Training try-out

You can use the training trial to explore career choices and career options. The purpose of the try-out is to determine whether the field and training are suitable for you. The training try-out is organised at an educational institution and is planned individually according to your needs.

The training try-out is agreed upon in the employment plan or other equivalent plan.

You will receive the same unemployment benefits during training trial as you do while you are unemployed. 

If the costs of participating in the training try-out are incurred, you can receive expense allowance for the days of participation. If you do not receive expense allowance from the payer of the unemployment benefit, that is, an unemployment fund or Kela, the employment authority can pay a discretionary expense allowance.

To whom and on what terms

You can participate in a training try-out if

• you have registered as a jobseeker
• the training trial has been agreed upon in your employment plan
• the employment authority estimates that a training trial is the best way to support your employment.

In your employment plan, you agree with the employment authority on whether you will find a training try-out placement yourself or whether you need help finding a place.

Do the following

Contact the employment authority in your area and ask if you can participate in a training try-out.

The Job Market Finland's regional pages contain contact information provided by employment officials.