Content about "internationality"

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.

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

Henkilöitä istumassa.
Overall, a quarter of newly graduated architects and academic engineers saw themselves working abroad five years after graduation. The figure is even higher amongst non-Finnish respondents.
News article

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/a-quarter-of-newly-graduated-architects-and-academic-engineers-dont-think-theyll-stay-in-finland

Daniel Valtakari katsoo kameraan.
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.
News article

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

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

Henkilöitä labrassa.
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.
Blog post

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

Siamäk Naghian seisoo aurinkoisessa, talvisessa maisemassa.
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."
News article

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

Henkilöt keskustelemassa.
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.
News article

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

Henkilö kahvikuppi kädessään.
TEK membership benefits are available to you even if you live abroad. You can also apply for guest membership in your local organisation.

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

Henkilöitä pöydän ääressä ruokalassa.
Event

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

A person working at a desk
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. 
News article

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