All 98 ninth-grade pupils at Ramnerödsskolan are being offered paid work experience in Uddevalla municipal services this autumn. They work two hours per school week until Christmas with an assigned supervisor. The pilot aims to build experience and motivation and may later include private employers.
What happened?
Municipal departments offer placements in elderly care, meal services, preschool, leisure activities, cleaning and disability support. Unlike a conventional placement, work recurs weekly, is paid monthly and runs alongside school. Each pupil has a supervisor responsible for introduction, guidance and support throughout the employment period.
Location
Uddevalla, Västra Götalands län
Impact and significance
Early workplace contact can provide a reference, a CV entry and better understanding of occupations. But the pilot should be assessed beyond enthusiasm: attendance, safety, supervisor workload, pupil experience and effects on studies matter. Increased motivation is an objective, not yet a measured outcome.
Background
Ramnerödsskolan is the pilot school. Funding comes from development resources under the public-health agreement with Region Västra Götaland and from state grants. The ambition is to involve private employers and more sectors next school year, but that is a future possibility rather than a guaranteed expansion.
Latest update
The project began on Wednesday 16 September and runs until Christmas 2026. All ninth-graders at the school are included in the offer, but the article does not state pay levels or complete employment terms, which should not be guessed. A later review should report participation, completed hours, experiences and any continuation decision.
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Reviewed: 2026-09-17. Independent editorial content. WUA Sverige is not affiliated with any political party.