Joel Hellstrand

Senior Policy Advisor, Swedish Employment Service,

Joel Hellstrand developed a profound knowledge in the functioning of the labor market during his studies in political science and sociology.

Through the work done for the International Labor Organization, the Swedish Medical Association and now the Swedish Public Employment Services he has specialized in the field of integration and establishment of newly arrived academics. His field of expertise includes among other things the EU-framework for recognizing professional qualifications within and outside the EU/EEA, language training for professionals and how to manifest tripartite cooperation between state authorities, trade unions and employers' organisations.

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