A recent report on the introduction programme for immigrants (Fafo report 2024:14) shows that there is too little individual customisation of the programme content, and that there is a lack of focus on employment, particularly for participants with temporary collective protection. It also points out that employment-focused measures, such as regular work, are effective within the introduction scheme, especially for women.
In the project "Mentor as a Catalyst for Onboarding in Healthcare," the following questions will be examined: How can a mentor system contribute to qualifying participants, both in terms of Norwegian language training and work capability, for further education and work?
The following sub-questions will also be addressed:
- How do the participants experience the use of a mentor in the practical training scheme?
- How do the mentors perceive their role?
- What factors make a mentor system effective, and what might hinder its effectiveness?
The project owner is Arendal NAV, and NORCE contributes to development and evaluation in the project. The project is funded through IMDi's Grants for the Development of Qualification and Integration Measures (TUKI funds).
