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If you are a professional with qualifications earned abroad and want to start a career journey in Finland’s regulated job market, your gateway to success begins with getting your qualifications recognized by the relevant authority in Finland. Join us for a comprehensive Process Overview and get the opportunity to participate in the Live Questions and Answers session with representatives from Regulatory bodies Opetushallitus and Valvira.

We are happy to bring to you again this year our Degree Recognition Webinar in cooperation with Opetushallitus – Utbildningsstyrelsen – Finnish National Agency for Education and Sosiaali- ja terveysalan lupa- ja valvontavirasto Valvira. 

Topic: Degree Recognition in Finland: Understanding the Process, Regulatory Bodies, and the Best Practices

Guest speakers:
Leila Rikabi (Finnish National Agency of Education – Opetushallitus)
Rapo Reetta-Maija (Sosiaali- ja terveysalan lupa- ja valvontavirasto – Valvira)

Date and Time: 12th October, 15:00-16:00

Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dJfcuXNu

This webinar is a component of our Degree AMPLIFY program in collaboration with IWWOF – International Working Women of Finland Ry, designed to provide assistance to internationally trained professionals seeking validation of their credentials, improving chances for securing employment in Finland.

 

The event has 3 main objectives:

▪ Get to know the international people living, working or studying in Satakunta,
▪ Recognise and reward people and companies who have been actively contributing to an inclusive social and work life in Satakunta,
▪ Create a more inclusive and international atmosphere that will encourage the attraction and retention of skilled labour in Satakunta.

This year’s event is organised in partnership with City of Pori, City of Kokemäki, City of Rauma, International House Rauma, EURES Satakunta, TE-palvelut Satakunta, Europe Direct Pohjois-Satakunta, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences – SAMK, Sataedu, Länsirannikon Koulutus Oy WinNova, Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, Prizztech Oy, Seasons HR Management Oy, Finnish Red Cross – Suomen Punainen Risti Satakunta, and Puuvilla.

Date: 21.9.2023, at 15.00 – 18.00.

Venue: Puuvilla Shopping mall.

Siltapuistokatu 14, 28100 Pori, Satakunta, Finland.

For inquiries please send an email to: info@interprofinland.fi

 

If you are an international talent certified abroad for a profession that is regulated in Finland and would like to get your degree gained abroad recognized in Finland, this is for you.

We offer individualized assistance and our team of professionals who have gone through the same experience will take you through the process step by step so you don’t have to do it on your own.

The event has 3 main objectives:

▪ Get to know the international people living, working or studying in Satakunta,
▪ Recognise and reward people and companies who have been actively contributing to an inclusive social and work life in Satakunta,
▪ Create a more inclusive and international atmosphere that will encourage the attraction and retention of skilled labour in Satakunta.

This year’s event is organised in partnership with City of Pori, City of Kokemäki, City of Rauma, International House Rauma, EURES Satakunta, TE-palvelut Satakunta, Europe Direct Pohjois-Satakunta, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences – SAMK, Sataedu, Länsirannikon Koulutus Oy WinNova, Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, Prizztech Oy, Seasons HR Management Oy, Finnish Red Cross – Suomen Punainen Risti Satakunta, and Puuvilla.

Date: 21.9.2023, at 15.00 – 18.00.

Venue: Puuvilla Shopping mall.

Siltapuistokatu 14, 28100 Pori, Satakunta, Finland.

For inquiries please send an email to: info@interprofinland.fi

 

For international professionals in Finland. Event is free of charge.

In partnership with @EURES Suomi, join us in this one-hour session where we will learn from @EURES expert all about European Job Days and the upcoming Finland Works event in march. During this Workshop, there will also be a tutorial on how to sign up on the European Job Days portal as a Jobseeker and upload your CV to get matched with suitable jobs. There will also be allocated time for Questions and Answers where the EURES Expert will answer all your burning questions about working in Finland or getting a job within EU through the European Job Days platform.

This is a one-hour session for international talents in Finland. During the session, we will discuss how to improve your chances of landing a job in Finland. Recruitment specialists from two international companies, TELUS International and WOLT, will present their takes on CV boosting, personal branding, and securing a job interview.

 

For international professionals in Pori Satakunta, who who are currently unemployed. Career Connect – Meet & Greet is an event in partnership with Seasons HR Management, a recruitment firm in Pori, and it gives our participants the opportunity to meet experts in recruitment and find a job!

This event is part of our Career Connect program, which is aimed at enhancing employability by assisting international professionals to acquire the necessary knowledge for transitioning into the Finnish workforce, fine-tuning their professional skills, and taking part in recruitment/matchmaking events with local companies.

For international professionals in Finland who have previous degrees from abroad and would want to learn more about recognition of foreign qualifications in Finland, what authorities make the decision and how to apply successfully.

For international talents in Finland who would like to tap into the knowledge and expertise of those who have found their way to thrive in Finland, and have been able to build a career for themselves here in Finland.

Through this program, mentors can make a difference by sharing their experiences, widening perspectives, offering career and personal development tips, and giving advice to help their mentees grow. Mentorship is a positive experience both for the mentor and the mentee.

If you are an international talent certified abroad for a profession that is regulated in Finland and would like to get your degree gained abroad recognized in Finland, this is for you.

We offer individualized assistance and our team of professionals who have gone through the same experience will take you through the process step by step so you don’t have to do it on your own.

Getting back into work mood after the holidays can be a bit challenging, especially when you feel like you needed more ‘whole-days’. But worry not, InterProFinland is organising a wellness picnic to help our community members achieve a work – life balance as they return from summer break.

Work – Life balance.

It’s going to be a fun time hanging out and getting to know each other in a lovely equipped location in the center of Helsinki, some wellness activities led by a certified wellness coach, and a lot of good healthy🍀snacks and stuff to keep our mouths busy! 😋

This event is FREE of charge, and open to only 30 persons.
So be quick! Sign up ends on the 18th.

For those international experts, companies, recruiters, and stakeholders in Satakunta region.

There are a lot of hidden expertise amongst the international jobseekers in the Satakunta region, as job opportunities and vacancies through traditional channels may not reach them. This is a networking and recruitment event to enable international jobseekers and companies from Satakunta to meet in person, discover shared interests, and explore opportunities of mutual benefits.

Atttendance is strictly by registration. Use the link provided to register.

 

For those international experts in Satakunta who are feeling a little lost in finding a job in the region. For those looking to boost their job search strategy and increase their employability. For those who need personal career coaching to help them through the process.

This is an in-person workshop. Use the link provided to read more about it and apply.

 

The aim is to create awareness about working in Finland, the Finnish labour market and work culture, career building in Finland, and alternative or related career paths in Finland. During the seminar, participants will also learn some of the practical ways and tools to navigate and overcome some of the finnish labour market challenges encountered by immigrants in the region.

This is an in-person seminar. Use the link provided to read more about it and apply.

Date: 15th March 2022

Time: 10.00 – 12.00

Venue: Crazy Town, Pori.

The aim is to create awareness about international degree accreditation in Finland for the international community who have skills gained abroad but are unable to use their skills here in Finland.