Unemployment
Unemployment is a difficult reality for many, often caused by economic downturns, industry shifts, personal circumstances, or global events. Regardless of the cause, it brings financial, emotional, and social stress.
At Welcome Hub Agder, we understand the challenges of job loss and the uncertainty that follows. Our goal is to offer comprehensive resources to help you navigate this time, providing valuable information and connecting you to available support systems you need to move forward, secure meaningful employment, and regain stability.
Here are some useful information and resources from one of our recent events in support of those who lost their jobs.
Finding Your Next Job
While losing a job can be challenging, it’s also an opportunity to explore new possibilities. With the right approach, you can turn this setback into a fresh start.
Read about key strategies for finding your next role, including job search techniques, networking tips, CV and interview preparation, and available support resources.
Benefits and Services from NAV
If you lose your job in Norway, you may be eligible for various benefits and support services from the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV).
Get insights into unemployment benefits, job search assistance, career counselling, retraining programmes, and the eligibility requirements that you need to meet in order to qualify for these benefits and services.
Free Professional Development Resources
If you've lost your job and are looking to get re-employed, the right professional development resources can make all the difference.
Below is a curated list of tools, courses, and services designed to help you enhance your skills, expand your network, and land that next job.
Many fields, short content pieces, including a pathway for job seekers
Mid-length content pieces, some from peer teachers and industry experts
Foundational skills in longer courses, some from universities
Large courses from universities
Microsoft developer and super user tools
IT, Project Management and more
Last modified 14 March 2025
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