Over half of the students starting high school this year in Norway have opted for vocational education, marking a record high for the fourth consecutive year.
This year, over half (52 percent) of the students embarking on their high school journey in Norway have chosen vocational education, according to a press release from the Ministry of Education. This figure represents an increase of one percentage point from last year, making it a record-high percentage for vocational programs. The surge is particularly significant in the fields of technology, industry, health, and childhood education, highlighting the pressing demand for skilled labor in these sectors.
