Agder:

A region for the future

Both Arendal and Agder can boast of a proud and industrial history. We excel both nationally and internationally in innovation, maintain a strong focus on sustainable change and have good access to green and environmentally friendly energy.

We have good opportunities for research and development and an infrastructure that has developed significantly in recent years. Our proximity to the rest of Europe also creates the right type of conditions for our industries.

The most important resource in any industry is its people and in Agder we have a good education system and also experts in their own fields.

We spoke to some of these young and competent people about their thoughts on choosing Agder as their place of residence, the labour market, jobs of the future and what they think are the main benefits of being a part of Norway.

Here’s what they have to say:

Moving in. Moving out. Relocating.

Is it possible to find a good balance between family, leisure, ambitions and a career in Agder? Christian Kallevig Arnesen thinks so. He moved to Arendal with his wife and two children after building a name for himself in finance and administration in Oslo.

Why Agder?

Dr. Alireza Borhani and Parvaneh Sharshar could have had their pick of jobs anywhere around the world. Nevertheless, they chose to settle in Agder rather than in big cities in Asia, Europe or the US.

The green transition

Karen Landmark knew from very early on what she wanted to work with, and pursued the relevant education in order to get a position at GRID-Arendal, a non-profit environmental communications centre and a UNEP Partner. Today, she is the Managing Director at GRID- Arendal. She has earlier worked in Greenstat’s with their efforts to introduce new forms of energy into society and helping with the transition to a new green economy.