A generation of young talent is growing in Turku, and their employment, skills and ability to put down roots will have a decisive impact on the future of the entire region. However, the transition into working life is exceptionally difficult at the moment.
We call this generation Gen T. What the T stands for is something we now define together. Work and hope, or unemployment and recession?
Gen T is a movement launched by the City of Turku. It invites companies to build the future of Turku – in other words, the future of all of us – by recruiting young graduates who are looking for a job and an opportunity to build their career.
The aim is not to create a few individual jobs here and there, but a movement in which Turku’s business community shows the way for the whole of Finland.
Why Gen T?
Young people need opportunities. The early stages of a career often determine the direction of the entire future. Every job, traineeship or project helps a young person build their skills and networks.
Companies need talent. Gen T helps companies find motivated young people and make use of the youth employment voucher, which covers up to 50% of salary costs.
Turku needs people who do. When young people find their place in working life in Turku, expertise, innovation and future growth remain in the region.
How can your company get involved?
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You need someone to do the work
In what role, project or development initiative could a young jobseeker bring new expertise, perspectives and energy to your company for six months? This could involve, for example, business development, marketing, technical expert work or launching a new project.
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The City of Turku’s employment services help you find a young person and make use of the employment voucher
If needed, the City of Turku’s employment services will help your company find a suitable young talent and advise you on how to use the youth employment voucher.
The employment voucher is financial support granted to the employer and can cover up to 50% of salary costs. The support can be granted for a maximum of 1,500€ per month and a total of up to 9,000€ for a period of six months.
You may also publish the “Our company is part of Gen T” badge on your website or social media channels. The badge and social media materials can be downloaded from the City of Turku media bank:
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Sign the employment contract and join the movement
Once the employment contract has been signed, the young person gets an opportunity to build their career, and your company gains a motivated new talent. At the same time, you join the Gen T movement and help build Turku’s vitality, talent base and future success.
Who is the youth employment voucher intended for?
The employment voucher is intended for young people who:
- are aged 18–29
- live in the Turku employment area
- are unemployed
Read more about the youth employment voucher and how to apply for it
Where will Gen T be visible?
Gen T is being built as an active communications and marketing initiative that highlights the participating companies and their concrete actions to promote youth employment. Company stories, successes and experiences will be showcased in Gen T’s own channels, at events and in media work.
The first companies to join will become the faces of Gen T and serve as examples of what can be done to promote youth employment.
Turku is now deciding what the T stands for! We invite you to help build the answer.
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