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Employment Service Kieppi Kuusamo
Kuusamon Kieppi, located in the Town Hall, offers free advice on work, studies and everything related to relocating in Kuusamo.
Through Kieppi, you can also get comprehensive service and guidance from other service providers in the region: education opportunities, entrepreneurship, housing, childcare, schools, finance, housing, social and health services, employment and rehabilitation, hobbies and leisure.
Kieppi also organises events and recruitment fairs.
Contact info:
Kuusamo Town Hall,
Keskuskuja 6, 93600 Kuusamo
kieppi@kuusamo.fi
+358 40 617 3763
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Arpeetti Employment Service, Taivalkoski
Would you like to settle in Taivalkoski, where pristine nature begins right at your doorstep? Come to Arpeetti! Taivalkoski’s Arpeetti is an open service point available to everyone, offering free support alongside the municipality’s service point.
At Arpeetti, you receive guidance and advice on local services related to employment, education, and everything else involved in settling into a new community.
You can visit Arpeetti for various reasons, such as employment, education, entrepreneurship, housing, childcare, schools, work capacity issues, hobbies, and other leisure activities. We will direct you to the appropriate authority or expert if needed.
You can come to Arpeetti regardless of your current life situation.
Contact info:
Kauppatie 11, Taivalkoski
+358 40 680 6662
Services of the Municipality of Posio
The Municipality of Posio offers a wide range of services to its residents and newcomers. Low-threshold services are available for employment, settlement, entrepreneurship, and support for families with children. The services can be found at the municipal office in the center of Posio.
If you are concerned about employment, education, or entrepreneurship, you can receive comprehensive advice through our services. Guidance is also available for housing, moving, childcare, schooling, hobbies, and leisure activities. Visit the municipal office during opening hours or contact us. We will refer you to the right specialist if necessary.
Hanna Hermunen
Employment Manager
hanna.hermunen@posio.fi
+358 40 8012 214
Henna Vanninen
Settlement Coordinator
henna.vanninen@posio.fi
+358 40 8012 232
Posio Municipal Office
Kirkkotie 1
97900 Posio
What is the Work & Stay project?
Work & Stay regional marketing concept has been created as part of the JobBoost Northeast Finland project and will be continued in the Work & Stay – Whole Life in Northeast Finland project, which started in early 2024.
The ESF-funded project aims to increase well-being, employment and vitality in the North-East Finland.
Read more (In Finnish)
Riikka Tuomivaara
Project Manager, Work & Stay – a whole life in the Northeast,
Northeast Finland Development Company Naturpolis Oy
040 716 3684, riikka.tuomivaara@naturpolis.fi
