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The City of Jyväskylä, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team, Toyota Mobility Foundation established a new Central Finland Mobility Foundation

The City of Jyväskylä, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team, Toyota Mobility Foundation established a new organisation to promote Jyväskylä’s City Planning Projects on January 19, 2024.

January 19, 2024 - The City of Jyväskylä (*1), Toyota GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (“TGR-WRT”), and Toyota Mobility Foundation ("TMF"), has establ

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Vasemmalta oikealle Lauri Perämäki, Timo Koivisto, Haruka Arai ja Tomohiro Nakano.

Integration Services

The Integration Services helps immigrants in their adjustment to Finnish society and supports the preservation of their own cultural identity. It also seeks to promote the development of our society into a multi-cultural community accepting diversity.

If you have questions about your residence permit application, please contact The Finnish Immigration Service 0295 419 600(Maahanmuuttovirasto)

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kansainvälisyys;maahanmuuttaja;neuvonta;työllistyminen. Image Jyrki Pitkänen

I want to learn Finnish

Studying Finnish is worth it! It is easier to get a job in Finland if you know how to use the language. The better you know Finnish, the larger the number and diversity of job opportunities there are. Language skills also help in other areas of life, such as taking care of things on your own and finding friends.

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Kielten oppikirjoja ja opiskelija.

Special opening hours of the Jyväskylä Employment Services and International Jyväskylä

Интернациональный Ювяскюля, Изменения в графике работы 

Jyväskylä Employment Services, address Asemakatu 4

International House Jyväskylä, address Kilpisenkatu 1 D

Visit our office to make an appointment for services Mon - Fri at 9 am - 3 pm.

Exceptions:

  • Thu 22.6. office is open 9 am - 2 pm.
  • Fri 23.6. office is closed.

International Jyväskylä advises international residents in many matters.

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Viisi henkilöä seisoo rivissä. Image ei tiedossa

Job search skills in Finland

Looking for a job is something you can practice and learn. Job search skills include a range of knowledge and skills. They are things you should know, understand or be able to do if you are looking for a job in Finland.
 
There are 6 areas of job search skills: 1) job search channels, 2) job search tools, 3) informaton about working life, 4) your skills, 5) language skills and 6) an active and positive attitude.

Below we explain what is involved in each of these areas. Click the + sign to see the text. Use the examples to test how well you know the job search issues.

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Two smiling persons looking at a computer screen.

EK Municipal ranking 2023: Jyväskylä's ranking among the top 10

According to the Municipal ranking study published by EK (Confederation of Finnish Industries), the Jyväskylä region still remains among the most business-friendly regions in Finland. In the comparison of 25 regions, Jyväskylä ranked 9th in the top 10 among large cities. Companies in the region evaluate the city's business policy and business climate more positively than the national average.

Municipal ranking, which is carried out every two years, measures the attractiveness of different regions of Finland in terms of busine

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Kuntaranking 2023 tulokset. Image EK

Secto Rally Finland brought over EUR 17 million to the Jyväskylä region

The Finnish round of the World Rally Championship, or Secto Rally Finland, returned this year to its full four-day glory after the difficult coronavirus period. A total of 230,000 spectators were recorded in Jyväskylä and Central Finland, the visitor record was broken in Harju, and the Finnish World Cup Rally left a jackpot of income behind for the Jyväskylä region and Central Finland.

In the general competition, there was no opportunity to celebrate a victory for Finland, but a great sports weekend was crowned by the second-place

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Auto ajaa Harjulla Secto Rally Finland 2022. Image AKK Sports Oy

Traineeships

It is possible to apply for a traineeship at the City of Jyväskylä, and there are various jobs in different fields available. For traineeships, please contact directly the service you are interested in.

Cultural services

Cultural Services offers interesting traineeships in culture and event production. Internships are primarily for students in the cultural sector, but students from other fields are also available on a case-by-case basis.

