Työntaitajiksi 2025
The professional and working-life event for young people is back - even more versatile and entertaining than before.
Perhaps you are thinking about summer work - join us and develop the skills employers need.
Time: Thu 20.2.2025
Location: Tullisali, Oulu
Registration for visitors: The event is open to everyone, no pre-registration required.
Registration for exhibitors: Registration for exhibitors for the 2025 event will open in August 2024.
The event organizer reserves the right to accept or reject exhibitor registrations at their discretion.
In making this decision, the nature of the event and the target audience will be considered.
What does the event offer?
For young people
At the event, young people can get information about working life, summer jobs and other employment opportunities, as well as career planning and career choices. In addition, they can chat with employers and get to know professionals from different fields.
For teachers and student counselors, youth workers and workshops.
For teachers and study advisors, the event offers a great opportunity to teach pupils and students about working life and to introduce them to different professions. The "Työntaitajiksi" event is ideal for all those who do guidance work with young people.
For exhibitors
Exhibitors will be able to communicate with young people, those doing guidance work with young people, and others interested in career planning, about their activities, the opportunities they offer and the skills they are looking for.
The companies and organizations involved in January 2024
Those marked with an asterisk (*) also offer opportunities for non-Finnish native speakers.
- Vianor*
- Ammattiopisto Luovi / Luovi Vocational College
- Arffman*
- Motio hanke/ Tervaritjuniorit ry* / Motio Project / Tervarit Juniors Association
- Oulun Palvelualan Opisto* / Oulu Service Industry Institute
- Suomen Diakoniaopisto* / Finnish Diaconia Institute
- PSK-Aikuisopisto* / PSK Adult Education Institute
- OSAO, englanninkieliset koulutusohjelmat* / OSAO, Vocational qualifications in english
- OSAO Ovi*
- Nordic Tank Oy
- Haparanda Stad*
- Attendo Oy*
- Presentia Oy
- SOL Palvelut Oy*
- Spring House Oy*
- Wirestaff Oulu*
- StaffPoint Oy*
- Hoivatie*
- Nordea
- Osuuskauppa Arina*'
- Nobina Oy
- Pohjois-Suomen Rakennusklusteri / Northern Finland Construction Cluster
- Oulun Tuotantokeittiö Oy, Lööki*
- NJC Henkilöstöpalvelut* / NJC Personnel Services
- 9Lives Oy
- Prime Sales
- Ravintola Nallikari (ProDine Oy)* / Nallikari Restaurant
- Rekrytointipalvelu Sihti / Adecco* / Sihti Recruitment Service
- Monetra Oulu Oy
- Pohde Rekrytointiyksikkö / Pohde Recruitment Unit
- Nuorisopalvelut, Nuorten työpajat*/ Youth Services, Youth Workshops
- International House Oulu*
- StaffPoint Oy*
- Pohjois-Pohjanmaan TE-toimisto / North Ostrobothnia Employment and Economic Development Office
- Pohjolan OP
- Oulun Seudun Leader/Nuoriso Leader* / Oulu Region Leader/Youth Leader
PROGRAM
The 2025 program is managed by Työn Taitajat
Familiarize yourself with the Stage program. Please note, that the stage program is mostly in Finnish.
MORNING 2024
Paikka: Pikisali
9.25 - 9.30 Tapahtuman avaus, Mari Viirelä, Oulun kauppakamari.
9.30 - 10.00 Oman osaamisen tunnistaminen ja sanoittaminen rekrytoijan näkökulmasta.
Anna-Leena Niinimaa ja Maios Aunola, Nordea
Aino Saksio ja Mari Rounaja, Osuuskauppa Arina
Haluatko oppia kertomaan, missä olet hyvä, mitä osaat?
Nordea ja Arina kertovat osaamisen tunnustamisen ja osaamisen sanoittamisen tärkeydestä opintojen suunnittelussa, kesätyönhaussa ja myöhemmin työuran ja elämän eri vaiheissa.
10.15 – 11.00 Inspiraatiota uratarinoista & vinkkejä työelämään.
Uratarina 1: Olli Levaniemi, BusinessOulu
Ollin tausta on innostava ja värikäs. Olli tunnetaan Ilveslinnan herrana, oululaisen Jatuli Gamesin tuottajana ja toimitusjohtajana, markkinoinnin ja viestinnän 3D-palveluiden osaajana. Tällä hetkellä Ollin työkenttään kuuluu digitaalinen liiketoimintaosaaminen ja markkinointiosaaminen. Olli vie oululaisten yritysten digiosaamista, viestintää ja markkinointia ja liiketoiminnan kehittämistä eteenpäin mm. verkkokauppaklubitoiminnan kautta.
Uratarina 2: Laura Vähäsaari, Elektrobit
Laura työskentelee Elektrobit Automotivella, missä he tuotattavat autovalmistajille softaratkaisuja, joilla kehitetään turvallisempia ja parempia autoja tulevaisuuteen. Laura työura on monipuolinen ja siihen kuuluvat mm. Hesburger ja Nokia. Tradenomi Laura tunnetaan innokkaasta otteesta ja hän innostuu kun voi ratkaista yhteistyössä haasteita ja ongelmia, kehittää ja luoda uutta.
