Become a Stockholmsmentor – Make a Lasting Impact
Make a big difference in someone's life by becoming a "Stockholmsmentor", and help a newly arrived Stockholmer or someone who is far from the labor market.
This initiative connects experienced professionals with individuals who are newly arrived in Stockholm or who face significant challenges in entering the labor market.
About the Program
Stockholmsmentor is a collaboration between the City of Stockholm and the business community. Together, we create opportunities for residents to establish themselves professionally, while supporting employers in meeting their demand for skilled labor.
Who We Are Looking For
If you are currently active in working life—or have prior professional experience—you can make a meaningful difference for someone who has migrated to Stockholm or who is striving to overcome barriers to employment.
Our Mentoring Programs
We offer four structured mentoring programs:
- Vocational mentoring
- Language mentoring
- Youth mentoring
- A specialized program in partnership with the Swedish Prison and Probation Service and the Public Employment Service (KRAMI), supporting individuals who have chosen to leave crime and substance abuse behind.
Your Role as a Mentor
As a mentor, you will:
- Share your professional expertise, skills, and industry knowledge to guide your mentee toward employment or studies.
- Provide insights into Swedish working life, society, and language.
Benefits for the Mentee
Through mentorship, participants gain:
- A deeper understanding of Swedish working life.
- Awareness of different pathways to employment.
- Accelerated language training that supports both education and work.
- Opportunities to practice professional Swedish.
Commitment
Mentors and mentees meet once per month for six months. Meeting times and locations are decided together, and conversations are typically conducted in Swedish or English.
Support for Mentors
As a mentor, you will receive:
- Continuous support and follow-up from Stockholmsmentor coordinators.
- Invitations to mentor networking events.
- Access to an online mentoring program and a comprehensive mentor handbook.
How to Apply
To learn more or to register, please contact us:
E-mail: stockholmsmentor@stockholm.se.
After registering, you will be invited to an interview at the earliest possible opportunity.