– In order for Ukrainians and other people coming to Norway to quickly find a job and be able to support themselves, it is extremely important that they learn the language. A new digital training offer will make it easier to obtain education that can be combined with work, says Tonje Brenna, Minister of Employment and Social Inclusion.

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Norwegian language course

The national digital education offer will contribute to increasing the opportunities and flexibility of Norwegian education for displaced persons from Ukraine, as well as for other groups entitled to Norwegian education under integration act.

Knowing the language helps you get a job

– Not knowing the Norwegian language is a thing the biggest an obstacle to getting a job. I now hope that many municipalities will accept the offer of digital training. This will make it easier to get lessons Norwegian in the evenings and weekends in connection with work, says the Minister of Employment and Social Inclusion

Municipalities will be able to supplement their own training offer, and digital training will also be available if the municipality does not have sufficient capabilities.

HK-dir in cooperation with IMDi is responsible for digital education in Norway.

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