About us
Fjölsmiðjan plays an important role when there is a need for social resources for teenagers. It is based on good co-operation with the business community, the social services of the municipalities, the Directorate of Labor, the upper secondary schools, the Ministry of Education and Culture and other parties working on young people’s issues.
What we do
Fjölsmiðjan is a non-profit organization with the aim of running a vocational training, production and training center for young people aged 16-24. Likewise, people aged 25 and over have access to Fjölsmiðjan if they have a special need in that field.
Fjölsmiðjan started its operations in 2001 and was the founding members of the Icelandic Red Cross, the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Directorate of Labor and the municipalities in the capital area. Fjölsmiðjan’s model is based in Denmark, where „Produktionsskoler“ has been run for years.
Fjölsmiðjan strives to be in good contact with the labor market and social resources and to be a visible option when it comes to choosing paths in life. Fjölsmiðjan emphasizes that those students who have worked at Fjölsmiðjan leave there as stronger individuals, socially, academically and more qualified for the labor market.
Fjölsmiðjan meets students on their own terms and strives to fulfill their needs and wishes as they experience the job.
Our main goal is to strengthen social skills and strengthen individuals in personal growth, as well as to prepare them for increased schooling and participation in the general labor market.
What we do
Fjölsmiðjan is a recognized further education provider according to Menntamálastofnun. Which means that our students have the opportunity to take credits in certain subjects here at Fjölsmiðjan. We operate 6 departments in Fjölsmiðjan for the purpose of promoting student activity and education.
You can make an appointment to get to know Fjölsmiðjan’s operations. But in order to get into Fjölsmiðjan, you have to apply for such, e.g. through the social services of the municipalities, (e.g. a service center in the neighborhood), VMST (Vinnumálastofnun) or VIRK. All students who apply through the social services of the municipalities have the opportunity for training grants for jobs at Fjölsmiðjan.
We apply for projects e.g. to the business community and institutions.
Next steps
CONTACT
Director of Fjölsmiðjan
Sturlaugur Sturlaugsson
sturlaugur@fjolsmidjan.is
Phone 5444080 or 8960162.
Career counselor, deputy director
Heiða K. Harðardóttir
heida@fjolsmidjan.is
Phone 5444080.
Next steps
CONTACT
Director of Fjölsmiðjan
Sturlaugur Sturlaugsson
Sturlaugur@fjolsmidjan.is
Phone 5444080 or 8960162.
Study and career counselor, deputy director
Heiða K. Harðardóttir
Heida@fjolsmidjan.is
Phone 5444080.