Kvalifiseringsprogrammet - en vei ut av fattigdom

Additional, the following applies:

• The programme must be full time.
• You will receive pay and ordinary holidays.
• You are entitled to a child supplement if you have children and may be entitled to bostøtte ("Housing benefits") if you own your own home. 

Who can participate in a Qualification Programme?

The Qualification Programme is a new opportunity for people who:

• want a job or to get involved in activities, and who want to use their abilities and resources on something useful and meaningful
• have lived on social assistance for a long time or are at risk of ending up in this situation
• have taken part in various assistance programmes before without this resulting in a job or assessment
• know what would improve their lives, but are unsure about how to go about doing this
• are interested in a predictable financial situation with a set wage (qualification benefits) equivalent to twice the National Insurance basic amount (2G), plus housing benefits and child supplements. 

What does the programme include?

Your Qualification Programme will be based on what you are able and want to do. You will plan your programme together with an advisor from your NAV office. It will primarily include:

• work-oriented activities
•  training activities
• close individual follow-up and guidance

If you need medical or other treatment, or guidance in areas of your life other than work, this can be included in your programme. Examples of this include financial advice or advice about your living situation, leisure time, sleeping problems, diet and physical exercise.

You will be responsible for following your plan together with your advisor from the NAV office. 

What are qualification benefits?

Participation in the qualification programme entitles you to qualification benefits:

• The benefit is equal to 2G
• People under 25 years old receive 2/3 of the full benefit.
• You may be entitled to a child supplement for 22 days a month
• The benefit is taxed

The Qualification Programme can be provided for a period of up to one year. This can be extended by one year following a new assessment or longer if necessary.

Do you think the Qualification Programme might work for you? Contact your local NAV office.

Most of the main information about your entitlements and duties is available here in English. There are also links to other more detailed information; however, some of this information is only available in Norwegian.