The model is called Study Motivating Work-Life Orientation (SAO) and involves students in eighth grade, instead of two weeks of work experience, working on real tasks for two hours a week throughout the year.
Jobs that provide a salary, knowledge, and insight into working life.
"It creates an inclusive culture where extra work every week becomes a natural part of young people's daily lives. And perhaps most importantly: It can give hope for the future", write the article authors who have joined forces to launch the initiative "Next Generation Sweden".
The jobs are to be offered to entire school classes, rather than selected students. Already, 100 students from five school classes in Upplands Väsby and Sundsvall have been able to apply for jobs and attend employment interviews at participating workplaces.
Among the participating companies are Apoteket, Hemköp, SJ, Spotify, and Telia.
In the long term, the goal is to be able to offer the model in all disadvantaged areas in Sweden.
"Everyone who has educated and worked with young people knows that setbacks and failures are inevitable. But we are ready to do our part of the job".
