Content about "internationality"

Daniel Valtakari katsoo kameraan.
From your local university all the way to the EU
A familiar face for many: TEK’s senior adviser Daniel Valtakari works for TEK’s members’ benefit both in Finland and globally. His expertise spans from job search advice to collective agreements, all the way to lobbying in the European Union.
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Keywords:
promotion of interests, internationality, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/from-your-local-university-all-the-way-to-the-eu

Owain Hopeaketo.
Owain's corner: Individual stories, collective strength
People move to Finland from every corner of the world, each one with their own story and history. We understand that with that individuality comes challenges, and that to help overcome these we need to do always better.
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Keywords:
internationality, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/owains-corner-individual-stories-collective-strength

Siamäk Naghian seisoo aurinkoisessa, talvisessa maisemassa.
Colleagues taught me curse words, and it was great
Genelec's Iranian-born CEO Siamäk Naghian speaks fluent Finnish. "I would have lost so much as a person if I hadn't learned this language."
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Keywords:
internationality, career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/colleagues-taught-me-curse-words-and-it-was-great

Henkilöt keskustelemassa.
Immigrant entrepreneurs are thriving financially, especially in tech
The share of immigrants among both entrepreneurs and employees has increased, according to a study by PTT. Immigrant entrepreneurs are thriving in the software and consulting sectors, among others.
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Keywords:
internationality, work life, entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/immigrant-entrepreneurs-are-thriving-financially-especially-in-tech

Nainen työskentelee tietokoneella modernissa toimistossa
Architects’ organisations: Unpaid internships have no place in architecture
The weak economic trend has lowered the threshold for offering and accepting unpaid work in architects’ offices. The phenomenon is common in southern Europe and has become more common in the other Nordic countries. Employers’ and employees’ organisations in the sector are concerned about the rise of unpaid internships in Finland.
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Keywords:
architect, internationality, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/architects-organisations-unpaid-internships-have-no-place-in-architecture

A person working at a desk
Unpaid internships have crept into the architectural profession
The weak economic trend has lowered the threshold for offering and accepting unpaid work in architects’ offices. The phenomenon is common in southern Europe and has become more common in the other Nordic countries. 
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Keywords:
architect, internationality, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/unpaid-internships-have-crept-into-the-architectural-profession

Group for International Experts.
Announcing TEK’s new Group for International Experts
To be the best association for our international members, TEK needs places where their voices can be heard. That is why for the first time, we have started a Group for International Experts, dedicated to turning experiences into action.
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Keywords:
internationality, decision-making, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/announcing-teks-new-group-for-international-experts

Henkilöitä tapahtumassa, puhuja edessä ja yleisö juttelee toisilleen.
Blog: The what and the how of TEK's international member offerings
In recent years, TEK’s offerings have become ever more accessible and tailored to international members. We should be proud of what has happened, while also recognising that challenges remain, writes Owain Hopeaketo.
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Keywords:
membership, internationality, decision-making, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-the-what-and-the-how-of-teks-international-member-offerings

Owain Hopeaketo
Blog: Why are we putting so much work into international members?
This week, TEK is celebrating a week dedicated to our international members. Why is this happening, and why is internationality such a recent focus of TEK’s actions? Project Manager Owain Hopeaketo explains that this is a topic that affects more than just our international members.
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Keywords:
membership, internationality, decision-making, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-why-are-we-putting-so-much-work-into-international-members

Henkilöitä pöydän ääressä ruokalassa.
TEK Hour: The engineering of international technology graduates
Event
Keywords:
internationality, student, event

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/tek-hour-the-engineering-of-international-technology-graduates

Owain Hopeaketo istuu toimiston pöydän kulmalla.
Blog: TEK remains firmly against the three-month/six-month rule proposal
On Thursday 17th October, the proposed three-month/six-month rule was handed to parliament. Despite positive changes, TEK remains firmly against this proposal.
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Keywords:
internationality, work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-tek-remains-firmly-against-the-three-monthsix-month-rule-proposal

Henkilöitä labrassa.
Five reasons why a summer job is your gateway to Finnish working life
The main reasons for getting a summer job might seem to be the same everywhere. In Finland however, they are even more important, as explained by TEK Project Manager Owain Hopeaketo.
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Keywords:
internationality, summer job, job search

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/five-reasons-why-a-summer-job-is-your-gateway-to-finnish-working-life

Kuvassa on TEKin toiminnanjohtaja Jari Jokinen.
TEK’s Jari Jokinen to lead Association of Nordic Engineers
Jari Jokinen, CEO of the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK, has been elected president of the Association of Nordic Engineers, an organisation that promotes the interests of engineers in the Nordic region. Jokinen wants to focus more attention on influencing EU policies.
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Keywords:
internationality, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-jari-jokinen-to-lead-association-of-nordic-engineers

