“Providing skills is our biggest challenge”

What do Kalix companies need to grow? The municipality wants to find out. Through the collaboration in the Norrbotten Competence Arena, Kalix will get a clearer picture of the companies' needs.

Birgitta Larsson, Kalix Municipality. Photo: Charlotte Högnelid.

“Providing skills is our biggest challenge. This applies to all industries and runs like a common thread through our way of working,” says Birgitta Larsson, head of business in Kalix municipality.

The business unit wants to be close to companies and support them where needed. To find out what is in demand, an extensive survey is being carried out.

Competency mapping

During September, a digital survey will be sent out to entrepreneurs in Kalix. The questions are about the need for skills development for existing staff and future recruitment and training needs. The answers will help the municipality plan the right initiatives and create better support.

– We would appreciate it if the companies took the time to respond. It benefits both them and our joint work going forward. The more people who participate, the better we can understand the needs and offer the right support, says Birgitta Larsson.

Text and image: Charlotte Högnelid

About the survey

The survey is digital and will be conducted in the fall of 2025, starting in October.

Here you can find more information about the survey.

Kompetensarena Norrbotten is a project that aims to manage the county's increasing skills needs as a result of the extensive industrial establishment in Norrbotten.

The project is run by Region Norrbotten in collaboration with the county's municipalities and business companies, Akademi Norr and the Lapland Municipal Association. It is funded by the European Social Fund, ESF+.