Guidance & counselling services for upper secondary school

Guidance & counselling services for upper secondary school - for the educational sector in Akershus county. The guideance & counselling service in Akershus county contains four different services and are located in three regional centers.

Educational and psychological services

(Norwegian: Pedagogisk – psykologisk tjeneste – PPT). The service supports upper secondary schools in delivery the best education for students, whilst focusing on giving advice to the schools on issues related to students with special needs. The service also advices the schools regarding school development and organizations and offers counselling to teachers and students.

Follow-up services

(Norwegian: Oppfølgingstjenesten - OT). The service supports and gives assistance to youth in their search and application for jobs. It also advises the youth in making the right educational choices in the Upper secondary school level. The service in addition acts as a coordinator with other institutions that these youths are in contact with.

Career services

(Norwegian: Karrieretjenesten). The career service gives support to career guidance in the lower and upper secondary schools. The services have special focus on transitions between the various within the school systems and into working life.

Adult education

(Voksenopplæringen). The adult education section gives information and advises adults of their rights and opportunities for education in the upper secondary school system. The service initiates classes for adults from the age of 25 years. This right applies to individuals who have not completed their upper secondary school education.