For those of you who will be following up on a course participant

Førstereis is a work experience and clarification course that NAV can use both as work training, as preparation for maritime education and as a measure between other internships.

Information for NAV supervisors

NAV supervisors report that the stay provides increased self-esteem, coping skills and good routines among the participants, and that it is a useful clarification towards the seafaring profession.

Students with a NAV agreement gain work experience through a structured workday, and a work experience agreement can be created so that they receive unemployment benefits during their stay. If necessary, Førstereis can also be used as a transitional phase after completing the course, while the participant waits for further internship or job.

Practical information for NAV

Location: Akershusstranda 11, 0150 Oslo, on board SS Vega and SV Legend.
Target group: Youth and young adults, approximately 16–25 years old, in need of job training, structure and clarification.
Working hours: Approximately 7.5 hour workdays, Monday–Friday.
Scheme: Can be combined with unemployment benefits / NAV benefits through a work experience agreement.
Follow-up: Close follow-up by a skilled project manager, experienced light sailors and former Windjammers.
Documentation: Participants receive a certificate and approved seagoing service after completing their stay.

NAV supervisors describe the collaboration as flexible and well-organized, with a high degree of individual follow-up and great joy over the participants' development.