Support if you have been let go from Northvolt
Have you been let go from Northvolt or its subcontractors? Then you have the possibility to receive targeted support from the Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen) to find a new job.
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Register as a jobseeker
The first thing you need to do is to register as a jobseeker with the Public Employment Service. Together, we will develop an action plan for your job search. It is important that you follow the action plan in order to receive compensation from the unemployment insurance fund (a-kassa).
When you register, enter Northvolt or a subcontractor as your most recent employer – this way, we can provide targeted support for your job search.
Do you need an interpreter at your first meeting with an employment officer? Mark that option when registering.
Register on your first day of unemployment
Extra support through an EGF project
If you have been let go from Northvolt or a subcontractor, then you are entitled to extra support. Among other things, you can receive help earlier than usual and receive tailored support in order to find a new job faster.
The support is provided by the Public Employment Service through the EGF Northvolt project, which is financed by the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF).
Contact us if you have been impacted but have not yet received information about the project:
Participate in a digital informational meeting
The Public Employment Service holds digital informational meetings about the project and support that can help you, for example education or targeted support. Take part of the information we send out and participate in relevant meetings.
Choose the meeting and date that suits you best.
Information about the project:
Wednesday 15 April 13.00 – information in English
Wednesday 29 april 13.00 – information in Swedish
Other information meetings:
Information about Utbildning Nord 27 april 13.00 – information in SwedishInvestment grant 30 March 13.00 – information in English
Education information 1 April 13.00 – information in Swedish
Support we offer participants in the project
Financial support for studies
As a participant in the EGF Northvolt project, you have the opportunity to study for one year with activity support (aktivitetsstöd), for example at a college, higher vocational education (yrkeshögskola), municipal adult education (komvux) facility, or folk high school (folkhögskola).
Apply for the study programme you want to attend and then contact us no later than two weeks before the course begins when you have been accepted.
Remember to plan your finances if the programme is longer than one year.
Information about different training pathways
Investment support
If you are starting your own business, you can apply for investment support for expenses for marketing, communication and equipment. This support is aimed at those who are interested in running their own company and establish themselves as business owners. Contact us if you want to know more.
Email for questions about investment support
Tips on available jobs
We will match you with employers, both through individual contacts and through larger recruitment meetings. You can receive job tip emails, but it is important for you to be active in your job search. You can find available jobs in the Job Bank (Platsbanken) (in Swedish) and elsewhere.
More forms of support when participating in the project
When you participate in the project, you may also be entitled to the support listed here. Contact your Public Employment Service office for a decision on participation.
Support you can receive as a participant in the project:
Academic Fast Track (korta vägen)
Compensation for travel costs (in Swedish)
Swedish for Immigrants – SFI (svenska för invandrare)
SFI is a study programme organised by the municipality in which you live. If you are receiving compensation from the unemployment insurance fund, you can usually continue to receive this compensation while studying. Contact your unemployment insurance fund to be certain. If you are not entitled to the unemployment insurance fund, then in some cases you can receive activity support via EGF Northvolt while studying.
Compensation when applying for a job in another country in Europe
If you are looking for a job in the EU, Norway, or Iceland, then among other things, you can apply for a contribution for interview-related travel and relocation support through the EURES Targeted Mobility Scheme (TMS) Sweden project. Be aware that if you are from a country outside of the EU, you must have lived in the EU country from which you are applying for an uninterrupted five-year period.
