Sammen Om En Jobb

What Sammen Om En Jobb does

Sammen om en jobb (SAJO) is a Norwegian non-profit voluntary organization founded in Oslo in 2017, operating Norway's largest mentor program for highly educated immigrants and refugees. The organization addresses a structural mismatch in the Norwegian labor market where qualified international candidates struggle to access employment due to limited local professional networks, cultural unfamiliarity with the Norwegian workplace, and employer bias. SAJO connects these job seekers (mentees) with experienced volunteer professionals from Norwegian working life in a structured 6-month mentorship that meets 1-4 times per month, with same-field matching linking mentors and mentees by educational background.

The core product is a Salesforce-based digital platform built in partnership with Accenture since 2018, hosting 80+ job-seeking tools and resources across 30 themes, 20+ professional community groups, weekly digital and in-person events, and—since June 2025—a self-matching feature enabling mentees to independently identify suitable mentors. The platform supports mentor program operations in seven Norwegian regions (Oslo, Rogaland, Agder, Troms, Buskerud, Akershus, plus a national digital offering) with only six core staff coordinating regional project managers.

SAJO's revenue model combines individual membership subscriptions of 50 NOK/month, tiered corporate partnership fees ranging from 25,000 NOK (1-20 employees) to 100,000 NOK (100+ employees) annually for mentor program access and recruitment rights, and grant funding from public institutions including IMDi, Velferdsetaten, and multiple county municipalities (Rogaland, Agder, Troms, Akershus, Buskerud) plus foundations (Sparebankstiftelsen SR-Bank, SpareBank 1 Stiftelsen Nord-Norge, Sparebank1 Stiftelsen Østfold Akershus, PA Foundation). Since inception SAJO has connected 833 job seekers with mentors, served candidates from 88 nationalities through a pool of 191 mentors, and reports 164 placements in 2024 with a 50% placement-in-relevant-work rate within six months in the Rogaland region. Enterprise partners include Hydro, Wilhelmsen Ships Service, Oda, Sval Energi, Worley Rosenberg, and Bane Nor.

Name

Sammen Om En Jobb

Legal name

Sammen om en jobb

Website

https://sammenomenjobb.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sammen om en jobb is a Norwegian non-profit founded in 2017 that runs Norway's largest mentor program, connecting highly educated immigrants with Norwegian professional mentors through a Salesforce-based digital platform, regional offices in seven locations, and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Integration Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Employment Services (5613)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services (EDAAAKAO), Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM)

Keywords

• Professional mentorship programs
• Immigrant workforce integration
• Career mentoring services
• Job placement support
• Diversity recruitment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Monthly membership fee of 50 NOK per month, providing access to the digital platform, mentor program eligibility, events, and partner benefits.
2. Corporate Partnership Fees: Tiered partnership fees: 25,000 NOK (1-20 employees), 50,000 NOK (21-100 employees), 100,000 NOK (100+ employees) for companies engaging in the mentor program.
3. Grants and Funding: Funding from government entities (IMDi, county municipalities) and foundations to support program operations and expansion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sammen om en jobb (SAJO) operates Norway's largest mentor program for highly educated immigrants, connecting them with experienced professionals from Norwegian work life through 6-month one-to-one mentorship relationships. The program is supported by a Salesforce-based digital platform offering 80+ job-seeking resources, professional networking groups, weekly events, and self-matching capabilities. Members access the mentor program, digital tools, and partner benefits through a 50 NOK monthly membership.

