27.5. International House Kuopio – Monthly Sessions

12.05.2026
Events

Come network and practice Finnish!

Monthly Sessions is a relaxed and open meeting place for anyone who wants to practice Finnish, build networks, and find support for their career path in Finland. Each event features companies, experts, or regional organizations who give a short expert talk.

After the presentation, participants will be divided into small table groups where we discuss the topic using conversation cards and easy Finnish. Together we reflect on the topic and prepare questions for the guest expert.

On May 27 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, the topic of the event will be: The Importance of Finnish language skills in the workplace, with guest speaker Teija Vuontisjärvi from Servica Oy.

The event will take place at TyöNavigaattori (Asemakatu 7, Kuopio / pop-up space).

You can register for the event via this link. The event is free of charge, but places are limited.

What do Monthly Sessions offer?

  • Interactive and discussion-based activities – we practice speaking Finnish together.
  • Opportunities to meet companies, organizations, and other regional actors from the Kuopio area.
  • Information about Finnish working life in easy Finnish. English can be used as a support language if needed.
  • Networking opportunities: meet employers, experts, and other international participants.

The event is free of charge and open to all international jobseekers, students, and international residents living in Kuopio. You do not need to know Finnish – we speak easy Finnish and participation is very low-threshold. Beginners in Finnish are also warmly welcome.

The event is organized in cooperation with International House Kuopio, the Competence-Based Recruitment Project (ESR+), TyöNavigaattori, and several regional partners.

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