All places on the health and social care programme at Utvecklingscentrum in Ljusdal have been filled after strong demand over the past year. The upper-secondary-level programme trains assistant nurses over three full-time terms. New students can start twice a year and part of the training takes place in workplaces.
What happened?
The programme has four course starts each year, while new student cohorts enter on two occasions. This distinction matters when planning an application: individual courses do not all begin when a new cohort starts. Workplace-based learning, APL, provides part of the education in a working environment outside the classroom.
According to the municipality, students include younger adults and people changing careers in the middle or later part of working life. Graduates may work as assistant nurses, personal assistants or support workers in psychiatric care, among other roles.
Location
Ljusdal, Gävleborgs län
Impact and significance
The municipality describes strong local demand for trained health and care staff and therefore assesses employment prospects as good. This is a general labour-market assessment, not a guarantee of a job for every student.
Strong application numbers also show that the programme attracts more than one age group. Its combination of a clear vocational direction, full-time study and workplace learning means applicants need to consider both the study commitment and practical placement before enrolling.
Background
Utvecklingscentrum offers other vocational programmes and allows students to supplement grades before applying to higher education. Study and careers advisers assist people considering education or a career change. A learning centre provides facilities in Ljusdal and a study room in Los for distance university students, including the option to sit examinations locally.
The higher-education rooms in Ljusdal are being moved and expanded as part of continuing premises work.
Latest update
The municipality’s 8 September announcement concerns strong demand during the previous year and all current places being filled. It does not give the date of the next application round. Prospective students should therefore use Utvecklingscentrum’s current programme and application pages or book guidance.
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Reviewed: 2026-09-08. Independent editorial content. WUA Sverige is not affiliated with any political party.