Work and study in Luleå
The green transition not only opens doors for a sustainable industry and a better world. More residents of Luleå also create a demand for additional workforce in schools, healthcare, and transportation. The role of culture is crucial as well, to make the city not only ecologically sustainable but also creatively flourishing. Everyone is needed here.
We are aware that we need to change. The industry must become green, we are proud that it is happening up here in the north. But we also know that the transition needs more colors than green, so we also place great emphasis on creating the conditions for both culture and creative industries, because again – everyone is needed.
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Working in Sweden
Arbetsförmedlingen (AMS) is the Swedish Public Employment Service. Their main goal is to facilitate between jobseekers and employers. Arbetsförmedlingen is since 2010, in charge of integration initiatives for new people and it is their task to ensure that unemployment insurances are effectively and properly used.
Working in Sweden
External link. Luleå municipality (in Swedish) External link.
Where do I begin?
Here is some advice to get you started!
- Register at the Employment Office – Arbetsförmedlingen. This must be done at one of their offices.
- Read about being new in Sweden on the Arbetsförmedlingen website. External link.
- Look for jobs on Arbetsförmedlingen and Luleå Kommun websites (This section is in Swedish, so you may need help from a friend).
- Highlight your knowledge, experiences, and talents in a CV and personal letter.
- Use your social network to discover job opportunities and attend recruiting events.
- Use social media, preferably LinkedIn, to let people know you are looking for work.
- Take personal contact with potential employers of your interest. Being proactive in your job search is beneficial in Sweden.
- Want to start your own business? Arbetsförmedlingen can assist newcomers in this venture. (This page is in Swedish, but there are PDFs in several languages.) There is also local support from organizations such as Nyföretagarcentrum and Region Norrbotten.
Good to know
Finding a job without speaking Swedish is possible as many international companies use English as their language of work. If you are a specialist in your field, a company may be willing to hire you based on your skills. At the same time, knowing Swedish will significantly improve and broaden your employment prospects.
If you are an EU/EEA citizen, you have the opportunity to start learning Swedish while still in your home country through the Targeted Mobility Scheme (TMS). For more information, please contact our EURES adviser at this email address: northernsweden@arbetsformedlingen.se.
It’s estimated that more than half of all jobs in Sweden are filled in ways other than via advertisement. Don’t hesitate to contact employers, particularly smaller organizations, directly. Another option is the social networking site LinkedIn, where you can follow the companies that interest you and join groups relevant to your profession. The site is regularly used by recruiters, so put effort into your profile and keep it updated.
Luleå – the hub in the green transition
The world wants green carbon-neutral steel, sustainable graphite anodes for future car batteries, and smart minerals for future technological development. In the Luleå Industrial Park, the industries of the future are emerging. Luleå municipality owns and develops the Luleå Industrial Park in close collaboration with the business sector and the university. The first shovel has just hit the ground, and now you have the opportunity to be involved from the beginning – and all the way into the future.
Adult Education Programs
Vuxenutbildning offers a wide range of courses at both basic and high school levels. Here, you can pursue vocational training or individual courses to supplement a degree or qualify for higher education. You also have the opportunity to take vocational college programs in HVAC, restaurant management, building construction, healthcare, driving theory, become a teaching assistant, or bus driver – or simply get assistance in reaching your specific goals.
Adult education also provides courses for those who want to learn Swedish or have Swedish as a second language (SFI).
Sunderby folkhögskola
In the urban village of Sunderbyn lies Sunderby Folkhögskola. The school offers education and courses in high school subjects, art, game development, dogs, occupational health, and more. Sixty years ago, in 1963, an art school was founded as part of the activities. The art school provides participants with the opportunity to find their own creative expression and artistic creation.
During the first year of the art school, participants work through all the different workshops. The goal is to gain enough basic knowledge to apply for the second year, where participants choose which workshops to specialize in.
The vision of the art school is to develop the art scene in Norrbotten and create innovative and knowledgeable actors within artistic and creative industries.
Luleå University of Technology
The university on Porsön in Luleå, Luleå University of Technology (LTU), with its 17,000 students and 1,800 employees, is a university in constant development with world-leading expertise in several research areas. Notably, in the green transition, where significant investments are currently being made in Norrbotten and Västerbotten.
LTU plays a crucial role with its research and its role as an accelerator for competence supply in the north. The university is actually the northernmost university in Sweden, just to mention one thing! At LTU, research is conducted that genuinely changes the world – and there are educational programs that match the needs demanded by the industry, ultimately leading to jobs.
As a student at Luleå University of Technology, you are where it's happening, placing yourself right in the center of the green transition. Here, you are provided with every opportunity to contribute to a better future for the planet, in real-time. Sustainability programs at LTU are developed in collaboration with many of the companies at the forefront of the green transition, and here in Luleå, we are all proud to be part of that journey.
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