The Training Office for Civil Engineering and Mining in Sør-Trøndelag (OKAB) is an institution that works to promote vocational training in the civil engineering and mining trades. The office offers assistance to people who want to become apprentices in these trades, and focuses on educating qualified professionals who are needed for the Norwegian labor market. Through cooperation with member companies, OKAB administers vocational training and provides support to both apprentices and apprenticeship companies.
OKAB has regional training offices that function as resources for apprentices and companies. The institution emphasizes responsibility and belief in the potential of apprentices, and works to simplify the process for companies that want to accept apprentices. This contributes to a more efficient and structured approach to vocational training in the region.