Manu Kiiskilä seisoo ständinsä edessä EUCYS-kilpailussa.
EUCYS award goes to Manu Kiiskilä
Manu Kiiskilä, a student at Tampereen lyseon lukio high school, won the Special Donated Prize at the EU Contest for Young Scientists for his work on computer vision. The EUCYS contest took place in Poland in September.
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Keywords:
internationality, Kipinä competition, children and youth, award, TuKoKe

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/eucys-award-goes-to-manu-kiiskila

neuvonta
Get a (Summer) Job! - From student to Finnish work life
Event
Keywords:
internationality, summer job, event, work life, job search

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/get-a-summer-job-from-student-to-finnish-work-life

Owain Hopeaketo
Owain's corner: The battle to save Finland’s reputation
You can all make a difference, and change the way our industry is treating foreign talent. You can battle for Finland’s reputation.
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Keywords:
internationality, column

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/owains-corner-the-battle-to-save-finlands-reputation

Henkilön kädessä on kynä ja pöydällä on avoin opas.
The 3- or 6-month rule drives away technology experts
Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK is opposed to the 3- or 6-month unemployment rule proposed by the government. For technology professionals, getting a new job after unemployment is a long and specialised process, which is not taken into account sufficiently in the proposal.
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Keywords:
internationality, work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-3-or-6-month-rule-drives-away-technology-experts

Henkilö kahvikuppi kädessään.
Membership when living abroad
TEK membership benefits are available to you even if you live abroad. You can also apply for guest membership in your local organisation.
Keywords:
membership, internationality

https://www.tek.fi/en/membership/membership-when-living-abroad

Daniel Valtakari katsoo iloisena kameraan.
Daniel Valtakari rose to the top of the trade union movement
Daniel Valtakari was elected as the chairperson of UNI Global’s Professionals and Managers group. UNI Global is an international umbrella organization for trade unions.
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Keywords:
internationality, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/daniel-valtakari-rose-to-the-top-of-the-trade-union-movement

Philipp Holtkamp ja Hanna Turpeinen
Cooperation creates jobs in Vaasa
The University of Vaasa works closely with other universities, the city, local businesses and other actors in the region. This benefits students, businesses and the society.
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Keywords:
internationality, work life, University of Vaasa, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/cooperation-creates-jobs-in-vaasa

Henkilö seisoo muuttolaatikoiden keskellä.
Finland drives out international experts
The societal debate on immigration is a major source of concern for international experts in the field of technology, with as many as 89% of them find the immigration debate worrying. Only 52% of the international tech experts surveyed would recommend Finland as a place to live and work.
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Keywords:
internationality, work life, society, TEK's research, research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/finland-drives-out-international-experts

Owain Hopeaketo
Owain's corner: Finding positivity in times of fear
It is so important that we all find the sources of positivity, then shout them out as loud as we can. If we don’t treat Finland as something worth fighting for, we lose the motivation to make meaningful change.
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Keywords:
internationality, column, culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/owains-corner-finding-positivity-in-times-of-fear

Owain Hopeaketo istuu toimiston pöydän kulmalla.
Autism is not mutually exclusive
“Do you know you have autistic traits?” It wasn’t a surprise to me when, during the pandemic and my complete burn-out at work, I was told this by a therapist.
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Keywords:
internationality, column, neurodiversity

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/autism-is-not-mutually-exclusive

Mario Fürst
"Finns are cool" – and visiting TEK was a part of Austrian shop steward training
Being a shop steward is quite similar in Austria and Finland, says Mario Fürst, Automation Engineer and shop steward from Borealis Austria. He visited TEK for 3,5 weeks as a part of his shop steward training.
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Keywords:
internationality, shop steward, work life, hed2024

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/finns-are-cool-and-visiting-tek-was-a-part-of-austrian-shop-steward-training

TEKin toiminnanjohtaja Jari Jokinen kuvattuna TEKin toimistolla
Number of Finns in EU positions is collapsing
It is important for EU institutions to have a good understanding of the conditions and situation in Finland as well.
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Keywords:
internationality, column, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/number-of-finns-in-eu-positions-is-collapsing

Owain Hopeaketo
Owain's corner: Immigration is the key to Finland's future
The aim of my work is to improve the ability for international experts to both join TEK, and to find their place in Finnish society. That means it is a job of bridging gaps. These bridges cannot be built from one side alone.
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Keywords:
internationality, column

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/owains-corner-immigration-is-the-key-to-finlands-future

Kuvassa on TEKin toiminnanjohtaja Jari Jokinen.
The government discussion on spending limits (kehysriihi) cannot build growth without immigration
Future growth needs skills and talent. The savings from the government discussion on spending limits must be found from outside these areas.
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Keywords:
internationality, education, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-government-discussion-on-spending-limits-kehysriihi-cannot-build-growth-without-immigration

