Access to competent labor will determine if we succeeds

Many factors play a role in our successful transition to more sustainable production and community development. In order for companies to succeed in changing their production model and business model to be circular, sustainable and climate-smart, access to competent labor will determine who will succeed.
That companies and employers have access to motivated and skilled labor is a key to success. Vocational school education, which is planned and carried out together with industry representatives, is naturally very attractive for both employees and employers.
It is with pleasure that I have the privilege of being part of two training courses in the Food Sector and Green Industries.

Sustainable food intrapreneur, aims to train a workforce that can help food producers from within their own organization with their transition to a more sustainable and circular production.
Operations manager in Green industries, aims to train supervisors in agriculture, the forestry sector and the horticulture industry. Both programs have Folkuniversitet Syd as the principal.
The training has a national intake with a flexible study plan where distance learning is alternated with real-life impact in the form of industry days. During industry days, all participants meet somewhere in Sweden for two days to visit 5-6 different companies. This element is highly appreciated and of course a success factor for the students to receive a relevant education that is in phase with where the industry is. At the same time, employers get the opportunity to meet future employees.

The industry days in September were in Blekinge, where the students in the Sustainable food intrapreneur course visited and got to know;
The Green Dairy
Your First Choice in Plant-based Dairy!
Together with our customers we create plant-based cravings.
We are pioneers in liquid plant-based food production and we help you make delicious and sustainable food products to satisfy consumer cravings. From sourcing to table.
Tetra Pak
Tetra Pak’s product development center
Test your ideas – with the help of experts
Our product development centers around the world have various types of testing equipment, including process, packaging and powder handling machines. They are staffed by experts who understand how your ingredients will respond to different processes and who know how to make products that your consumers will appreciate.
Bärta
BÄRTA® IS A 100% NATURALLY SPROUTED AND FERMENTED SWEDISH ORGANIC PEA.
Brewhouse 19
Brygghus 19 is Swedish craft microbrewery & distillery from Karlshamn, Blekinge. We produce small-batch beer, spirits, cocktails and soda, focusing on genuine craftsmanship, high quality and innovation.
Plant Protein Production
Plant Protein Production AB (3P) bought a potato starch factory from Lyckeby Starch in 2022 and is now in the process of dismantling some of the equipment in the factory, adding new equipment and will have a production line in place by the end of 2023.
Eriksberg
A beautiful natural area in the Blekinge archipelago
Eriksberg Hotel & Nature Reserve consists of two nature reserves and a wild animal park in Blekinge and the business is based on developing animal and nature life, biological diversity and in the best way enlightening and creating perspectives for visitors.

A voice from the industry

The possibilities are colossal, says Wiveca Almgren, CEO of the food company Magnihill AB.