Monthly Archives: June 2010

The young generation

Posted on June 2, 2010 by

Changemakers from Västerås. Andreas from YOU, and Sofia and Helena from Rudbeckianska highschool. Joining us in Leksand is also young eco-farmer Viktor Wässman from Växtkraft. He had to run some machines before he could get a day or so off

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Career Plaza

Posted on June 1, 2010 by

Career Plaza is a program within the Social Contract, where Mälardalen University has joined forces with the councils of Västerås and Eskilstuna to create a long term strategic partnership for regional development and growth. The project ensures that students leaving … Continue reading →

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Växtkraft links together town and countryside

Posted on June 1, 2010 by

Växtkraft is a biogas plant in which bio-waste from households and restaurants is digested, together with ley crops from farms and sludge from grease separators in large-scale kitchens. The biogas that is produced, since 2005, in the process can be … Continue reading →

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YOU – A new way of tackling youth unemployment.

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YOU (vocational guidance for young people) is an initiative that turns traditional labour market measures on their head. Employers are divided into different sector pools and notify any jobs that are available now and in the future and the qualifications … Continue reading →

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The Västerås delegation

Posted on June 1, 2010 by

Elisabeth Unell, Chairman, city council, Muncipality of Västerås Monica Ericsson, Executive Director, city of Västerås Kennet Linder, Director of Employment, city of Västerås William Möller, press contact Theresa D’Errico, project manager, Västerås Climate Challange Karin Lundin, Rudbeckianska gymnasiet David Borg, … Continue reading →

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