Newcomer Information Session about Working Life
Description
Are you looking to find a job, start a business, or grow your career in the Helsinki capital region?
International House Helsinki’s (IHH) Newcomer Information Sessions provide a wide range of information and support, whether you are already an entrepreneur or professional, or aspiring to become one.
Join our Newcomer Information Session about Working Life to learn the best practices and channels for job searching in the Helsinki capital region. Employees and teleworkers will also receive practical information about working life in the area. We will cover important topics such as earnings-related insurance, social security, unionisation, and career support for partners and spouses. You will also get an introduction to starting a business in the region.
The session will take place on 25 February at 14.00–16.00 EET.
Our Newcomer information sessions are designed for international newcomers who are moving or considering moving to the Helsinki capital region for work, business, or family.
Whether you’re new to the Helsinki capital region or simply want to learn more about life and work here, these useful guides will help you settle in and feel at home:
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Sign up for the Newcomer Information Sessionopens in new tabopens in new tab.
Please sign up at least 24 hours before the starting time.
Once you have filled in and submitted the registration form, you will receive an email 1–2 days before the event with the link for joining the online session (Microsoft Teams).
The materials used at the event will be distributed to all registrants, so signing up is useful. You can also find the link for joining the session on this page little before it starts.
Programme
The Newcomer Information Session on 25 February will feature presentations from:
- International House Helsinki
- Finnish Centre for Pensionsopens in new tabopens in new tab
- Confederations of trade unions Akava opens in new tabopens in new taband SAKopens in new tabopens in new tab
- The Spouse Programopens in new tabopens in new tab
- Business Helsinkiopens in new tabopens in new tab
Attendees are encouraged to attend the entire session or just the sections that appeal to their needs. See the detailed schedule of the programme here (pdf).
Our online session will provide you with information on topics such as:
- Characteristics of the Helsinki labour market
- Tips and strategies for job search
- Support and guidance services for jobseekers
- Employee rights
- Why join a trade union
- Earnings-related insurance system
- Cross-border and remote work
- Services for entrepreneurs
- Career support for accompanying spouses
The sessions are held in English and take place online. The sessions are organised regularly, but the content varies. Feel free to participate in one or more, or only the parts that suit your needs.
Please note that International House Helsinki does not operate as an employment agency, so we do not offer job placement services.