The Shortcut is an impact-driven non-profit organization dedicated to professional integration, career transformation and entrepreneurship in Finland. We are deeply embedded in the startup ecosystem, funded by the Startup Foundation and have the same parent organization as Slush, Maria 01 and Junction.
We bridge the gap between job seekers and companies in Finland by providing in-demand training and fostering a growth mindset in the community.
teaching about the Finnish job market and startup world.
for you to reskill & upskill or grow your business.
from our program attendees and career coaching.
from our program attendees and career coaching.
Making a difference is our goal. We choose our strategy and methods to get results.
The Shortcut is a community that celebrates learning. There are ups and downs throughout the process and it is okay. Learning is never a linear process.
We are at the forefront of teaching in-demand skills and growth mindset for the companies of the future.
Our team members, speakers and mentors walk the talk. We share the vital lessons we learned along the way.
Our team is dedicated to help you with your business or your job seeking journey. You can book a meeting with each of us according to our expertise.
Please keep in mind that meetings are meant to serve our community. If you want to talk about collaboration or a service/product you provide, please send us an email instead.
Interim CEO
annukka.mickelsson@ theshortcut.org
You can book a meeting with me about:
Startups, strategy, entrepreneurial mindset and Finnish society.I Speak:
English, Finnish, Swedish..
Director of Operations & Revenue
charlotta.kauranne @theshortcut.org
You can book a meeting with me about:
Project planning, feedback on business plans, branding, pitching and CV reviews.I Speak:
English, Finnish, Swedish and French.
Talent and Service Coordinator
anna.hiltunen @theshortcut.org
You can book a meeting with me about:
Career change, adult education, organisational development, career in international development, work-family balance.I Speak:
English and Finnish.
Project Manager Spark Academy
You can book a meeting with me about:
Career confidence, starting your company, business plan feedback, growing your company & acquiring first customers.I Speak:
English, Finnish and Estonian.
Career Coach
virpi.jalonen @theshortcut.org
You can book a meeting with me about:
Career coaching, finding your strenghs, job search strategy, personal development plans, CV & LinkedIn & portfolio reviews, creative job applications, interviews.I Speak:
English, Finnish and Spanish.
Career Coach
anna.weissenberg @theshortcut.org
You can book a meeting with me about:
Career coaching, career change, career development, CV & LinkedIn profile reviews, cover letters, applications, Finnish society & media.I Speak:
English, Finnish and Swedish.
Career Coach
yvonne.westerlund @theshortcut.org
You can book a meeting with me about:
Career and leadership coaching, hands-on and strategic job search, clarifying your skills and strengths, professional communication, networking, Linkedin strategy, CV and application help.I Speak:
English, Finnish and Swedish.
Career Coach & Community Manager
You can book a meeting with me about:
Networking, pitching & public speaking, expressing your skills.I Speak:
English and Dutch.
Marketing Specialist
victoria.tran @theshortcut.org
You can book a meeting with me about:
Social Media Marketing, Video Marketing, Hospitality Management.I Speak:
English and Vietnamese.
Program Coordinator
You can book a meeting with me about:
CV advice, soft (presentation) skills, mock interview, integration.I Speak:
English and Dutch.Talent and Service Coordinator
anna.hiltunen @theshortcut.org
You can book a meeting with me about:
Career change, adult education, organisational development, career in international development, work-family balance.I Speak:
English and Finnish.
Spark Academy Teaching Assistant
You can book a meeting with me about:
Coursework advice, meditation instructor, cultural policy and integration.I Speak:
English, Romanian, Spanish, Finnish, French and Portuguese.Who supports us behind the scenes
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