Trainee Sør is a regional traineeprogram in southern Norway. The purpose is to strengthen the regions competitiveness nationally and internationally. Trainee Sør recruit the most ambitious and competent master-candidates, and create a unique start to their career. Businesses in southern Norway get access to highly qualified candidates who provide valuable knowledge and new ideas to their business. The program gives the trainees professional and personal development throughout varied work experience and support from both the public and private industry. Trainee Sør is a successful collaboration between public sector, private companies and academia. Trainee Sør was established in 2004 between Agder Energi, Sørlandets Kompetansefond, Kristiansand Municipality and the University of Agder. Today Trainee Sør includes more then 35 leading businesses in Southern Norway. Les mer: http://traineesor.no/ Since the start in 2004, over 150 trainees have completed the program. After completing the program, 90% have been offered work in the region.