Competence to be guaranteed in the region 

A British method to achieve a greater exchange of knowledge between higher education institutions and business is now being tested in Gävleborg.

The method is based upon collaboration between higher education institutions and local businesses. The business gets a competent project leader who solves a specific problem, and the institution gets in turn feedback from industry.

Qualified

The project involves a newly qualified student from the university who carries out a development project at a business in the region. It could be market development, product development or process development.

Higher education institutions collaborate

The method has been successfully tested in Dalarna. This project is a collaboration between higher education institutions in Dalarna and Gävle.

“Both regions have similar needs for qualified workers; and this British method has proved its worth,” says Joakim Helmbrant, coordinator at the University of Gävle.

For further information:
Joakim Helmbrant, specialist coordinator at the University of Gävle
Tel: 026- 64 89 05 or 070 - 377 89 05
Email: joakim.helmbrant@hig.se

Text: Douglas Öhrbom