Unique Vocational Training for Sailors Launching in Härnösand
Härnösand will introduce 'Sjöman Maskin och Däck', a unique vocational training for sailors, in late summer 2025.
Key Points
- • Härnösand to launch 'Sjöman Maskin och Däck' vocational training in late summer 2025.
- • It's one of only two maritime training programs in Sweden, the other in Öckerö.
- • The program aims to prepare students for maritime industry careers.
- • Jonas Albonius expresses confidence in the program's quality and impact.
In late summer 2025, Härnösand will unveil a new vocational training program for aspiring sailors, titled 'Sjöman Maskin och Däck'. This initiative is particularly noteworthy as it stands as one of only two programs of its kind available in Sweden, with the other located in Öckerö. The program is designed to equip students with essential skills for careers in the maritime industry, addressing a growing demand for qualified personnel in this sector.
Jonas Albonius, the head of adult education in Härnösand, expressed optimism about the new training program, affirming, "We know that we are good." Albonius highlighted the significance of such educational opportunities, suggesting that they represent a vital development in addressing the needs of the maritime labor market. The launch of this program is expected not only to enhance vocational education in Sweden but also to foster local economic growth by preparing a skilled workforce for the maritime sector.