Work school

Applications will begin being accepted on the first day of summer, April 23rd.

The office of Vinnuskóli Hafnarfjörður is at Skólabraut 3. From May 20th, the office is open from 9 am to 3 pm Monday to Thursday and 9 am to 1 pm on Fridays. Staff can be reached by sending an email to vinnuskoli@hafnarfjordur.is.

Key projects

Through their work, the staff of the Work School beautify and improve the environment, whilst training in work practices that will serve them in the wider community in the future. For many young people, this is their first experience of paid employment, and it is important that it is a positive one, as a good first impression goes a long way.

Every effort is made to provide a variety of tasks and promote job satisfaction. The groups are spread out across various projects within the town, but care is taken to ensure they are not too far from their homes. A group leader is always with their group, and their role includes, amongst other things, teaching young people the correct techniques for the tasks being carried out at any given time.

Partners

Hafnarfjörður Vocational School offers various jobs. General vocational school groups in gardening are located throughout the town and are available to all students who are eligible for jobs with us.

The vocational school also collaborates with various companies and workplaces that help us provide young people with diverse experience in the labor market.

Those who are completing their studies in the 10th grade can apply for all the jobs we have to offer, while those who are completing their studies in the 9th grade can also apply for various jobs. Anyone who is completing their studies in the 8th grade only has the opportunity to work in general gardening groups.

It is important that students who wish to work with a partner have submitted their applications by May 11th, at which time the partner will receive an overview of those who wish to work at the relevant workplace. Each workplace is linked to age restrictions in our system, which means that students will only see the opportunities they can apply for.

The list below shows partners but is subject to change.

Education vinnuskólans

Financial education

This year, financial education will be held for all students at the Vocational School who work in general gardening groups. The goal is to promote increased financial literacy among young people through education where students are met on a peer basis.

Peer education

Every summer, peer educators visit all the general gardening groups operating at Hafnarfjörður Vocational School. The focus of the education varies between years, but it is always something that is needed in the community.

Children with allergies

Every year, young people with plant allergies come to work at the Vocational School. Within general groups, there are a variety of tasks, such as sweeping sidewalks, picking up trash, and general tidying that can be done instead of weeding and planting. Students who feel they need this option are encouraged to let us know in the comments column in the application process.