From studies to work in Vaasa

The event brings together Employment Services, Kela, Migri and an employer to provide clear, up‑to‑date information on job searching, benefits, residence permits and working life after studies. The goal is to help you understand your next steps and feel more confident when moving from studies to work.

What will you learn?

During the event, you will receive:

• Information about employment services in Ostrobothnia, including registration, required documents and support for jobseekers
• Job coaching and guidance to support your job‑search process
• Practical information about Kela benefits for jobseekers
• Guidance from Migri on residence permits and working in Finland
• Concrete job‑search tips from an employer, including how to improve applications and approach employers with confidence

The event is free of charge and includes a coffee break with pastries.

Where?

Government agency building (Wolffintie 35B, 1st floor, Vaasa).

Programme

13.00 Welcoming words

13.05–13.25 Services for unemployed jobseekers
Ostrobothnia Employment Services

13.25–13.35 Job Coaching
Ostrobothnia Employment Services

13.35–14.05 Kela services
Kela

14.05–14.35 Migri services
Finnish Immigration Service (Migri)

14.35–14.50 Break – coffee and pastries

14.50–15.35 Tips about job searching
Tina Nylund, PPLE The People Company Oy Ab

15.35–16.00 Mingle

Please note that the programme may be subject to minor changes.

Who is this event for? 

This event is aimed at international students and recent graduates in the Vaasa region who are planning their transition from studies to working life or are currently looking for work.

Registration

You can register for the event here (webropol.com). Your registration is binding so we can prepare the right amount of coffee and pastries. Thank you for helping us reduce food waste!

We look forward to meeting you and helping you take the next step in your journey!