{"id":69,"date":"2021-06-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-20T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogit.metropolia.fi\/variousvariables\/2021\/06\/21\/talent-hubs-in-the-making-collaborating-for-a-future-finland\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T12:39:24","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T09:39:24","slug":"talent-hubs-in-the-making-collaborating-for-a-future-finland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogit.metropolia.fi\/variousvariables\/2021\/06\/21\/talent-hubs-in-the-making-collaborating-for-a-future-finland\/","title":{"rendered":"Talent hubs in the making: collaborating for a Future Finland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finland faces a challenging future with the declining birth rate and ageing population (1).\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The welfare state needs more education and work based immigration to survive (2).\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Frustration over international professionals\u2019 struggle to land jobs in Finland increases (3).\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Requirements of fluency in Finnish is the number one barrier for employment (4).<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We are all growing familiar with these kinds of headlines. There is no way around it: Finland needs to invest more in international professionals \u2014 not only in attracting new talent to Finland, but also in solving the struggles with employment and inclusion. The long overdue change requires a shift in attitudes and practices as well as structural amendments across sectors and spheres of life. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That change is now being pushed hard, and in more extensive collaboration than ever before. Are you already familiar with what is happening on the strategic and structural levels to solve the employment challenge? Or have you noticed how these strategies impact the services you get as an international professional? <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Holistic quality services across organisational boundaries<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201dThe career coach I spoke to was very friendly and straightforward, paid attention to my needs and wishes and offered guidance based on those.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe career coach does a great job and she is very empathetic and helpful. She got me a whole list of advice and possibilities where to find a job and studies in Finland.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is your experience of valuable service? These customer quotes highlight the importance of matching opportunities with your needs, regardless of which organisation provides them. Indeed, according to research, efficient and holistic solutions for individuals are created in networks (5).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And, even if Finland is no way near the ideal situation yet, the good news is that a lot is currently being done to make Finland more open and inclusive at all levels. Funding is targeted to steer operations towards the shared goals. New services and projects are popping up like swimmers by a lakeside on a hot summer day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the increase in numbers, however, comes the challenge. How can you navigate in the jungle of services? How can you find the right ones for you and not fall between the cracks?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rather than everybody becoming Sherlock Holmes, Finnish service providers must commit to coordinated collaboration for smooth and knowledgeable services.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Talent Boost and local government pilots on employment: joint efforts to increase access to job market<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strategically speaking, changing the course of this country requires a shared goal as well as coordination and cooperation, both nationally and locally. Luckily, there is a genuine motivation to work in collaborative networks in Finland. And, this is how strategies slowly start dribbling down into the quality of services for you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the national level, the cross-administrative Talent Boost programme was launched a few years ago to coordinate the wide variety of services and operators working with international professionals and students in Finland (6). The programme objectives are to make:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finland more attractive internationally,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">employers willing and able to recruit international talent and\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">international professionals\u2019 expertise to drive internationalisation and renewal of Finnish companies and organisations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Changes are taking place on the municipal level as well. The new local government pilots on employment are set to improve quality and coordination in employment services (7). The initiative brings about massive restructuring of responsibilities between the state, municipalities, public employment and business services (TE services) and other local actors. The pilot municipalities have taken charge of employment services for selected groups of unemployed jobseekers, including immigrants and foreign-language speakers. The goals of the pilots are ambitious: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to increase employment,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to create new solutions,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to improve access to labour market and\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to develop services and service models in networks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Both initiatives are in line with the government programme towards a more sustainable and inclusive Finland, built on competence and skills (8). <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If one word were to be picked from all these policies and strategies, it would be <\/span><b>together<\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Network collaboration becoming reality in the Helsinki region: through the lens of Metropolia<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Behind the scenes, a hub of networks is indeed buzzing in the Helsinki region. What does this mean in practice for you? A few concrete examples can be explored through the lens of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolia.fi\/en\/services\/simhe-services-for-immigrants\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Metropolia SIMHE services<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Supporting Immigrants in Higher Education in Finland).