Projects supporting employment
In the Vaasa region, a strong focus is placed on the development of services and a sense of community. There are plenty of different ongoing projects. Here are some of the ongoing employment promotion projects in our region.
Inclusion and work capacity
TEO – Work ability and vitality through involvement
The project has ended.
Read more (only in Finnish and Swedish)
Work ability support project
In Vaasa, the project “Supporting the work capacity of partially disabled people and a model for supported employment in Vaasa” will be implemented during 2021-2022. The project is part of the national work ability programme implemented by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health together with the Ministry of Employment and the Economy in 2019-2023. The primary target group of the project is unemployed people of working age with partial work ability.
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For newcomers in Finland
Welcome Steps
The aim of the Welcome Steps project is to promote the integration and settlement of immigrants within Vaasa’s cooperation network and to develop the digital accessibility and effectiveness of the Welcome Office’s low-threshold guidance and counselling services.
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Support for job search through projects
Silta – Bron (“Bridge”)
The active operations of the project are starting in spring 2024. Read more.
Vaasan Setlementi’s URA-services
Vaasan Setlementti´s URA-services is an employment project funded by Pohjanmaan TE-toimisto and the city of Vaasa. We help long-term unemployed job seekers find work try-outs and wage subsidy work places.
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Jobb Point
Jobb Point is a project that aims to find skilled labour for companies in Ostrobothnia. Through the project, you as a jobseeker can get help in finding a job. We can also help you if you want to change your career.
Read more (only in Finnish and Swedish)
Work ability support project
In Vaasa, the project “Supporting the work capacity of partially disabled people and a model for supported employment in Vaasa” will be implemented during 2021-2022. The project is part of the national work ability programme implemented by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health together with the Ministry of Employment and the Economy in 2019-2023. The primary target group of the project is unemployed people of working age with partial work ability.
Read more (only in Finnish and Swedish)
Föregångarna
Föregångarna will help you get ahead in terms of work, studies and social life. The key words in this activity are IRHV, which stands for information, advice, guidance and counselling. (information, rådgivning, handledning och vägledning).
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For young people
Youth workshop Varikko
The Varikko workshop is for young people aged 15-28 from Vaasa who need support in managing their lives or planning their future.
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Spurtti workshop
Workshop Spurtti is for you if you are a young person or young adult aged 15-29 who is not in education, training or working life and you need specific support before moving on to studies, working life or other services.
Read more (only in Finnish and Swedish)
The Federation of Special Welfare Organisations Ehjä
For immigrants aged 14-29. Helps you find a job.