OpinOvi – personal guidance for education
The OpinOvi service provides information, guidance, and advice on education and study financing for people in all stages of life. The service is personal, confidential, and based on individual needs.
Read more: OpinOvi
Contact a career guidance counselor from Employment Services when you’re considering suitable training options, ways to develop your skills, or the possibility of studying while receiving unemployment benefits. Career Counselor Nina Lehti can also direct you to the right expert, if you're not yet sure who can best help you.
Nina Lehti, opinovi.tyollisyysalue@turku.fi, +358 44 710 8311 (Finnish, English)
Vocational study counseling
You can discuss vocational training options, applications, financial aid during studies, study prerequisites, and other concerns with a vocational study counselor.
Johanna Leskinen johanna.leskinen@edu.turku.fi, tel. 040 186 5208, Appointment calendar, Leskinen (Finnish, English)
Mia-Maria Jokinen mia-maria.jokinen@turunakk.fi, tel. 040 483 9887, Appointment calendar, Jokinen (Finnish)
Kati Runola kati.runola@raseko.fi, tel. 044 705 7551 (Finnish, English)
Guidance Services for Continuous Learning at Turku University of Applied Sciences
Contact a counselor at Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turku UAS) if you are considering applying to a university of applied sciences or taking courses through the Open UAS.
jatkuvaoppiminen@turkuamk.fi (Finnish, English)
Other Guidance Services
Career choice and career guidance
In career and vocational guidance, you can have a confidential discussion with a psychologist about career choices, professional development, employment opportunities, and lifelong learning.
Read more: Vocational guidance and career planning
Ohjaamo – Services for young people
Ohjaamo is a service point for people under the age of 30, located near the center of Turku. Ohjaamo supports young people in all kinds of situations, including employment, education, housing, leisure, and well-being.
Read more: Ohjaamo (ohjaamot.fi)
Apprenticeship training
An apprenticeship means signing a fixed-term employment contract with an employer. During an apprenticeship, most learning and skill development takes place on the job, through real work tasks in the chosen profession. The goal is to complete a vocational qualification or a part of it.
Read more: Turku Vocational Institute (tai.fi)
SIMHE – Education and Guidance Services for Immigrants
SIMHE Services of the University of Turku primarily offer study and career guidance to immigrants living in Finland with higher education background or with plans to study in higher education.
Read more: SIMHE (utu.fi)
MOI services – for students with a foreign background
MOI service helps when planning and applying for studies. The service offers support also during the studies.
Read more MOI services (turkuamk.fi)
Labour market training
Labour market training provides professional skills and competencies that enhance your chances of employment either in your current field or new field of expertise. You can apply for these trainings using an online form.
If you are selected for labour market training, you will receive unemployment benefits and compensation for expenses during the training period. For questions about the training content, please contact the trainer listed in the training announcement.
Lue lisää: Labour market training