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Good morning and welcome to another #Wednesdays4Turku, where we dive into important regional updates and raise awareness on key topics affecting our community. This week, we're focusing on the Labour Force Barometer, a valuable tool offering both national and regional insights into employment trends and skills needs. Whether you're a job seeker, employer, policymaker, or educator, this tool helps make sense of where the labour market is heading—and what we need to prepare for in the near future. The Labour Force Barometer is a collaborative effort, produced by the Ministry of Employment and the Economy, the KEHA Centre, and the regional ELY Centres. It's built with input from a wide range of stakeholders, including educational institutions and employers, ensuring that the forecast reflects real-world demands. You can explore sector-specific information and upcoming skills needs directly on their website: tyovoimabarometri.fi South-West Finland: Where We Stand and What’s Ahe...

Finland is a popular destination for international students, with over 20,000 students currently pursuing higher education in the country. The city of Turku alone hosts around 2,500 international students. Turku aims to be the best student city in Finland. However, these students face significant challenges in finding employment integrating and being included into Finnish society. Some Challenges Faced by International Students: 1. Job Search Difficulties: International students in Finland struggle to find part-time jobs due to language barriers, lack of professional networks, unwillingliness to employ 'unfarmiliar' names or faces; and limited work experience. 2. Integration Challenges: International students often find it difficult to integrate into Finnish society due to cultural differences, language barriers, and limited social connections. 3. Financial Constraints: International students in Finland are required to pay tuition fees, which can range from €6,000 t...