Haalari – wear work clothes is the project where we organize short courses in horticulture, forestry, and agriculture.
The first short course takes place the 27th – 31st of May 2024. The subject of this course is forestry in practice. We will add more information to this page about this course during February.
The project will be carried out from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2026. It is co-financed by the Häme Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment and the European Union.
The objectives of the project
- Promote the employment of recent graduates, the unemployed, and immigrants in the agriculture, forestry, and horticulture sectors or related businesses.
- Design and implement training pilots (3 in total) based on the needs of businesses related to the agriculture, forestry, and horticulture sectors.
- Strengthen the core competencies, entrepreneurial readiness, and sustainable development skills of recent graduates, the unemployed, and immigrants.
- Enhance the recruitment expertise of the participating businesses and the integration of new staff into the workplace community.
- Conduct various experiments during the project.
Target audience
- Working-age population, both foreigners and Finns.
- Students who have completed their degrees but have not yet secured employment.
- Unemployed individuals without any formal qualifications.
- Unemployed individuals with qualifications in fields different from their current job search area.
- Company employees, including HR professionals, onboarding specialists, supervisors, and managers, aimed at enhancing recruitment skills.
Events
Entrepreneurship in Finland – the basics of starting a business for immigrants
The Entrepreneurship in Finland courses are designed for immigrants interested in starting or purchasing a business in Finland. During the courses, you will get practical information on how to start a company.
The next sessions will be held in Hämeenlinna in February and in Forssa in March 2025. The trainings are free, and both courses will be conducted in English. You can choose which location you want to attend. We will send more information and details by email. You are warmly welcome to participate.
Entrepreneurship in Finland – Hämeenlinna
Location: Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), Building B
Vankanlähde 9, 13100 Hämeenlinna
Date: February 11-18, 2025 (5 days)
Language: English
Trainer: Katriina Peuhkuri, Lecturer in entrepreneurship
Course schedule:
Tuesday, 11th of February 2025
Wednesday, 12th of February 2025
Thursday, 13th of February 2025
Monday, 17th of February 2025
Tuesday, 18th of February 2025 (webinar)
The last course day, 18th of February includes webinar. If you can’t participate to the whole course, you can register just for the online webinar. Make your choice in the application form.
The program of the webinar:
• Opening speech, Häme Vocational Institute
• Starting a business, Hämeen Uusyrityskeskus, Janne Korpela
• Services for entrepreneurs, Linnan Kehitys Oy, Anastasia Kanervisto
• Light entrepreneurship and financing, Osuuspankki Häme, Juuso Laaksonen and Antti Ylitalo
Entrepreneurship in Finland – Forssa
Location: FYK Business Park, meeting room Alfa
Koulukatu 13, 30100 Forssa
Date: March 17-28, 2025 (5 days)
Language: English
Trainer: Katriina Peuhkuri, Lecturer in entrepreneurship
Course schedule:
Monday, 17th of March 2025
Thursday, 20th of March 2025
Monday, 24th of March 2025
Tuesday, 25th of March 2025
Friday, 28th March 2025
Business collaboration
If you are an entrepreneur in the natural resources sector from Kanta-Häme, consider participating in the Haalari project by providing internship opportunities at your company. Throughout this three-year project, we will offer short-term training courses in horticulture, forestry, and agriculture.
For more information on collaboration opportunities, please contact Project Manager Terhi Kaskioja.
