Jobbsjansen – for immigrant women

Are you an immigrant woman between the ages of 18 and 55 who needs qualification for work or education? Then Jobbsjansen might be just right for you!

What you get as a participant

An individually program based on your needs and strengths. The program may include the following:

  • A personal advisor who supports you
  • Help with CV, job applications, and interview training
  • Assistance in applying for jobs, work practice, language practice, or education
  • Lessons about Norwegian society and working life
  • A social network and the opportunity to make new friends in a similar situation
  • Close cooperation with various support services in the district
  • Taxable motivational allowance of NOK 10,846 (equivalent to the basic amount in the National Insurance Scheme)
  • Follow-up for up to 1 year after completing the program

Who can apply?

  • Immigrant women between 18 and 55 years old who need training for work or education.
  • You have a residence permit
  • You can join a full-time daytime program (up to 37.5 hours per week)
  • You get social assistance, transitional benefits or you are financially supported by family members.
  • You have little work experience
  • You finished the introduction program at least two years ago

Do you want to join?

If you want to join Jobbsjansen, contact the project leader in your district.
Please note that not all districts offer this program.

About the project

The project is funded by IMDi(The Directorate of Integration and Diversity) and run by nine districts in Oslo Municipality.

  • Jobbsjansen is a full-time qualification program for immigrant women
  • Jobbsjansen recognizes the women’s strengths and skills to help match them with the right job
  • Jobbsjansen offers personalized and close follow-up for both employee and employer

Read more about Jobbsjansen (in norwegian).

Are you an employer and want to collaborate with Jobbsjansen?

By working with Jobbsjansen, employers can help create diverse and inclusive workplaces, which can lead to more creativity and innovation.

Jobbsjansen has very strong results. Nationally, about 75% of participants got a job or started education between 2021 and 2024. Are you an employer or a volunteer organization looking to recruit, offer work training, or collaborate in other ways? Get in touch with the Jobbsjansen project leaders for an informal chat!

Project leaders in Jobbsjansen