Here you’ll find news and updates about Welcome Hub Haugalandet, our activities, and life in the region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Representatives from across Europe met in Bologna on 28-30 October to share experiences on how regions can attract, include and retain international talent. The gathering in Italy provides new inspiration for the work of strengthening Haugalandet as an attractive region to live and work in – and a place where people want to stay.
On Thursday 21 August, Haugaland Vekst and Haugesund Municipality hosted a Welcome Mingel – a social afternoon with a city walk, raffles and new acquaintances. More than 80 people signed up, including fresh students, graduates, newcomers and permanent residents.