Bydel Alna

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Looking for a job, a Norwegian language course or a qualifying programme?
Bydel Alna has a resource centre for work and integration - Ressurssenter for Arbeid og Integrering (RAI). To be referred to RAI, get in touch with the Social services.
The social services in bydel Alna are in

Trygve Lies plass 1 (Furuset senter, entrance C)
Postal address: Postboks 37 Furuset, 1001 Oslo
Telephone 02 180

The employment office for bydel Alna is Aetat Oslo Nord

Introductory programme for refugees
The Introductory programme is open to refugees who have lived 2 years or less in Norway. The aim of the programme is to qualify participants for a job or further education. Newly arrived refugees who settle in bydel Alna will have a contact person and follow-up on health and psycho-social issues, family, housing, job placement and langauge training.

The Introductory programme coordinates other public offices and actors that are involved according to the individual refugee's plan of action.

Contact address:
Introduksjonsprogram v/RAI
Trygve Lies plass 1
Tel. 23 47 95 10, mobile phone: 918 11 198
Contact person: Nader Etemadi
E-mail: nader.etemadi@bal.oslo.kommune.no

Read more about the Introductory programme in Oslo here >>>

Qualification programmes in bydel Alna:

Skoleverkstedet (language workshop)
This is a full-day qualification programme with Norwegian language training combined with canteen and kitchen work.
Contact person: Kari-Ann Bourne

Address: Skoleverkstedet, Gransdalen 29
Telephone 22 80 45 23

Tekstilverkstedet (Textile workshop)
Tekstilverkstedet offers Norwegian language training (spoken Norwegian) in combination with textile handicraft. Two different courses are offered: A one-day course in sewing where you may keep and use the finished products, and a 4-day course where the finished products are for sale.

Address: Tekstilverkstedet, Gransdalen 29
Contact person: Merete Vikholt
Telephone 22 80 45 25

Each course lasts for 10 months. If you want to follow a course, apply before 1 May.

Do you have small children and need to learn Norwegian?
Norwegian classes in bydel Alna are offered by Oslo Voksenopplæring Smedstua.

Language classes for women are held in Furuset Church 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Course provider is AOF Oslo. Child-care services are available in Regnbuen barnehage during course hours. Contact Oslo VO Service Centre to register.

Address:
Ulsholtsveien 37
Telephone 22 32 86 07

Minority advisors
If you know little Norwegian and would like some help in finding your way in Norwegian society, bydel Alna has minority advisors (minoritetsrådgivere) who can assist you. A minority advisor is a resource person with an immigrant background who knows the Norwegian society, with the added experience of being part of a minority.
If you need assistance or want to be a minority advisor yourself, you can call Kari-Ann Bourne on tel. 23 47 91 82. You can also use e-mail: kari-ann.bourne@bal.oslo.kommune.no

General info
Looking for a job, finding a job
NAV (employment agency)
Bydel Alna on Oslo kommune's website

Word list
Bydel = urban dis trict (an administrative division of Oslo kommune)
Kommune = municipality
Oslo VO = Oslo Adult Education
Qualification programme (kvalifiseringsprogram) = Norwegian language course combined with vocational training in a work-place

Last modified 31/01/2007