Refugees Fill Labor Gaps in Gävleborg's Care Sector
Refugees, like Amran Ali Abdullah, are crucial in mitigating labor shortages in Gävleborg's elderly care sector.
Key Points
- • Amran Ali Abdullah, a refugee, will start working in elderly care in Gävleborg.
- • Refugees have significantly impacted labor shortages in the region's care sector.
- • One in five care sector employees in Gävleborg is born outside the EU.
- • Cecilia Torstensson highlights the importance of refugee workers in filling critical job vacancies.
In a significant development for Gävleborg’s labor market, refugees have been found to play an essential role in addressing critical workforce shortages, especially in the elderly care sector. Amran Ali Abdullah, who arrived in Sweden as a twelve-year-old refugee, is poised to start a career in elderly care, illustrating the broader trend of refugee contribution to essential services in the region.
Cecilia Torstensson, principal at CFL in Söderhamn, has emphasized the critical need for workers in healthcare and other vital sectors, noting that refugees from ten years ago have significantly impacted these labor shortages. Currently, statistics show that one in five employees in Gävleborg’s care sector is born outside the EU, underscoring how essential these individuals are to the local economy and services.
Amran has expressed his excitement about entering the workforce, describing his future work in elderly care as both rewarding and enjoyable. His story is not unique, as many refugees have successfully integrated into the Swedish labor market, providing not just essential services but also enriching the community’s cultural diversity.