Product overview

Sammen om en jobb (SAJO) operates as a unified mentorship and professional networking program built around a digital platform. The core offering is the 6-month Mentor Program, which connects highly educated immigrants with professional mentors from Norwegian work life. This is supported by a Salesforce-based digital platform providing 80+ job-seeking resources, professional networking groups, weekly events, and self-matching capabilities. Regional programs in Rogaland, Agder, Oslo, and Troms extend the mentor program geographically, while the 'Trenger du folk?' project specifically addresses employer recruitment needs. Members pay 50 NOK/month for access to all services including the mentor program, digital resources, and partner benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sammen om en jobb Mentor Program A 6-month structured mentorship program that matches highly educated immigrants (mentees) with experienced professionals (mentors) from Norwegian work life who share similar educational backgrounds. Pairs meet 1-4 times per month with the goal of helping mentees secure relevant employment in Norway. Since founding, 833 job seekers have been connected with a mentor and 164 placements were achieved in 2024.
• Digital Platform A cloud-based membership platform built on Salesforce in partnership with Accenture, providing members with 80+ job-seeking tools and resources, 20+ professional networking groups, weekly events, and self-matching capabilities for finding mentors. Available to all paying members and used by 500+ members including job seekers, mentors, companies, and recruiters.
• Membership A monthly membership subscription priced at 50 NOK per month, providing members with full access to the digital platform, eligibility for the mentor program, all events, learning resources, and partner benefits including discounted or free language courses. Free cancellation at any time, with financial assistance available on request.
• Corporate Partnership Program A tiered corporate partnership offering for companies interested in diversity, inclusion, and social sustainability. Three pricing tiers based on company size: 25,000 NOK (1-20 employees), 50,000 NOK (21-100 employees), and 100,000 NOK (100+ employees) annually. Partners gain access to the mentor program, employee mentoring opportunities, diversity training, recruitment benefits, and connections to a pool of 450+ qualified job seekers from 60+ nationalities.
• Weekly Events and Workshops Regular activities including networking sessions, CV and application workshops, language learning sessions, Career Coffee career guidance sessions, and mentor meetups. Held both digitally and in-person in Oslo, Stavanger, and Tromsø, with 96 events held in 2024. Conducted in both Norwegian and English.
• Trenger du folk? (Need Staff?) Project A pilot project funded by Rogaland County Council focused on social sustainability and recruitment, connecting employers in rural Rogaland with qualified candidates from the SAJO network through monthly networking events and access to a candidate database.
• Job Networks Program A networking initiative that connects job seekers with professionals in their field and potential employers through group-based collaboration and monthly network meetings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 833 job seekers connected with mentors since founding
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AccenturecoreTechnology or IntegrationHas collaborated since 2018 and has been the most important partner for developing the digital platform built on Salesforce.
• Worley RosenbergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner since 2024, now on their second mentor program. Has given 30+ employees diversity training and helping 30+ job seekers closer to employment.
• Bane NorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHas collaborated since 2023, together providing 30+ employees with diversity training and helping 30+ job seekers.
• BrigaminorOthersLanguage school offering free Norwegian courses to members. Provides approximately 80 places per year.
• SpeakNorskminorOthersLanguage school offering members a 30% discount on their online courses.
• MeyerHaugenminorOthersHas contributed with free job search courses for up to 500 job seekers and digital recruitment courses for up to 200 mentors.
• PA ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHas collaborated since 2025, providing 10+ employees with diversity training and helping 10+ job seekers.
• CaritasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on recruitment and events since 2021.
• DiversifyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on recruitment and events since 2021.
• Senter IVIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on recruitment and lectures since 2020.
• Sval EnergicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRan collaboration mentor programs in 2023 and 2024 connecting 31 mentor-mentee pairs. 14 of those 31 candidates now work in relevant full-time positions.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Upwardly Global: US-based nonprofit that helps skilled immigrants and refugees rebuild professional careers via career coaching, employer connections, and job placement services. Directly comparable to SAJO's career mentoring and employer partnership model, with a similar underemployed-talent focus.
• DUO for a JOB: Belgian nonprofit that pairs young immigrants/refugees with volunteer mentors of the same professional background. SAJO was explicitly modeled on DUO for a JOB in 2017, making it the closest analog in mission, delivery model, and target population.

Regional players

• ISS of BC (Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia): Canadian nonprofit delivering wraparound employment, language, and settlement services for newcomers. Comparable service mix (mentoring, employment support, employer engagement), but primarily serves British Columbia rather than Norway.

Broad incumbents

• Tent Foundation: Global nonprofit/funder coalition supporting displaced people, including a strong focus on refugee employment and employer engagement. Broader in scope than SAJO but operates in an adjacent space around corporate-funded refugee employment programs.

Emerging players

• Talentful: Dutch nonprofit connecting highly educated refugees to employment through coaching, mentoring, and employer partnerships. Closely comparable in target population (highly educated refugees/immigrants), services (coaching + employer matching), and European nonprofit structure.
• Talent Beyond Boundaries: International nonprofit that builds skilled migration pathways for refugees, including employer engagement and talent-matching. Comparable in connecting skilled refugees/immigrants to employers, but operates across borders with a placement focus rather than the same-field peer mentoring model SAJO uses.

Others

• RefugePoint: International nonprofit providing self-reliance and livelihood support for refugees, including employment programs. Comparable beneficiary profile and livelihood focus, but with a global footprint rather than Norway-specific same-field mentor matching.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sammen-om-en-jobb

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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