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Digital tools supporting Job Brokers

Key Insights

Jobmatchad

Jobmatchad-platform, that transforms how we teach and learn in the workplace by turning educational content into engaging digital experiences. They use films to deliver diploma courses, stream lectures, and create custom videos tailored to the needs of businesses and organizations. This platform also features bespoke learning portals that are easy to navigate, making it straightforward for users to engage with courses and materials at their own pace. Everything, offered at Jobmatchad is online, utilizing the latest technology to ensure a high-quality learning experience that's not just effective but truly inspiring.

Presentations

Digital tools helping job brokers match needs:
https://jobbmatchad.se/utbildning/ 

Practical Tools and Methods

Career Support for Academically Educated Immigrants: CV and Cover Letter Workshops

Tailored workshops are offered to assist participants in creating professional CVs and cover letters that meet local standards and effectively highlight their qualifications. These sessions are particularly beneficial for internationally educated professionals seeking employment in Sweden, providing hands-on guidance from career advisors and peer feedback in a collaborative setting. Participants leave with polished application materials and greater confidence in their job search capabilities. 

Language Integration and Employment Readiness: Swedish Language Training

Recognizing the importance of language proficiency for integration and employment, the program provides comprehensive Swedish language courses. These courses are aligned with participants’ professional backgrounds and job market needs. Instructors use practical, workplace-related language modules, helping learners improve both general communication and industry-specific vocabulary. Language training is complemented by cultural orientation to enhance social inclusion. 

Career Coaching for Labor Market Navigation

Participants benefit from one-on-one career coaching designed to help them understand the Swedish labor market, identify transferable skills, and develop realistic career pathways. Coaches offer individualized support in setting career goals, analyzing job trends, and exploring upskilling options. Special emphasis is placed on helping newcomers align their prior education and experience with opportunities in the Swedish job market. 

Modular Training for Personalized Employment Pathways

A modular training approach is employed, offering a flexible and personalized learning experience. This includes career guidance sessions, academic counseling, and job-specific skills training tailored to individual career aspirations. The program adapts to the diverse educational backgrounds of participants, particularly those with higher education qualifications, ensuring relevance and immediate applicability in the job search process. 

Digital Platforms and Job Matching: Use of Jobmatchad

To enhance employability, the program leverages digital tools such as Jobmatchad, an online platform that supports personalized job matching and learning. Participants can access digital courses that improve their professional and soft skills, practice mock interviews, and receive automated job suggestions based on their profile. The platform integrates multimedia content to cater to different learning styles and maximize engagement. 

Internship Placements Aligned with Academic Backgrounds

The program offers structured internships in collaboration with companies and organizations, ensuring placements are aligned with participants’ academic qualifications and career interests. These internships provide valuable Swedish work experience, help bridge the gap between education and employment, and often lead to long-term job offers. Mentors from host organizations provide on-the-job guidance and feedback throughout the process.

Health Promotion and Social Integration Activities

In parallel with career services, the program includes health promotion sessions and social activities aimed at fostering well-being and inclusion. Activities such as group exercise, cultural outings, and mental health workshops help participants build social networks, reduce stress, and stay motivated during their job search journey. These efforts contribute to a holistic integration experience.

Employer Engagement: Networking and Speed Interview Events

To strengthen employer connections, the program organizes networking events, company visits, and speed interviews where participants meet potential employers face-to-face. These events provide job seekers with insight into employer expectations, company culture, and current vacancies. Employers benefit from access to a diverse talent pool, while participants gain valuable experience in presenting themselves professionally.

User-Friendly Learning Portals for Continuous Development

A central feature of the program is its user-friendly learning portal, which serves as a hub for all educational and employment resources. The portal provides access to training materials, videos, job listings, and self-assessment tools. Designed with simplicity and accessibility in mind, it enables continuous learning and development at participants’ own pace, supporting long-term career growth. 

Additional Resources

New report: The jobs that break unemployment in particularly vulnerable areas (May 2024)
https://www.almega.se/2024/05/ny-rapport-jobben-som-bryter-arbetslosheten-i-sarskilt-utsatta-omraden/

New report: The jobs that break unemployment in particularly vulnerable areas
https://www.almega.se/2024/05/ny-rapport-jobben-som-bryter-arbetslosheten-i-sarskilt-utsatta-omraden/

Asylum seekers in the EU labour market: the example of Sweden (Case study)
https://www.ecre.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Working-Paper-02.pdf

New report on the situation of Ukrainians in Sweden
https://www.government.se/press-releases/2024/07/new-report-on-the-situation-of-ukrainians-in-sweden/

Governance of migrant integration in Sweden
https://migrant-integration.ec.europa.eu/country-governance/governance/sweden_en#integration-programme

Integration Policies, Practices and Experiences, Sweden Country Report (2020)
https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1454674/FULLTEXT01.pdf

Report on the refugee employment programs:
The IFAU (Institute for Labour Market and Education Policy Evaluation) in Sweden has conducted several studies and produced reports on the labor market integration of
refugees. They present evidence on the positive effects of integration programs, such as the “Välkommen till Framtiden” program, which combines language training, work
practice, and job search assistance. Labor market integration of low-educated refugees RCT evidence from an ambitious integration program in Sweden:

https://www.ifau.se/globalassets/pdf/se/2020/wp-2020-21-labor-market-integration-of-low-educated-refugees.pdf

Long-run integration of refugees: RCT evidence from a Swedish early intervention program:

https://www.ifau.se/globalassets/pdf/se/2023/wp-2023-23-long-run-integration-of-refugees_rct-evidence-from-a-swedish-early-intervention-program.pdf

Case Studies on refugee employment programs
The integration program “Välkommen till Framtiden” offers a case study on the structured integration process for refugees in Sweden, showcasing the program’s design and the positive outcomes in terms of employment and language skills development among participants

https://www.ifau.se/globalassets/pdf/se/2020/wp-2020-21-labor-market-integration-of-low-educated-refugees.pdf

Integration guidelines for refugees
The report from IFAU also touches on the broader integration aspects, including the effectiveness of early and intensive intervention programs for newly arrived low-skilled refugees in Sweden

Labor market integration of low-educated refugees RCT evidence from an ambitious integration program in Sweden:

https://www.ifau.se/globalassets/pdf/se/2020/wp-2020-21-labor-market-integration-of-low-educated-refugees.pdf