Do you want a summer job for 2026 – come to the Kesäksi duuniin events!

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The busiest application period for summer and seasonal jobs starts in January with the Summer Jobs in South Karelia 2026 events. This year, in addition to the main events in Imatra and Lappeenranta, you will also have the chance to meet recruiting employers and other exhibitors in Luumäki and Parikkala.

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Event dates and locations

20 January 2026, 12:00–15:00, Imatra Sports Hall
21 January 2026, 12:00–15:00, Taavetti School Centre
22 January 2026, 12:00–15:00, Lappeenranta City Theatre foyer
12 February 2026, 13:30–17:00, Parikkala Town Hall

Book a suitable event in your calendar and follow up-to-date information on the Summer Jobs theme page and the employment area’s social media accounts:

Events in Imatra and Lappeenranta – summer jobs and information about working life, together with Ding Man and Samu Pellikka
The programme for the Imatra and Lappeenranta events is the same, but the participating employers will vary. Check the detailed information via the links and join us – even for both events!

  • 12:00 Event opening
    Hosted by Ding Ma, Director of Vitality for the City of Lappeenranta.
  • 13:00 and 14:00 Music and career story
    Music performance and interview with Samu Pellikka, guitarist of the band Aston Kalmari.
  • 12:00–15:00 Meet employers, visit the CV clinic and CV photo booth
    Presentation stands in the event area, CV clinic, and CV photo booth by digital tutors from Vocational College Sampo.

There will also be an information desk for the employment area at the events!

All Summer Jobs events are free of charge and do not require registration. Through the event-specific links, you can see the employers and other exhibitors who have signed up:

Events in Luumäki and Parikkala – summer jobs and information about working life
Luumäki event at Taavetti School Centre on 21 January 2026.

Parikkala event at Parikkala Town Hall on 12 February 2026.

  • 13:30–17:00 CV clinic open

  • 13:30–15:00 Pupils of grades 8 and 9 at Parikkala Lower Secondary School: meet employers and learn about summer jobs

  • 15:00–17:00 Upper secondary students and other job seekers: meet employers and learn about summer jobs

  • Kesäksi duuniin 12.2.2026 Parikkala - Job Market Finland

(Programme changes possible.)

  • South Karelia employment area
  • Imatra
  • Lappeenranta
  • Lemi
  • Luumäki
  • Parikkala
  • Rautjärvi
  • Ruokolahti
  • Savitaipale
  • Taipalsaari