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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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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What participants say
“I really appreciate the support that The Shortcut is providing. I’m still in touch with the team and there are many synergies with my work.”
Arina Lykova
Arina LykovaBYOB Participant
"Back in my home country, there isn't anything like The Shortcut where you get offered a free program on how to start a business."​
Sabi Bako
Sabi BakoBYOB Participant
"The Shortcut exposed me to the world of startups where my experience could help shape a growing exciting company and it enabled me to build a valuable network in Finland which is vital. Little did I know I would find a job where I could work with world-renowned brands and love the job I do."​
Sam Clayton
Sam claytonCatalyst program 2019
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EVENTS

Attend our events and workshops where we teach you about finding a job and the startup world in Finland.​

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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