Timo Hallantie seisoo takanaan Bryssel.
Jobs the size of Europe
Timo Hallantie allocates EU money to breakthrough technologies and encourages to apply for EU jobs.
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Keywords:
internationality, family and work life, tech

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/jobs-the-size-of-europe

Kättelevät ihmiset
Canada's model for residence permits: a direct route for international talent
TEK and Ekonomit propose a new migration pathway to Finland to attract talent. Like in Canada, it would offer immigrants the opportunity to obtain an immediate permanent residence permit, with selections for this proposed pathway made on a points basis. Points could be awarded for having expertise in areas suffering labour shortages, or based on education and language skills.
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Keywords:
internationality, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/canadas-model-for-residence-permits-a-direct-route-for-international-talent

TEK studies: International experts
How does working life change when the technology sector becomes international? Can international students find a career in Finland and what is it like to build a life in Finland as an immigrant? Find out in TEK's studies.
Keywords:
internationality, TEK's research, research, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-international-experts

Owain Hopeaketo
TEK introduces a new position to strengthen our role amongst international experts
Out of almost 70 applicants, Owain Hopeaketo has been chosen as Project Manager for a three-year contract. “I can’t wait to help create meaningful change for our international experts, for TEK, and for Finland itself.”
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Keywords:
promotion of interests, internationality, influencing, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-introduces-a-new-position-to-strengthen-our-role-amongst-international-experts

Merina Salmisen blogii
Why would anyone come to Finland?
The silent acceptance of racism can no longer be tolerated.
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Keywords:
internationality, family and work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/why-would-anyone-come-to-finland

People in an office
TEK and Ekonomit: Envisaged changes to working life and immigration create a toxic combination for immigrants
The government’s policies will make life in Finland harder for people with a foreign background and reduce the attractiveness of Finland in the international labour market.
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Keywords:
internationality, work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-and-ekonomit-envisaged-changes-to-working-life-and-immigration-create-a-toxic-combination-for-immigrants

Perhe rannalla.
Heading north
Russia’s attack on Ukraine brought Valentyna and Sergii Kononenko to Finland ahead of schedule to work and to look for a job.
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Keywords:
internationality, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/heading-north

Viisi henkilöä juttelemassa pöydän ääressä, seinällä valotaulu jossa lukee "upeaa työtä"
The "Muutostöissä" campaign, led by social media influencers, aims to awaken awareness for the possibilities of a culturally diverse working life
A change in attitude is necessary and the responsibility belongs to everyone in the workplace.
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Keywords:
internationality, work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-muutostoissa-campaign-led-by-social-media-influencers-aims-to-awaken-awareness-for-the-possibilities-of-a-culturally-diverse-working-life

People in an office
TEK and Suomen Ekonomit: Time to roll up our sleeves and make Finland more immigrant-friendly
Education- and work-based immigration is the foundation for welfare in Finland. The new government needs to work hard to ensure that the people who come here can live a full life. In June 2023, the Finnish Business School Graduates Suomen Ekonomit and the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK published a political pamphlet that offers perspectives on how this can be achieved in practice.
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Keywords:
internationality, influencing, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-and-suomen-ekonomit-time-to-roll-up-our-sleeves-and-make-finland-more-immigrant-friendly

People in an office
Language requirements and prejudice hinder recruiting immigrants
Immigrants have a difficult labor market situation. Many of the disadvantages they face derive directly from discrimination and prejudice in recruitment practices and hiring on the part of employers.
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Keywords:
internationality, work life, employment

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/language-requirements-and-prejudice-hinder-recruiting-immigrants

Jonathon Taylor seisoo lumisella kadulla.
Finding a permanent job is the hardest thing
Aiming to become even more international, universities are attracting teaching and research staff from abroad. Highly educated immigrants wonder if the career opportunities offered by Finnish universities are truly the same for everyone.
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Keywords:
internationality, career, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/finding-a-permanent-job-is-the-hardest-thing

People in an office
Net migration must be increased to avoid a shrinking working age population – businesses need skilled workers to grow
Etla Economic Research estimates that Finland needs up to 44,000 net immigrants to halt the decline in the workforce. Skilled workers are needed in Finnish growth companies, for example.
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Keywords:
internationality, work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/net-migration-must-be-increased-to-avoid-a-shrinking-working-age-population-businesses-need-skilled-workers-to-grow

EU:n liput liehuvat, taustalla virastotaloja.
TEK promotes its members’ interests also at the EU level
EU Directives are among the things that affect the terms of employment of TEK members.
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Keywords:
promotion of interests, member services and benefits, internationality, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-promotes-its-members-interests-also-at-the-eu-level