additional resources
The Shortcut is one of many great organizations which supports immigrants in Finland. Check our additional resources to find more info on finding a job in Finland or starting your own business.
Find a job in Finland
- Jobs in Finland: Find English-speaking positions in Finland. Offers filtering option and a chatbot to make your search even easier.
- Business Finland: Use Talent Explorer Funding to get hired as an internationalization expert
- Talent Explorer: Watch our full series about Talent Explorer Funding to learn more about how to get a job as an internationalization expert
- NewCo Helsinki: NewCo offers a variety of services for anyone interested to start their own business: Book a free business advisory session, attend their insightful workshops and learn more about what it means to be a business owner in Finland on their website.
- Startup Grant: If you are officially unemployed, you should also talk to the TE office about the Startup Grant (Starttiraha) and other services available
- Aalto University Starting Up Program: This is a free, open-access online course that covers the fundamentals of startup entrepreneurship. Learn to think like an entrepreneur and to solve real-world problems by creating something new.
Start a business in finland
Start a business in finland
- NewCo Helsinki: NewCo offers a variety of services for anyone interested to start their own business: Book a free business advisory session, attend their insightful workshops and learn more about what it means to be a business owner in Finland on their website.
- Startup Grant: If you are officially unemployed, you should also talk to the TE office about the Startup Grant (Starttiraha) and other services available
- Aalto University Starting Up Program: This is a free, open-access online course that covers the fundamentals of startup entrepreneurship. Learn to think like an entrepreneur and to solve real-world problems by creating something new.
MOVING to Finland
- Suomi Info: Find info about permits depending on your nationality (EU citizens, non-EU citizens, Nordic citizens)
- Immigrant Checklist: Overview of services available to Finnish immigrants
- Welcome to Finland Guide: Information on moving and settling in Finland. Available in many languages including English, Russian, French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic and many more.
- Info Finland: Great overview of information for moving, living and working in Finland. Check the tips for permits, jobs, housing and education.
- Newcomer Guide: If you are looking for information about moving to, living, working, studying and enjoying life in the Helsinki Capital region - the Newcomer’s guide is for you.
- My Helsinki: If you're moving to the capital region, My Helsinki is a great page to learn more about what it's like living in Helsinki filled with interviews of locals, guides and tips on how to enjoy your free time.