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are you unemployed, live in the Helsinki region and have a higher education degree? If yes, you will have access to Metropolia\u2019s guidance and education services to unemployed international professionals, developed in collaboration with the employment pilots of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kerava (9). <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your employment services perhaps guide you directly to the already well-established <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolia.fi\/en\/services\/simhe-services-for-immigrants\/personal-guidance-and-counselling\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">personal SIMHE guidance.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> You might join SIMHE group guidance, e.g. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolia.fi\/en\/services\/simhe-services-for-immigrants\/guidance-generalia-lectures\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Guidance Generalia lectures<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and smaller group activities. In these services you get support in your study and\/or career path from the SIMHE career coaches. They are specialised in guiding international professionals with a higher education degree or wishing to get one. Guidance is based on your needs, competences and career wishes, matching you with the right opportunities in the service networks of the area and Finland.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are you in a different life situation? Don\u2019t worry, SIMHE guidance services are also available to you. You just need to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolia.fi\/en\/services\/simhe-services-for-immigrants\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">explore our services and book an appointment yourself on our website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your background matches, SIMHE career coaches will guide you to Metropolia\u2019s new <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolia.fi\/en\/academics\/study-opportunities-for-immigrants#careerboostprogrammes\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Career Boost programmes<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for unemployed jobseekers. The programmes run in the fields of automation business, business accounting, ICT, nursing and real estate and construction. In these programmes you get to develop and update your field-specific and Finnish language competence and get connected to local employers. A Metropolia expert of your field also maps and documents your competence to help Finnish employers better understand your expertise \u2014 and recruit you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You might also bump into a SIMHE career coach in activities of other organisations and associations, most recently with e.g. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/luckan.fi\/english\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Luckan Integration<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iwwof.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">International Working Women of Finland ry<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyyti.fi\/en\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nyyti ry<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, or in social media groups<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Vice versa, in Metropolia\u2019s SIMHE activities you can get insights and advice from specialised visiting speakers, e.g. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oph.fi\/en\/services\/recognition-and-international-comparability-qualifications\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">EDUFI<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on recognition of qualifications, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newcohelsinki.fi\/en\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NewCo Helsinki<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on entrepreneurship or company representatives and international talents themselves on work-related topics such as professional networking or job seeking channels.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition, you might end up participating in some of the services developed in the Talent Boost project <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolia.fi\/en\/rdi\/rdi-projects\/the-international-talents-accelerating-growth-project\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">International Talents Accelerating Growth<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, e.g. in recruitment events, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/spouseprogram.fi\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Spouse programme,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> public services of the further developed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ihhelsinki.fi\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">International House Helsinki<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/helsinki.chamber.fi\/entrypoint-mentoring-programme\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">EntryPoint mentoring programme<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (transitioning to the City of Espoo in the autumn 2021). If you are a student, maybe you are applying for a job through JobTeaser, a career and recruitment portal launched in collaboration with the higher education institutions in the region. A new Talent Helsinki project, together with similar ones in Espoo and Vantaa, will make sure to continue the coordinated work for more excellent services!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And while looking for a job, did you know for example that companies can apply for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessfinland.fi\/en\/for-finnish-customers\/services\/funding\/explorer\/talent-explorer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Talent Explorer funding from Business Finland<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> when recruiting international professionals for certain types of jobs? Or that they can get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ihhelsinki.fi\/services\/advisory-counselling-service-for-employers\/#advisory-counselling-service-for-employers\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">advice and counselling service on international recruitment from International House Helsinki<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is indeed a growing network of experts that are working together to make Finland work for you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Together towards a Finland 2.0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certainly, no man is an island \u2014 neither is a service provider in a Finland 2.0. Improving employment opportunities for international professionals requires awareness raising and action at all layers of society, from individuals to companies and organisations and the government.