/ Fast track procedure - Sweden

The Swedish Government wants newly arrived immigrants in Sweden to quickly find a workplace that is relevant to the individual's education, experience and interest. At the same time, there is a shortage of labour in many industries; these are now being helped with the provision of skills through the creation of fast tracks by the Swedish Public Employment Service and the industries, to make it easier for newly arrived immigrants to establish themselves in the labour market. The Hotel and Restaurant Union (HRF), Visita and the Swedish Public Employment Service jointly created the very first fast track, which meant that newly arrived immigrants who have experience working as chefs can validate their skills in their mother tongue. Below is the presentation delivered by Visita at the 72nd HOTREC General Assembly in Bratislava.