Upper secondary education increases your chances of finding a job
It might feel daunting to start studying if you haven't completed compulsory or upper secondary school. But having an education always pays off. Your chances of employment increase when you have completed an upper secondary education. A guidance counsellor can assist you in taking the next step.
Why is it important to have completed an upper secondary education?
- Upper secondary education is often a requirement for employment in Sweden.
- Individuals who haven't completed an upper secondary education are more frequently registered with Arbetsförmedlingen for longer periods, while those who have completed an upper secondary education get employed more quickly.
- Completing a vocationally oriented upper secondary education, can increase your chances of finding a job quickly.
Information from Arbetsförmedlingen’s Analytics Department.
Get started with your education
There are two different educational paths for those who want to complete primary or upper secondary school. You can study at Komvux in your municipality or at a Folkhögskola (folk high school).
Guidance counsellors are available to help you (subtitles in English)
There is support and guidance available for those considering completing primary or upper secondary school.
Tommie and Eveen succeeded in their education
Listen to Tommie and Eveen talk about their experience studying at Komvux and Folkhögskola (folk high school). The videos are in Swedish.
Tommie was tired of school and dropped out (subtitles in English)
Tommie is completing his primary and upper secondary education at a folk high school.
Eveen had no education and didn’t speak Swedish (subtitles in English)
Eveen learned to speak Swedish and completed her primary and upper secondary education through Komvux.