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This country can succeed only in collaborative networks. Customised, easily accessible, quality support for international talents is a must, and so is continuity to these services. Service providers as well as strategy makers need to re-think the way they operate and push further. Importantly, you need to have the opportunity to participate in developing the Future Finland.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yet, crucial to employment is naturally that more and more Finnish companies and organisations change their recruitment practices. Operations must be adjusted towards an inclusive work culture. Luckily, we have a growing number of forerunners showing their colleagues how to do it in a Finland 2.0. Also, the front of organisations helping employers find, recruit and support international professionals is becoming wider and wider.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The road map is there. Let\u2019s take a tiger leap towards the Future Finland together. Now.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Interested in reading more on the topic?<\/strong> See the recent publication:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:220,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stenberg, H., Antikainen, M., Lintala, E. Roivas, M. 2021. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theseus.fi\/handle\/10024\/472454\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Towards a Finland of talents together \u2013 insights on the SIMHE operations<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, TAITO 70.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:220,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sources:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yle 2021. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/yle.fi\/uutiset\/osasto\/news\/consultancy_foreign_labour_needed_to_combat_population_decline\/11961496\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Consultancy: Foreign labour needed to combat population decline. Yle News.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Viewed on 9 June 2021.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teivainen, A. 2021. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helsinkitimes.fi\/finland\/finland-news\/domestic\/19078-chamber-of-commerce-finland-needs-target-of-30-000-for-skills-based-immigration.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chamber of Commerce: Finland needs target of 30,000 for skills-based immigration. Helsinki Times.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Viewed on 9 June 2021.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Faye, N. 2021. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/yle.fi\/uutiset\/osasto\/news\/brain_waste_squanders_potential_and_talent_in_finland\/11779404\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8221;Brain waste&#8221; squanders potential and talent in Finland. Yle News.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Viewed on 9 June 2021.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rask, S. 2021. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The biggest problem internationals face on the Finnish job market \u2013 and 3 ways to solve it. Vieraskyn\u00e4. Mothers in Business blog.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Viewed on 9 June 2021.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rautvuori, M. &amp; Jyr\u00e4m\u00e4, A. 2015. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.aalto.fi\/media\/filer_public\/48\/47\/484746bf-4a1f-4f8e-9370-2d22c36b2cab\/palvelumuotoilu.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kaupungin kehitysty\u00f6n kehitt\u00e4minen &#8211; verkoston\u00e4k\u00f6kulma. In\u00a0\u00a0 Palvelumuotoilu saapuu verkostojen kaupunkiin: Verkosto- ja muotoilun\u00e4k\u00f6kulmia kaupungin palvelujen kehitt\u00e4miseen (pdf). 119-136.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Aalto-yliopiston julkaisusarja. Viewed on 9 June 2021.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland. 2021. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tem.fi\/en\/talent-boost-en\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Talent Boost programme.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Viewed on 9 June 2021.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland. 2021. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tem.fi\/en\/local-government-pilots-on-employment\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Local government pilots on employment.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Viewed on 9 June\u00a0 2021.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Government Programme. 2019. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/valtioneuvosto.fi\/en\/marin\/government-programme\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Inclusive and competent Finland \u2013 a socially, economically and ecologically sustainable society<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Viewed on 9 June 2021.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Metropolia. 2021. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolia.fi\/en\/about-us\/news-and-events\/metropolia-promotes-international-professionals-entry-to-local-job-market-in-collaboration-with-employment-pilots\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Metropolia promotes international professionals\u2019 entry to local job market in collaboration with employment pilots<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Viewed on 9 June 2021.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finland faces a challenging future with the declining birth rate and ageing population (1).\u00a0\u00a0 The welfare state needs more education and work based immigration to survive (2).\u00a0\u00a0 Frustration over international professionals\u2019 struggle to land jobs in Finland increases (3).\u00a0\u00a0 Requirements of fluency in Finnish is the number one barrier for employment (4).\u00a0 We are all [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":63,"featured_media":70,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[53,117,109,119,121,123],"class_list":["post-69","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-henkilosto","tag-employment","tag-international-degree-student","tag-international-talent","tag-networks","tag-services","tag-talent-hub"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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