Mingel
Took the study break at Mingel
Pizza, new connections and psychological safety were on the menu when Helse Fonna hosted Mingel at Vinbaren in Haugesund.
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More than 1,000 people have joined Mingel – now Welcome Hub is ready for the next step
Since Welcome Hub Haugalandet was established in January, 1,075 people have taken part in 46 Mingel events. On Wednesday, the partners reviewed the first eight months – and discussed how the initiative should develop further.
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From a hotel job to an engineering role
Language, networks and persistence were key themes when professionals and international newcomers shared experiences from working life in Haugalandet during Mingel x Mangfoldsfest on Wednesday June 10.
Talent recruitment
International job fair in the Netherlands: Many look to Norway
This weekend, Haugaland Vekst participated in Emigration Expo in Utrecht – Europe’s largest fair for working and living abroad. This year’s participation confirms the strong interest in south-west Norway, and that Haugalandet has much to offer those seeking a new life in Norway.
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Opened the doors for the first Mingel in Tysvær
On Thursday, March 5, Tysvær municipality hosted their very first Mingel – at the new Frakkagjerd Secondary School. The evening brought together both new and familiar faces for pizza, presentations and playful competitions in the school’s impressive facilities.
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Single Mingel hit the mark: – We had to close the registration
When Haugaland Vekst invited to Single Mingel in connection with Valentine’s Day, the response was so great that the event had to be moved and registration closed. – Whether people find love, new friends or just have a nice evening, we have succeeded, says Veslemøy Heggen at Haugaland Vekst.
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A great start for Coffee Mingel
Welcome Hub Haugalandet hosted the very first Coffee Mingel at Haugesund Public Library this Tuesday, bringing together newcomers and locals for an informal and welcoming meet-up.
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Successful launch of Welcome Hub Haugalandet
On Tuesday 13 January, Welcome Hub Haugalandet was officially launched at Haugesund Public Library. As many as 115 participants from the business community, public sector, organisations and local communities gathered to mark the start of a new regional initiative to better welcome new residents – and ensure more people want to stay in Haugalandet.
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Welcome Hub Haugalandet receives NOK 1.4 million in grant funding
On Wednesday 10 December, Sparebankstiftelsen SR-Bank awarded a NOK 1,400,000 grant to Haugaland Vekst – a significant boost for Welcome Hub Haugalandet and the work to strengthen inclusion and belonging in the region.
Talent recruitment
Towards a more attractive Norway
This week, representatives from business, academia and the public sector gathered in Oslo to discuss how Norway can strengthen its position in the global competition for talent. The discussions first took place at the conference “Are we losing the battle for the best minds?”, organised by NHO, Abelia and the Oslo region, and continued at the meeting of the national Talent Attraction and Retention Network of Norway.