Recruitment and transition situations
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Kuopio supportThe Kuopio Employment Service budget has allocated an allocation of 275,000 euros for the piloting of the Kuopio support for 2026.
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Recruitment events for companiesAre you recruiting more employees from the Kuopio area?
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Summer job voucherThe summer job voucher will be in use again in 2026. The summer job voucher will be distributed to all ninth-graders in Kuopio through educational institutions.
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Supporting employment through public procurementThe City of Kuopio promotes the employment of people in a weak labor market position through public procurement.
Kuopio Employment Service offers employers and entrepreneurs comprehensive and practical services to support recruitment, finding skilled labor, and developing business operations. You will receive personal advice and support from experts in various employment situations – quickly and free of charge.
Recruitment services and finding skilled labor
We offer a wide range of recruitment services that help you find suitable talent, create job advertisements and receive support for international recruitment. In addition, you have access to employment services, training solutions and various supports that make it easier to hire and develop personnel.
Advice and support in transition and termination situations
Our service supports companies in transition and termination situations (transition security) by providing advice and solutions to ensure a smooth transition and support for personnel during changes.
You can find all your company’s official matters in one place at Työmarkkinattori
The Työmarkkinatori Employer Services platform allows you to handle employment-related matters related to hiring and business operations easily online. The service brings together key notifications, applications, and information that employers and entrepreneurs need in different situations.
Competency-based recruitment project
Competency-based recruitment connects job seekers and employers, with both benefiting from clearer and more accurate identification and description of skills. The shift from the traditional job title-based approach to competency-based recruitment can significantly improve the efficiency and flexibility of the labour market.
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Smoother services for businesses sthrough collaboration
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Dialogue builds the business areas of the future
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New Event Accelerator to drive growth of events in Kuopio
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Collaboration sets the course for tourism development in Kuopio
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