OUR Training PROGRAMS
We offer upskilling and reskilling programs to support international talent in Finland and early-stage entrepreneurs. All of our programs are free for participants.
Join us for our current programs.
current programs
SPARK program
- September - December 2024
- Max 25 Participants
- Entirely free
The Shortcut Spark Program is a free 3-month program for women and non-binary people who want to create their own business. Together with a group of like-minded people, you will learn the most important skills to start your business, set it up for long-term growth and build meaningful connections along the way.
past programs
Azure TRAINING FOr Ukrainians
- September - October 2023
- Max 30 Participants
- Entirely free
Together with Microsoft and the Ukrainian Association in Finland, we want to support Ukrainian asylum seekers to learn high in-demand skills by providing hands-on-training that enables you to find a job in the industry.
In our free full-time training , you will get to know Microsoft’s Azure program and will be able to kickstart your career in cloud computing.
AZURE SECURITY TRAINING
- May - August 2022
- Max 50 Participants
- Entirely free
Together with Microsoft, we provide a hands-on training that teaches you the basics of secure cloud computing with Azure. After this program, you are ready to work with Microsoft Azure Security.
AWS Level up! 2024
- Max 30 Participants
- Entirely free
Level Up! 2024 is a free, full-time upskilling program aimed at boosting your career in AWS cloud computing.
AWS Finland and The Shortcut have teamed up to offer this tuition-free 10-week hybrid program in Helsinki.
Registration will open after the summer.
AWS Re/Start
- September - December 2023
- Max 25 Participants
- Entirely free
AWS re/Start is a free, full-time skills development program to jump-start your career working in cloud computing.
AWS re/Start and The Shortcut have teamed up to offer this hybrid program in Helsinki.
career coaching for international talents in rauma
- April - May 2024
- Max 12 Participants
- Entirely free
This free intensive coaching program will guide you to the Finnish job market and give a taste of the first entrepreneurial steps in the Rauma region.
This program is a collaboration of The Shortcut and International House Rauma, and is made possible by the City of Rauma, Satakunnan Ely-keskus, and TE-keskus.
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EVENTS
Attend our events and workshops where we teach you about finding a job and the startup world in Finland.
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COACHING
We offer career coaching services via the Työ-SIB program and free career coaching sessions.
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TALENT COMMUNITY
Join our Talent Community to receive job opportunities and workshop invitations according to your background.
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learning hub
Everything you need to know about finding a job in Finland or starting your own business – in one place.