Study protocol: Local labour market programs-institutional structures, organizational forms and lived experiences.

Area of Science:

• Socioeconomics
• Public Policy
• Labour Market Studies

Background:

• Local Labour Market Programmes (LLMPs) are crucial for integrating individuals into the workforce.
• Understanding the nuances of LLMP organization and participant experiences is key to improving their effectiveness.
• A longitudinal approach is necessary to assess the long-term impact of LLMPs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To map and examine LLMPs at the municipal level in Sweden.
• To improve LLMPs by analyzing their institutional structure, organization, and participant experiences.
• To increase the inclusion of LLMP participants in working life.

Main Methods:

• A mixed-method approach combining quantitative and qualitative data across four work packages.
• Longitudinal study design to track participant progress and programme impact over time.
• Theoretical frameworks include institutional ethnography, intersectional studies, and the role of emotions.

Main Results:

• Analysis of organizational structures and activities within LLMPs (WP1 & WP2).
• Evaluation of individual participant experiences and their connection to labour market policies (WP3).
• Development and testing of an effect evaluation for LLMP work methods (WP4).

Conclusions:

• LLMPs vary in structure and implementation across Swedish municipalities.
• Participant experiences offer crucial insights into the effectiveness of LLMP initiatives.
• Evidence-based improvements to LLMPs can enhance labour market inclusion for diverse groups.