AB Samarkand2015 A regional development company in Ludvika/Smedjebacken Founded in 2002
Samarkands owners and members Society
Business
Academy
Recruiting and hiring competent people Strategic development and projects (R&D)
Infrastructure
Broaden the labour market
High Voltage Valley
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Global networking
Find new competence Recruiting and hiring competent people
Recruiting activities: Emigrant Expos, University (joint-ventures)
Job-for-both program; social networks, language training, matching – coaching – job-search Relocation Services
Project: Future competence
University Center
Recruiting and hiring competent people Broaden the labour market
Possibility to stay in Ludvika and Smedjebacken to pursue higher education Student area with full service (IT, group-rooms, food, cafeteria). Possibility to do exams and tests. Distance learning and in-house courses (national) 250-300 student registred and 800 exams annual Only about 25 % come back after moving away
A broader labour market in Ludvika/Smedjebacken • • • • • • • •
Broaden the labour market
Meetings with entrepreuners and inventors Supportgroup for new companies Start your own business –courses and mentoring Jobs and Society Supporting Social Enterprises Supporting High end-companies IVA (The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences) Projects
High Voltage Valley enabling tomorrow’s energy efficient society. High Voltage Valley is a cluster organisation
with well established collaboration between companies, universities and public actors to ensure that the regions retains its world leading position in electric power technology.
Leading Companies
Academy
High Voltage Valley Innovation arena
Public actors
SME & Suppliers
DBUInventor club
Technical consultants
Public Financing
Solar Power in Ludvika An existing platform where we work together in a sun energy project
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Samarkand is the coordinating power and forum for infrastructure issues in Ludvika and Smedjebacken • Strategic development for housing and commercial buildings • Railway • Roads and transportation • IT-infrastructure
Working Groups
Strategic development and projects (R&D)
Networks, transfer of knowledge and experience. Forum for information and mutual activities About 80 participants from almost all member and owner companies/organisations -Infrastructure and housing -Youth and education -HR-network -Media & Communication -Sustainability -Digitalization
Projects
Strategic development and projects (R&D)
Projects relevant for our owners, members and to improve the attractiveness of the region. Project always based on a need or a current issue of importance Projects always externaly financed, could be EU, Vinnova, Tillväxtverket or others Running projects; Sustainable region, Factors of growth in the region, Move-in, Solar-Energy, 1100KwH, Secured off-grid electricity
Samarkand2015 success – why? • Based on a actual ”need” – transformation of the labour market • Neutral partner/platform • Deliver results – be specific! • Close relations –with owners, members and partners • Long term strategic partnership • Finance model- base activities are secured, projects = ”bonus” • We have over the years built confidence and trust • No ego-boost • Anyone ask for it? Customer need? Future challenges?
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