1. Challenges and solutions with the work of integration
“Regional and local measures to develop the potential of refugees”
Challenges and solutions with the work of integration
Jan Elftorp Director of Labourmarket and Adult Education City of Gothenburg

2. The Labourmarket and Adult Education Authority
students ( sfi, education for adults)/year
3 500 persons work ready, but depended on welfare system
About 140 employees at the authority (it will increase to more then 200)
13 providers (schools) for education
80 milj euro/year for education & labour market
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3. Number of asylum seekers
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4. Preconditions for work
Economic growth strong in Sweden
Create social sustainability
Political debate – two tracks: Training for work or unskilled work
Lack of skilled labour – mismatching
Large number of people far from labour market
High educational demands from the professional life - high thresholds
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5. The step by step job and education initiative – a supported career chain
Level of educational needs of Swedish
Real and meaningful jobs
Platform first job
Professional knowledge, branch
Point of guidance
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6. Contact: Jan Elftorp Labourmarket and adult education, City of Gothenburg