Jobcentre closes
The Hafnarfjörður Employment Centre closed at the turn of the year. The Employment Centre began its operations in 2010 and over these years has provided job placement, advice and other services to jobseekers in Hafnarfjörður. Changed conditions in the labour market have reduced the need.
The Hafnarfjörður Employment Centre closed around the turn of the year.
The Employment Centre began its operations in the spring of 2010 with an agreement between
Hafnarfjörður Municipality and the Employment Authority. The Centre
has provided job placement, advice and other services to jobseekers in
Hafnarfjörður. The Employment Centre was established in response to the tightening of
labour market and the consequences of the economic crisis. There have been changes in this respect
the last few quarters and unemployment has decreased significantly. The employment centre
played a significant role at this time and was crucial in the service of
jobseekers. In addition, the Employment Centre has been a vital link in
The Family Service project continues.
Continued good cooperation
There has been a good collaboration between the City of Hafnarfjörður and
The Labour Office will continue to operate, despite the fact that the Employment Service has
have been closed. Work is underway to develop an ongoing collaboration where staff from
The Employment Service has regular meetings in the municipality and meets regularly.
with advisers from the Family Service.