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Training for jobseekers

Employment Services offer free training for jobseekers aimed at helping and guiding jobseekers.

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When you need guidance on clarifying career options, for example, or you want to explore your strengths and development areas, you can receive support in the form of different types of training. Training will provide you with help in e.g. looking for a job or a place to study as well as career planning. Training is organised as individual meetings and in groups.

Learn more about coaching services

Below you will find some examples of different coaching alternatives. Your specialist will be able to provide you with more information on the alternatives. Agree on starting the coaching with your specialist.

Job Coaching Uusimaa (in Finnish)
Practical work training is a personal steering service tailored to your personal needs and situation.
Employment service for the commerce, tourism and catering sectors
Find a job quickly in the commerce, tourism or catering sector. The service offers extensive support in mapping your skills and searching for jobs.

Group coaching

Career Path Coaching (in Finnish)
Career path coaching is a coaching service combining group-based career coaching (15–20 days) and an individual follow-up path.
Job Path Coaching (in Finnish)
The service combines group-based job search coaching (5–10 days) and an individual follow-up path seamlessly linked to it.

For migrants

Preparation for working life for immigrants (in Finnish)
The service is intended for migrant jobseekers who are looking for work and need support in e.g. preparing for the job interview or with documents related to the job application.
Sauma preparation for working life (in Finnish)
The training is suited to you, if you have moved to the country and you speak at least basic Finnish (level A2) and you do not have a job. The service will be provided in easy Finnish.
International Talent Employment Service (in Finnish)
The service is intended for migrants with higher education who are looking for work in their field.
Integration services for jobseekers
The Helsinki Employment Services will advise and guide you in finding work and offer other services that will help you integrate and find work opportunities. Such services may include integration training and multilingual social orientation.
Integration services for those who are not jobseekers
Helsinki Employment Services provides information on Finnish and Swedish language courses, society in general and group and leisure activities, for example. We offer support and guidance on how to start a good life in Helsinki.

For persons in need of special support

Tailored coaching service (in Finnish)
The service is intended for those with a need for multidisciplinary intensified support and/or challenges with motivation or executive functions.