Employment service

In future, we will remind job seekers of upcoming appointments and deadlines. The change will take effect on March 1.

Young people under the age of 25 who do not have a vocational upper secondary qualification are required to apply for education. This means that young people must apply for two places on courses leading to a degree, which are due to start in the autumn. This obligation applies to young people who are graduating from comprehensive school or upper secondary school or who are already job seekers.

There have been changes to the provision of employment services and to jobseeker obligations at the turn of the year. In addition, the consequences of a jobseeker’s non-compliance for unemployment benefits and the validity of the job search will become stricter starting from 1 March 2026. Your employment services coach will go through these changes with you during your next appointment.

The City of Jyväskylä and Finnish innovation company Demola Global Oy will launch a collaboration in spring 2026 with the aim of supporting the employment and skills development of highly educated international experts, graduating students, and those seeking a new direction.

The labor market situation in Central Finland is currently challenging, and many unemployed people are considering how to improve their employability. One concrete solution is apprenticeship training, which offers the opportunity to update one's skills or even train for a completely new field while working.

The City of Jyväskylä Sports Services has been offering physical activity counseling to residents since 2010. This spring, an exciting trial is underway, with the service being provided for the first time in collaboration with local businesses.

The second floor of Työntalo will undergo renovation on December 15, 2025. Työntalo is located in Jyväskylä, at Hannikaisenkatu 11–13. Customer meetings will be held on the first and third floors during the renovation. Please check the appointment confirmation you received for the meeting location.

Have you ever considered becoming self-employed as an entrepreneur? Entrepreneurship can open up new opportunities, give you the freedom to utilize your skills, and help you build your future in your own way. However, you don't have to jump into entrepreneurship all at once; you can also get started with small steps.

The City of Jyväskylä supports employers in hiring employees with a new type of recruitment subsidy. The amount of recruitment subsidy is predictable for employers, and the application process has been made as simple as possible. Subsidy can be applied for in 2026 for employment relationships that begin with the hiring of an unemployed job seeker.

The University of Jyväskylä and Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences (Jamk) are organizing Applicant Day on Friday, November 7. This free event provides information about university studies and the application process. A free non-stop bus will run between the campuses, and during the bus ride, a city guide will tell you what Jyväskylä has to offer students. The event will be held in Finnish. There is a separate event for international applicants every year.

If finding employment in your home country is proving difficult, it may be wise to look a little further afield. Finding employment in Europe is not just a privilege reserved for the few, but a completely realistic and viable option for an increasing number of applicants.

The City of Jyväskylä's Työntalo building will be undergoing renovations. Renovation will last until early 2026. Due to the renovations, the entrance to the services without an appointment will be temporarily changed.