Welcome House opens in Skellefteå City Hall

Welcome House Skellefteå will guide newcomers and potential newcomers and be a link between those who have moved here or are thinking of moving and the business community. It will be a meeting and information point for all newcomers.

The purpose of Welcome House Skellefteå is to offer meaningful service, guidance, create opportunities for community and context to want to stay in Skellefteå. A place created to reduce out-migration.

"Welcome House Skellefteå will provide knowledge enhancing, motivating and inspiring activities to contribute to a safe and sustainable settlement in Skellefteå. The aim of the function is to be a base where all newcomers can turn to with questions for coaching and guidance", says Maria Edström, marketing unit Skellefteå municipality.

There will be a drop-in function and the possibility to book digital meetings, online lectures and activities via an activity calendar. There will also be digital screens with an activity calendar, relocation guide and Move Here pages. And also an inspirational screen for children.

"Here you can search for your own information based on the questions you have and be inspired. The Welcome House is a place where all newcomers are welcome", says Maria Edström.

The newly established battery factory Northvolt in Skellefteå has a large number of employees from other countries and continues to recruit expertise from around the world.

Lennart Håkansson

editor@northswedenbusiness