Labor market training

Are you in need of a job? Then labor market training might be for you. If you are unemployed and registered with the Public Employment Service, this type of training can strengthen your skills and help you get a foot in the door. Vocational courses provide you with plenty of work experience in companies – giving you both contacts and practical job experience.

What is labor market training?

A labor market training is for anyone who has been unemployed for a while and wants to broaden their field of expertise. A short training course will help you gain new skills that can get you a job. These courses target occupations that have a shortage of skilled workers. This will increase your chances of finding a job after graduation.

There are plenty of training courses in various fields, such as construction, catering, engineering and automotive. Depending on the course you choose, you can study from a few weeks up to six months. Studies and traineeships are full-time during this period.

An education with a focus on practice

When you’re in vocational education and training, you get plenty of practice. Workplace learning (APL), as it is also called, is included in all programs, regardless of which direction you choose. The traineeship is an excellent opportunity for you to gain practical experience in the new professional role you are studying for.

During the traineeship, you will also have the chance to make important contacts with employers. This will make it easier for you to get your foot in the door.

Who can attend a labor market training course?

Anyone who is unemployed and registered with the Public Employment Service is welcome to apply for labor market training. Age and gender do not matter; the courses are open to all.

Applicants must meet one of the following three requirements:

Who can attend a labor market training course?

Anyone who is unemployed and registered with the Public Employment Service is welcome to apply for labor market training. Age and gender do not matter; the courses are open to all.

Applicants must meet one of the following three requirements:

The training is of course free of charge for all participants. While you are studying, you are also entitled to activity support. This way you have an income during your studies. You apply for your benefit to the Swedish Social Insurance Agency.

If you are interested in vocational training with a traineeship, you should contact the Public Employment Service. They are the ones who decide whether you are eligible for training. What is taken into account is, among other things, your previous education and experience and your current ability to get a job.

Admission and application

Are you unemployed and want to apply for training in a shortage occupation where staff are needed? Then you should contact the Public Employment Service. They assess whether training can increase your chances of getting a job.

Start by looking for a labor market training course that interests you. You can find the courses in the Swedish Public Employment Service’s digital service “Hitta arbetsmarknadsutbildningar”. You then contact the Public Employment Service to present your proposal. They will then assess whether or not you should be accepted as a student and admitted.

You can study a labor market training course in a variety of locations around the country. Courses are available in Stockholm, Malmö, Gothenburg, Skövde and Kalmar. You can contact the Swedish Public Employment Service to find out about your study opportunities wherever you live in the country.

There is also an opportunity to go on a study visit to find out if a particular course or profession is right for you. This will give you an idea of how your studies or work are carried out. To book a study visit with us at Jobfind, please click here!