Support and programmes A-Z

If you are registered as a jobseeker or have special needs, you may be able to receive extra support from Arbetsförmedlingen. You can find information about our various forms of support and programmes here.

When can I receive support or take part in a programme?

We offer several forms of support and programmes for people who are looking for work and who are registered with the Public Employment Service. After an individual assessment, we will make a decision on whether you are entitled to support or can participate in a programme, based on your particular needs.

See all support and programmes A-Z

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Academic fast track

The Academic Fast Track is a preparatory training programme for academics that leads to work or to continued studies.

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Career guidance

At the career guidance service, you can get help from a study and career guidance worker to help you get started on the job market. The service is provided by our suppliers.

Contract education for degree-holders

Those who have taken academic examinations can complement these with courses in our procured training programmes, to make it easier to get work in your occupation or increase your chances of passing the theory test in a regulated profession.

Contribution for assistive devices

You can get a contribution for aids and facilities so that you can do your job. Your employer can also receive a contribution for aids and facilities or adaptation of your workplace.

Contribution for personal assistance

You can get support and help from a person at your workplace if you have reduced working capacity due to a disability. Your employer will then receive a grant to allocate staff for this.

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Enterprise start-up support

If you are a job seeker and are well placed to run a business, you can in some cases get support and help when you start up your own business. At the start of the business, you receive a contribution in the form of activity support.

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Individual educational support during labour market training

You can get pedagogical support, as well as related aids and facilities, when you participate in some of our training and education programmes.

Introduction programme

A programme with activities, training and education for some newly-arrived immigrants so they can learn Swedish as quickly as possible, find a job and provide for themselves.

Introductory job

When you need help getting into the labour market. You can combine the introductory job with studies, which improves your own skills and meets employers' needs.

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Job and development guarantee

A programme for those who have been unemployed for a long time and need help to return to working life.

Job guarantee for young people

A programme for those under the age of 25, offering, for example, support with job-seeking, an internship, or study and career guidance.

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Labour market entry agreement

If you have been unemployed for an extended period or if you belong to a certain category of newcomer, you can get an labour market entry agreement (etableringsjobb) to make it easier to become established on the labour market.

Labour market policy projects

There may be labour market policy projects in your area that we run together with others. If there is an appropriate project in your area, you may be invited to participate.

Labour market training

Labour market training makes you more attractive on the relevant labour market. The training is often tailor made together with a specific employer and often leads directly to a job.

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New start job

If you have been unemployed for a long time or been away from working life, because of illness for example, a new start job gives you a chance to start again.

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Occupational introduction for people with visual impairment

If you have a visual impairment, a modification to suit your needs and conditions may be a path into the labour market.

Occupational Swedish

If you need to improve your knowledge of the Swedish language and have a clear occupational focus, you may be entitled to Swedish teaching that is adapted to your occupation.

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Placement efforts

Placement service interventions are a programme for those who need support in finding a job or starting studies. A supervisor from one of our suppliers will be your support.

Prepare and match

Prepare and match is a service for those who need extra support when applying for jobs. You pick a provider yourself and get a supervisor to help you on your journey to a job or education.

Public sheltered employment

A specially adapted job for those who have a disability.

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Reinforced on-the-job training

Do you need to try out a job in order to find out what kind of work is right for you? With enhanced job training, you can have a job placement with supervised involvement in work.

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Samhall

With a job at Samhall, you have the opportunity to develop your ability to work and your professional skills. You have support and supervision while there.

Steps to work

For those who need help preparing, developing and equipping themselves for work or study or who need help finding a job.

Study motivation class at folk high school

Try studying, discover your own driving forces and find your way forward to study or work. With activities for finding motivation, training in study techniques and with the focus on the core subjects, you will be better equipped to continue studying. This will improve your chances of getting a job

Support person SIUS

If you have a disability, you can get support and help when you are looking for a job or when you are new to a workplace. A support person will help you train for tasks and other things that are needed for you to get a job.

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Validation

Validation means that you have your competence and knowledge assessed. This applies to the knowledge you have acquired through studies, at work and in everyday life.

Vocational introduction for users of sign language

For users of sign language who need help to get work, start their own business or start studies.

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Wage subsidy

If you have reduced working capacity due to a disability, you can get a job that is tailored to your circumstances. At the same time, your employer can receive financial support for your wages.

Work experience placement

Do you need to gain work experience to increase your chances of getting a job? Then a work experience placement could be right for you. Experience in a workplace can also be a useful option if you are preparing to start your own business.

Work-integrated training places

Support for those who have been outside the labour market for a long time, are uncertain about their work capacity and what jobs might suit them.

Work training

Do you need to try to work to be able to start or return to work? If so, work training may be right for you. Work training involves supervised participation in the activities at a workplace.