Launch of 'Jobba i Sverige' Tool Aims to Empower Foreign-Born Women in Employment
The 'Jobba i Sverige' tool aims to empower foreign-born women seeking employment in Sweden.
Key Points
- • The 'Jobba i Sverige' tool is launched to aid foreign-born women in employment.
- • It is available in Arabic, Somali, and Swedish, with a facilitator guide in Swedish.
- • The initiative promotes discussions on various life aspects and is supported by user feedback.
- • It reflects Sweden's commitment to gender equality and integration.
On June 3, 2025, Sweden unveiled a new dialogue tool, 'Jobba i Sverige', designed to assist foreign-born women in their employment journeys. This initiative, launched by a coalition of agencies including Arbetsförmedlingen, Försäkringskassan, Jämställdhetsmyndigheten, Migrationsverket, and Socialstyrelsen, aims to foster discussions about navigating the job market and other essential life aspects in Sweden, such as childcare, education, and gaining community support.
The tool is accessible in Arabic, Somali, and Swedish, with a facilitator guide available in Swedish. Users can access the tool digitally through the Arbetsförmedlingen website or request printed copies free of charge. User feedback has been instrumental in refining the tool; sessions conducted with participants from the Biblioteksvännerna association in Biskopsgården, Göteborg, illuminated its impact. Many users reported gaining clarity and direction in their job searches, with one facilitator noting that the tool acts as a “språngbräda till action,” or springboard to action, empowering women to pursue active roles in their lives.
This initiative embodies Sweden’s broader commitment to gender equality and the integration of foreign-born women into the labor market. The feedback received underlines the tool’s significance in facilitating essential conversations and supporting women in articulating their employment aspirations.