Education in North Denmark
Like the rest of the World, Denmark needs skilled and educated people. Whether it’s a Higher Education, Diploma, Academic Education North Denmark region offers you a load of opportunities.
Besides taking a University degree or a higher education, you have many other opportunities. For example, you also have the possibility to do a vocational education, which is another way into the Danish Labour market. Here you switch between working at your apprenticeship and going to school during your education. But in order to get a vocational education you must have an apprenticeship beforehand or take a basic course at the institution. How many weeks the course will take depends on your former education, employment and age. You can find more information on the official website for Ministry for Children and Education: https://eng.uvm.dk/
If you are 25 years of age or more, you have the possibility to do your vocational education differently than the people under that age. The education is in Danish called Voksenlærling and adult apprentice in English. How you can do your education, yet again, all depends on your previous jobs, education, etc. (More information about this education can be seen at the bottom of this page).
For further information about each of the educational institutions simply click at button below each logo and you will get directed to their website.
Higher education in North Denmark
Vocational, skilled & continuing education in North Denmark
Social and health care education
Higher preparatory examination & adult education centers in North Denmark
Adult apprentice (Voksenlærling)
Who can become an adult apprentice?
You can become an adult apprentice / student if you are unskilled.
Or if you are skilled and have been unemployed for three months.
If you are a skilled worker and have an outdated education (an education that has not been used for five years).
What are the benefits of becoming an adult apprentice / student?
You get a good framework for your everyday life: When you are in adult education, you alternate between school and internship periods. This means that you are constantly given the opportunity to test your skills in practice. You will probably also experience the security of being able to make everyday life run around because you get an adult salary. That way, you can still make the economy stick together even if you are in education.
You get more job opportunities: Whether you are dreaming of new skills or a new job, a vocational education provides the necessary qualifications to fulfil the dream. It is never too late to get started. A vocational education can be your springboard to a new everyday life - if you are over 25.
You get more in salary: After graduating, you can get a salary increase, because you now have a paper on your skills - and yes, of course you also get paid when you are in education! (Note that some industries pay according to seniority.)
Please note, that mostly you have to find apprenticeship before you can start your education. Alternatively, you must attend basic course at the vocational school. The best way to start is by contacting your Union, Social benefit office or your social worker from your Municipality.
To look for an apprenticeship we suggest you look at the links below. You get directly navigated to the page for North Denmark (Nordjylland).
To find out more about adult apprentice education, take a look at the official website by clicking the button below.