Service to refugees at the Directorate of Labour
The Directorate of Labour's counsellors assist individuals who have been granted international protection in Iceland in seeking employment and attending Icelandic courses.
It is the social services of the municipality where the individual lives that send a request for the service of the Directorate of Labour. Individuals do not apply for the service themselves.
The case manager at the social services of the municipality fills out a reference form in consultation with the individual.
After the reference is received, the Directorate of Labour calls the person concerned for an interview.
Job search, courses and education
Advisers provide:
personalized advice,
assistance with attending courses,
social education,
assistance with the drawing up of a CV,
present the main tools for job search in Iceland,
contact the economic operators.
Túlkar
The service is provided by the Directorate of Labour. The department staff has a wide variety of language skills. Online interpreting services are also used when needed.
Coordinated reception of refugees
The Directorate of Labour is a participant in the project. The role of the Directorate is to provide support in the search for employment as well as to manage Icelandic education and community education for adult refugees.
Employers
Employers who wish to hire refugees can contact us at:
Service provider
Directorate of Labour