Find out more about:

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Jyväskylä esillä rekrymessuilla 2019. Kuva Riikka Kaakkurivaara. Image Riikka Kaakkurivaara

Services for employers

Services for employers

International House Jyväskylä - Osaamiskeskus, in co-operation with city business co-ordinators, offers a wide range of services to employers in the Jyväskylä region, ranging from finding a worker to orientation and developing the communication skills of the work community. 

We provide the following types of support services for employers in the Jyväskylä region:

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Maahanmuuttajan työllistyminen. Image Jyrki Pitkänen

Services for jobseekers

Career counselling for immigrants in the Jyväskylä region

Career counsellors at Osaamiskeskus will help you find a job, a place to study, or plan your own business. 

Career counsellors organize various events and groups where you obtain the knowledge and skills that will help you find employment or training and be part of Finland’s work life.

You can read more about current events and where they are organised in Finnish, English and Russian. You will see the language of the event when you read the notification. 

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Maahanmuuttajan työllistyminen, keskustelu. Image Jyrki Pitkänen

International House Jyväskylä

International House Jyväskylä gathers services for immigrants together under one roof. We help clients with integration, everyday matters, employment, and meeting employers.

International House Jyväskylä comprises a Centre of Expertise, Info Center, and integration services. 

You can find all services at Hannikaisenkatu 11-13, 40100 Jyväskylä. Our door is open Mon-Fri 9 am to 3 pm.

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Jyväskylä’s financial statements show a surplus of 16.4 million euro

The good fiscal situation makes it possible to carry out planned investments and thus support growth.

The recently completed financial statements for the City of Jyväskylä for the year 2020 show a significantly better financial picture than previous

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Mies nojailee Jyväskylä-kirjaimiin talvimaisemassa. Image Petteri Kivimäki

Rural development services

Since the beginning of 2013, the Municipality of Laukaa has been responsible for the rural services administration of the City of Jyväskylä through the so-called host municipality model.

The cooperation area consist of the following municipalities:

  • Hankasalmi
  • Joutsa
  • Jyväskylä
  • Laukaa
  • Luhanka
  • Muurame
  • Toivakka
  • Uurainen
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Vanhanajan heinäntekoa pellolla 2010. Image Katja Vuorensyrjä

Open and future calls for tenders

Depending on the value of the procurement, invitations to tender published by the City of Jyväskylä can be found on various electronic channels:

  • HILMA Public procurement notification channel (procurements exceeding the national threshold provided by the Public Procurement Act)
  • Small Purchasing Service (Small Purchases)
  • The Supplier Portal

See the City of Jyväskylä's upcoming calls for tender (in Finnish)

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Kukkaketo ja kaupunki. Image Merja Huovelin

Procurement and tendering

In its procurements, the City of Jyväskylä complies with public procurement legislation and the city's own guidelines, such as the administrative regulations and the procurement guidelines.

The City of Jyväskylä's tendering services acts as a consulting expert organisation for the city service sectors, and public utility companies. In addition, it is responsible for the centralised procurement of goods and services by the City of Jyväskylä, i.e. the so-called joint procurement.

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Linkki Kuokkalan sillalla. Image Jiri Halttunen

Marketplaces and places of sale

Market trade is carried out in several locations in the City. Saleable products include vegetables, berries, fish, pastries and handicrafts.

The Market Square sales spots, the second-hand sales spots on Sepänaukio Square and Christmas tree sales spots are subject to a price specified annually by the City, but the spots at other sales locations do not involve a fee.

For more information, please contact:

Hannikainen Service Point 
Tel. +358 14 266 0108 
palvelupistehannikainen[at]jkl.fi 
Address: Hannikaisenkatu 17, 1st floor

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Mustikoita ja vadelmia rasioissa

Permits

The most common permits that are applied for electronically can be found at the links below:

Cafés and outdoor alcohol service terraces
Building permits
Permission for placement
Street works permits
Environmental permits and supervision
Environmental health
Event permits
Alcohol permits

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Liikennettä Puistokadulla. Image Hanna-Kaisa Hämäläinen