Economy and Youth TAT
TAT helps you develop your skills in economics and working life and get excited about entrepreneurship!
Click on the link and discover programmes that help you get financial skills and entrepreneurship. These programmes address levels from pre-primary education to higher education.
Opetushallitus Board of Education - Eurodesk
Eurodesk provides free information on opportunities to travel, work, study and volunteer in Europe or participate in EU-funded programmes for young people up to 30 years old.
One-Stop Guidance Centre
A one-stop guidance centre targeted at people under 30-years where you can get help on matters related to work, education and training.
There are approximately 70 One-Stop Guidance Centres all over Finland from Rovaniemi to Hanko.
Job Market Finland – Employment services locally
If you need to prepare an employment plan, improve your job-seeking skills, get guidance while choosing a career path or you’re looking for training courses, your local employment agency can help you. You can benefit from a wide range of services that support job search and employment. Click on the link to find your employment area and information about their services.
The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
Through the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) you can find information about working life, wellbeing at work, occupational safety and much more.
Click on the link to find out more about how this independent public-law body can support you.
Offices and service points in Helsinki, Kuopio, Lappeenranta, Oulu, Tampere and Turku, Finland.
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Family Leave - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s services provide support for all employers and employees. On their website you will find all information on the rights and practicalities around family leave.
Social Insurance Institution of Finland
Kela, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland, plays a key role in the Finnish social security system. Social security narrows income disparities among families and individuals and guarantees everyone an adequate standard of living. Parents are entitled to family leave and various benefits from Kela following the birth of a child. Find more information on their website.
Child Strategy
The aim of the Child Strategy is to support vulnerable children and their families. Finland implements the European Child Guarantee as part of the work related to the National Child Strategy. Discover more on their website.
European Health Insurance Card
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) gives you access to medically necessary, state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in any of the 27 EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland or the United Kingdom under the same conditions and at the same cost (free in some countries) as people insured in that country. Find out how you can apply for this free card.
The Employment and Equality Committee
The Committee deals with issues such as the working environment, safety at work, occupational health, labour, employment, and equality. Discover their services on their website.
Ombudsman for equality
The Ombudsman for Equality monitors the Equality Act and provides guidance and information on discrimination due to gender, gender identity and gender expression, and promotion of equality. Learn more about their work by visiting their website.
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The Council for Gender Equality
The Council for Gender Equality promotes gender equality in society. Find out about their work and services on their website.
Non-discrimination Ombudsman
The Non-discrimination Ombudsman promotes equality and prevents discrimination. In addition, the Ombudsman works towards improving the rights and status of foreign nationals. Learn more on the website.
InfoFinland
InfoFinland provides information to immigrants on the country's work environment, study opportunities, and health systems.
Learn more about your rights related to wages and working hours in Finland on the website.
Entrepreneurship Subsidies and Grants
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (TEM) website is your portal for information on the many subsidies and grants available to citizens. It can help if you are involved in any kind of entrepreneurial endeavour or undertaking an employment-promoting venture or business.
Learn more about TEM’s benefits and how to grow your business on their website.
Income Security
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (STM) is responsible for policies to prevent economic inequality, and helps to reduce the risk of poverty and social exclusion by providing income security and social care to persons in a vulnerable situation.
If you’re going through a period of unemployment or illness, you can discover the benefits you’re eligible for on STM’s website.
Income security - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (stm.fi)