Participants describe what helped
The guide gathered experiences of making contacts, preparing applications and working with employment advisers. Participants also described difficulties coordinating transport, health support and employment services. Peer support offered a way to exchange practical information and encouragement. The project used these experiences to develop suggestions for others facing similar barriers. [1]
Training builds on existing skills
Misa Kompetens provided supported-employment training in May and June. Trainer Liselotte Lindberg said the group had “so much competence that is needed in society”. She highlighted participants’ qualifications and previous work experience, while identifying permit issues and inaccessible environments as barriers to employment in Sweden.
Advice and work placements continued
In its 2024 annual report, the institute described work placements and employment-related activities within its Mutual Integration and Right to Work project. One former participant became an adviser and translator in January. The project developed from Disabled Refugees Welcome and combined individual advice with links to employers and disability organisations. [3]