Lunch 11-12
AFTERNOON 2024
12.00 – 12.30 Erotu rohkeasti eduksesi työhakemuksella ja CV:llä, Arja Aula-Matila & Hanna Ruuska, Arffman
12.45 – 13:30 Yrittäjyys työelämän vaihtoehtona nuoren näkökulmasta.
Paneelikeskustelu, moderointi Sari Kauppila, BusinessOulu
- Vuoden yksinyrittäjä 2023, Teija Soini
- Kesäyrittäjä-ohjelma, Oulun kaupunki, Hanna Palmroos
- Nuori yrittäjä, vuoden 2023 Pohjois-Suomen NY, Särki Clothing, Robi Tolonen
- Startup Express Programme Oulu, Aku Forsman
Kuulet, millaista apua yrittäjyyttä suunnitteleville on tarjolla, mitä kevytyrittäjyys on ja kokemuksia yrittäjyyspolkunsa alussa olevalta nuorelta, joka on ollut mukana Vuosi yrittäjänä -ohjelmassa ja valittu Pohjois-Suomen nuoreksi yrittäjäksi 2023.
13.40 – 14.30 Working life in the Oulu region- facts and tips.
What kind of employees Finland needs? Pia Klemetti, Paija Group
Panel discusson.
Moderator: Shefat Islam, BusinessOulu
Panelists:
Johanna Karjula, Oulun Osaamiskeskus - Oulu Skills Centre
Kateryna Hudozhnyk, Kiertokaari
Tony Stenberg, HR Business Partner, Nobina
Anni Saaranen, OSAO
The program is being updated. All rights reserved.
Finnish Red Cross is in charge of first aid.
TALENT LIBRARY
In the Talent Library, one can explore different professions. The "loan books" are people representing various professions, with whom visitors can discuss the daily realities of work and the paths through which one can enter the profession.
Representatives of the following professions are participating in the event.
Career Guidance Psychologist
Bus Driver
Head Chef
Librarian
Cultural Producer
Childcare Worker
Practical Nurse
Doctor
Marketing Specialist
Multi-skilled Professional
Salesperson
Surface Rescuer
Police Department Social Emergency Worker
Psychiatric Nurse
Construction Foreman
Construction Worker
Construction Cleaner
Peacekeeper
Restaurateur
Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Criminal Investigator
Waiter / Waitress
Theater Director
Public Health Nurse
Occupational Therapist
Researcher
Volunteer Coordinator
WORK DEMONSTRATIONS
At the event, there are interesting and engaging work demonstrations by educational institutions. Through these demonstrations, visitors can see how professionals work in various occupations and have the opportunity to ask questions about studying for these professions.
Food industry (Baker-confectioner)
At the demonstration point, you can try making cake decorations and learn about the work of a baker-confectioner. The demonstration is organized by students pursuing the Baker-Confectioner basic degree in the food industry.
Agriculture (Rural entrepreneur)
Come and explore a rural entrepreneur's workday. You'll get to identify different types of grains and learn about the work machines used in rural areas. The demonstration is organized by students pursuing the Rural Entrepreneur basic degree in agriculture from Vocational College Luovi.
Media industry
At the demonstration point, you can explore and try your hand at graphic design and video shooting. Experience creativity firsthand by testing your design skills or picking up a camera. Additionally, you'll have the chance to converse with students from Vocational College Luovi who are about to graduate in media services, and they are eager to share their experiences from their studies and international exchanges.
CNC Programming (Machine and production technology)
At the demonstration point, you can try welding tasks, CNC programming, and a machining simulator. The demonstration is organized by students pursuing a basic degree in machine and production technology, specializing in machining and welding, from Vocational College Luovi.
Machine and production technology
The demonstration point offers an opportunity to explore the machines and equipment needed for tasks in machine and production technology and to learn about the industry and its job opportunities as a machinist or welder. You can try virtual welding and understand what it means to have a robot as a work colleague. The demonstration is organized by the teachers and students of OSAO Kaukovainio's technology department.
Social and health care, practical nurse in disability field.
At the demonstration point, you can learn about the basic degree in social and health care, with a focus on practical nurse training in disability work. You can explore functional work methods in the disability field, such as a dream map workshop and tools/programs that support communication (communication mat, Papunet website). There are also assistive devices available. The demonstration is organized by practical nursing students (students pursuing a basic degree in social and health care) from OSAO Kontinkangas unit.
Vocational Qualification in Restaurant and Catering Services.
At the demonstration point you can identify herbs, roots, and vegetables, as well as get acquainted with the eKampus electronic learning material along with chef students.The work demonstration is organized by OSAO's chef students of the Vocational Qualification in Restaurant and Catering Services.
The event will be photographed and videotaped.