Older than 20?
There are smart ways to get a good job through a vocational education in Sweden. Vocational education is where you’ll learn the skills and knowledge needed for a specific job or profession. There are diffentent ways to go for you as an adult.
Study
Yes, I have complete grades from upper secondary school.
Then Yrkeshögskolan, translated to Higher vocational education, is something for you. Yrkeshögskolan is a post-secondary form of education. It combines theoretical and practical studies in close cooperation with employers and industry. There are different courses in different crafts and professions. Most education forms are 1-2 years.
It is up to the school do decide the level on Swedish required for the courses.
No, I have not complete grades from upper secondary school
Then you can choose a vocational education on the same level as upper secondary school, but for adults. The courses are provided by the municipal education, called komvux, in your home municipality. The term for such an education is Yrkesvux. At Yrkesvux, you’ll always learn through practical work under guidance from a supervisor. That means you can work at a real workplace during your education, to learn the craft and get your own contacts in the business. After finishing Yrkesvux, you get grades correspondent to upper secondary school level.
Validation
You can get your previous education/grades validated. Sometimes it is enough to translate the grades and achieved knowledge. But most of the times, some courses need to be completed and added to the education for it to correspond with the Swedish education system.
If you want to work:
If you have been working in another country and want to continue your profession in Sweden, you might be able to look for a job without validating your knowledge or go to school. However, some professions are regulated and therefore needs education and/or validation. You might need to confirm your skills. This is where validation comes in handy. Read more »
If you want to study:
Interested in a higher vocational education, but don’t have the necessary grades and certificates? You might get accepted anyways, if you can show that you have previous experience and skills in the profession. Find out more below. Read more »
If you have a foreign education:
Did you study in another country? You might not need to go to school here too, or you might be able to shorten your education, depending on your previous grades and knowledges. Read more »
Working in Sweden
The work environment in Sweden is good. We have good and fair salaries and safe workplaces. Also, you always have the opportunity to create your own career. With a vocational education, you can go a long way here. YourSkills does not provide any education or job opportunities.
Looking for work?
We are an information platform for vocational education. YourSkills does not provide any education or job opportunities. However, you can use the link below to search for jobs. Read more »
Salaries and safety
Sweden has many rules and laws regulating the working environment. We have an authority department just to prevent work related injuries, called Arbetsmiljöverket. For example, in some trades one is required to wear protective gear. Read more »
Most of the working population are members in a trade union. The union help you with your rights while you work, to make sure no one is used or exploited at work. Read more »