Opin Training Program

Do you have work experience and a degree from abroad, but need support to find employment in Finland? OpinTie program helps you build your career.

What we offer:

• help with skills recognition – we assist in determining recognition options for your degree
• guidance on certificate courses required for employment in your field in Finland
• job-seeking skills practice
• Finnish language instruction
• information about Finnish society and working life

For whom: OpinTie is suitable for you if you already have work experience and a degree from abroad and want to learn the basics of Finnish

How to join: You can join the group flexibly throughout the year. The training program lasts approximately 4 months.

For more information: opinvalmennus@hameenlinna.fi, tel. 0505677888

Do you already have basic Finnish language skills but have not yet found your pathway to employment? In OpinTyö program, you can develop your Finnish language skills through a work placement and become familiar with Finnish working life.

Mitä tarjoamme:

• group and individual coaching as well as work placement
• Finnish language instruction
• information about Finnish society and working life
• guidance on CV writing and obtaining skills cards
• advice on applying for jobs and education

Kenelle: OpinTyö-valmennus sopii sinulle, jos osaat suomen kielen alkeet ja selviät arkisista keskusteluista. Olet motivoitunut ja valmis työelämään.

How to join: You can apply at any time. New groups start twice a year. The coaching program lasts approximately 4 months.

For more information: opinvalmennus@hameenlinna.fi, tel. 0401595575 or 0407034765

Would you like to learn Finnish at a relaxed pace? Do you need more information about Finnish society? In OpinPa program, we help you learn. Tell us what your goal is, and together we can plan the steps to achieve it.

What we offer:

• Finnish language instruction
• civics education
• digital skills training
• personalized guidance and advice

For whom: OpinPa is suitable for you if you are looking for pleasant and relaxed Finnish language instruction.

How to join: You can join the group flexibly throughout the year. The coaching program lasts approximately 4 months.

For more information: opinvalmennus@hameenlinna.fi, tel. 0401530786

Do you already have a degree or work experience in sustainable development from abroad, but want to build networks and find employment in the field in Finland?

The program is conducted in English.

What we offer:

• classroom instruction
• supported self-study
• group work
• assignments and projects as well as work placement in companies in the field

For whom: OpinEKO is suitable for you if you already have work experience or training in the field of sustainable development/environment/responsibility and a desire and motivation to further develop your skills.

How to join: You can apply at any time. New groups start twice a year. The coaching program lasts approximately 4 months.

For more information: aruna.sampath@hameenlinna.fi, tel. 0401934957