What Jobbsprånget does

Jobbsprånget is a Swedish non-profit association (Föreningen Jobbsprånget) founded in 2016 that operates Sweden's largest internship programme for foreign-born academics. The organization connects academically qualified immigrants — typically those holding bachelor, master, or higher degrees from outside Europe — with Swedish employers seeking talent, addressing a market failure in which candidates have applied to an average of 200 jobs without success before joining the program. The core offering is a four-month internship matching program delivered through a Salesforce-based application portal where candidates create profiles, upload documents, and complete identity verification via BankID or Freja eID, while employers post positions and manage applications. Eligibility is coordinated with Arbetsförmedlingen (Swedish Public Employment Service), which approves internships, pays candidate allowances, and provides compensation to interns.

The program operates with bi-annual application periods (July–August and December–January) and serves a network of 700+ participating employers across 50+ Swedish locations, with regional Client Relationship Managers in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. Notable employer partners include Volvo Group, IKEA, Telia, Polestar, AFRY, Sandvik, AB SKF, Essity, Vattenfall, SEB, AstraZeneca, and Volvo Cars. Since 2016, over 6,500 foreign-born academics have completed internships, with 60% transitioning to employment afterward and 70% of participating employers recommending the program.

Jobbsprånget is funded by the Swedish government (10 million SEK annually through 2027, administered via Tillväxtverket) and the Wallenberg Foundations (38 million SEK initial grant), and is operated under the auspices of IVA (Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences) with co-founders including Teknikföretagen and Sveriges Ingenjörer. The program is free for employers to participate in, with no fees charged to either side; revenue model is grant-funded rather than commercial. Leadership includes CEO Alexandra Ridderstad and Chairman Roger Mörthvik (appointed January 2025), with a board composed of representatives from academia, private sector, and the public sector.

Name

Jobbsprånget

Legal name

Föreningen Jobbsprånget

Website

https://jobbspranget.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jobbsprånget is a Swedish non-profit association operating the country's largest internship programme, connecting foreign-born academics with Swedish employers through a four-month structured internship delivered via a Salesforce-based portal. Founded in 2016, it coordinates with Arbetsförmedlingen and serves 700+ employers and 6,500+ alumni nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government and Foundation Funding: Jobbsprånget is financed by the Wallenberg Foundations and the Swedish government, administered by Tillväxtverket. The program receives 10 million SEK annually per government budget proposition for 2025. IVA (Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences) operates the program since 2015. The program is free for employers to participate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Jobbsprånget runs a four-month structured internship programme that matches foreign-born academics (born outside Europe) with Swedish employers seeking qualified talent. The programme is delivered through a Salesforce-based application portal where employers post internships and candidates apply during bi-annual application periods (July-August and December-January). The service is free for both employers and candidates, with intern compensation paid by Arbetsförmedlingen as part of a public employment activity programme.

Product overview

Jobbsprånget is a single, unified internship matching program — not a multi-product portfolio. The core offering is a national four-month internship program delivered through a Salesforce-based application portal that connects foreign-born academics with Swedish employers. Supporting components include a downloadable Employer Toolkit (available in English and Swedish), a Mentor Support Program with pre-internship workshops, and Online Sessions for candidate skills development. No standalone modules, sub-brands, or add-on products exist as separate commercial offerings; all components serve the singular program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Internship Matching Program A four-month structured internship programme that matches foreign-born academics with Swedish employers. The programme facilitates candidate-employer introductions, coordinates internship approvals through Arbetsförmedlingen, and provides a structured framework for workplace integration. Operates nationwide across 50+ locations in Sweden with over 700 participating employers and has placed 6,500+ foreign-born academics since 2016.
• Jobbsprånget Application Portal A web-based portal (built on Salesforce) where employers post internship positions and foreign-born academics apply. Candidates create profiles, upload CVs and visa documents, track eligibility status via color codes, and manage applications during designated application periods (July 16–August 16 and December 16–January 16).
• Employer Toolkit A downloadable practical toolkit for employers participating in Jobbsprånget, containing timelines, communication materials, and step-by-step guidance for a smooth onboarding process. Available in both English and Swedish versions.
• Mentor Support Program Support services provided to employer supervisors and mentors, including pre-internship training sessions, workshop materials, and a mentor guide. Designed to help supervisors effectively guide and develop Jobbsprånget participants during the internship period.
• Online Sessions for Candidates Free educational sessions offered to candidates to strengthen their skills in CV writing, interview techniques, and other relevant areas before the application period. Over 700 participants attended these sessions in a recent intake cycle.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 out of 10 interns move on to employment after the 4-month internship
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NorthvoltminorOthers · 1 January 2025Fast-track initiative for 650+ laid-off Northvolt engineers to join Jobbsprånget program in Spring 2025.
• Teknikföretagen and IF MetallminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Pilot program for foreign-born individuals with secondary education (gymnasiekompetens) to accelerate path to employment.
• Arbetsförmedlingen (Swedish Public Employment Service)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Formal declaration of intent signed in July 2016. Arbetsförmedlingen approves internships, pays candidate allowances, and determines eligibility for the program.
• Kungl. Ingenjörsvetenskapsakademien (IVA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences operates Jobbsprånget since 2015. IVA initiated and manages the program as part of its mission for technical development and integration.
• Teknikföretagen (Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Co-founder of Jobbsprånget. Provides national guidelines for internship approval and connects with employer network.
• Sveriges Ingenjörer (Swedish Engineers)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Co-founder of Jobbsprånget. Collaborates on union guidelines for internship approvals.
• Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers, Akavia, Swedish Association of Professional Scientists, JusekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor market parties cooperating with Jobbsprånget; provide guidelines and support for internship programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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