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Work experience placement in Boden municipality

Work experience lets students try working life and explore different careers before choosing their path.

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Updated: 2025-10-27

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What is work experience placement?

Work experience placement is a compulsory part of compulsory school. It must cover at least ten days in total. In Boden, students do one week in grade 8 and one week in grade 9.

Work experience in school

Work experience helps you learn about working life, develop your interests and explore jobs. You try different tasks, practise teamwork and see how a workplace functions.

Boden Municipality is one of the area’s largest employers with about 2,500 employees in 239 different job titles. We will need many new colleagues in the coming years and offer many meaningful placements across our services.

Questions and answers for students

How do I apply for a placement?

Your study and career counsellor visits your class before the placement period and gives you a form. Fill in your details and the placement information. Return the form by the stated date.

What working hours apply?

The employer decides your hours. A normal day is 5 to 7 hours. You may not start before 06:00 or finish after 20:00.

Do I get a bus card?

If the placement is more than 4 kilometres from your home, you can borrow a bus card from the school. This applies only if your placement is within Boden Municipality.

Do I get lunch?

You may bring a packed lunch or eat at the nearest municipal school. If there is no school nearby, you are entitled to a meal allowance.

What do I do if I become ill?

If you are ill, contact both your placement and your school to report your absence.

Am I insured during the placement?

Yes. Boden Municipality has an accident insurance that covers you during your placement. If something happens, you or your supervisor must contact the school immediately.

What is important to think about?

Time: Be on time.
Engagement: Show interest and a will to learn.
Respect: Follow instructions and workplace rules.
Safety: Follow safety rules carefully.
Ask: Ask for help when you are unsure.

By being prepared and positive, you will have a valuable and enjoyable placement.

Apply for a work experience placement with us

Social Services Department

We provide support, care and nursing in different life situations. This includes care homes for older people, home care, housing and support, and social support.

Examples of jobs: nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, care assistant, psychologist.

Åcenters Trygghetsboende

Number of places: 8 places in total, distributed across weeks 38, 39, 40 and 41.

Contact person: Olivia Johansson, olivia.johansson@boden.se, +46 921 623 00.

Tasks: You will help prepare activities for residents by setting tables, decorating and baking or making coffee. You may also collect residents who need accompaniment and assist during activities, such as painting nails or serving refreshments. Afterwards, you help with cleaning up.

Executive Department

We lead and develop the entire municipality. Areas include economy, human resources, communication, information technology, culture, leisure and the rescue service.

Examples of jobs: firefighter, communicator, librarian, information technology coordinator, economist.

Nordpoolen

Number of places: 8 places in total, distributed across weeks 38, 39, 40 and 41.

Contact person: Jörgen Bergström, jorgen.bergstrom@boden.se, +46 921 628 43.

Library

Number of places: Fully booked.

Contact person: Ellinor Bylund, +46 921 627 96, ellinor.bylund@boden.se

Tasks: Depending on the week, a placement at the City Library includes various types of book handling. You will review administrative tasks in the offices and staff the lending and information desk in the library. If the schedule allows, you may also join the Book Bus (mobile library). If there are events at the library during the week, you and your supervisor may take part in activities such as baby rhyme time, digital support with information technology, or book-recommendation sessions.

There is also an opportunity to try other tasks if desired.

Community Development Department

We manage streets, water, waste, public transport, building projects and environmental supervision. Our work keeps the municipality sustainable and pleasant.

Examples of jobs: spatial planner, environmental inspector, machine operator, building project manager.

No places available at the moment.

Department of Labour Market and Education

We run preschools, primary and lower secondary schools, and upper secondary school. We also support young people, newly arrived migrants and people who find it hard to enter the labour market.

Examples of jobs: childcarer, teacher, counsellor, head teacher, study and career counsellor.

Administrative Support

Number of places: 1 place in total, either week 38, 39, 40 or 41.

Contact person: Maria Kvarnström Söderström, maria.kvarnstrom-soderstrom@boden.se, +46 921 623 38.

Tasks: As a work experience student with the Administrative Support unit, you will take part in the daily work and carry out administrative tasks.

Primary and lower secondary school

Number of places: 1 place, either week 38, 39, 40 or 41.

Contact person: Petronella Sirkka, petronella.sirkka@boden.se, +46 921 620 95.

Food Services – Kitchens

Number of places: 4 places in total, weeks 38, 39, 40 and 41.

Contact person: Josefin Hansson, josefin.hansson@boden.se, +46 921 622 09.

Tasks: As a work experience student in a kitchen, you will help with different tasks, such as preparing food, setting tables and keeping the kitchen tidy.

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Contact

Citizen Service

E-mail: kommunen@boden.se

Phone: +46 921 620 00