In the podcast, they explore the multifaceted aspects of the integration process in Finland. Where they talk to people who have moved here and managed to adapt to Finnish society, as well as experts in the social sector who provide insights and perspectives on how integration can be facilitated. On 11th October, Luckan Integration’s team…
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Cirkeln Social Mingles resumed this autumn!
On October 2nd, we hosted a Cirkeln social mingle, an event intended to bring together members of different Cirkeln groups who hadn’t yet met in person. It was an awesome evening where not only did people get to connect with their own group members, but also had the opportunity to network with others from other…
Luckan Integration starts new mentoring project – JobBuddies
The European Social Fund Plus is financing a new mentoring project, JobBuddies, at Föreningen Luckan in Helsinki. The aim is to promote employment and foster Swedish-language integration of immigrants in Finland. JobBuddies is a pilot project that will last until January 2027, with the first mentoring groups expected to start in January 2025. Luckan Integration…
Luckan Integration’s Newsletter for October is here!
On Thursday 19 September, Luckan Integration participated in a breakfast meeting organised by its partner Remmi Työpalvelu Oy for employers, jobseekers, and other stakeholders at Neste’s head office in Espoo. The event attracted an audience of almost 80 people. The theme of the morning was the challenges of increasing unemployment among people of ages 50+…
Meet our new CIRKELN coodinator!
My name is Amanda, I was born in South Africa to English parents and grew up in the leafy, southern countryside of Buckinghamshire, England. Although I have a Polish surname, I am yet to visit my Polish grandfather’s homeland! By the time I was a teenager I had visited all 5 continents in the world…
Join a Virtual Language Café
What is a virtual language café? Articulatte Virtual Language cafés are online meetups where people who want to practice speaking a foreign language can come together in a relaxed, judgment-free setting. Each language café session is led by a language café host who helps guide the conversation around fun topics related to the language and…
Luckan Integration’s Newsletter for September!
This month, we are hosting a few job search related workshops, social programs and networking activities. If you are looking to improve or work on your Cv then you can’t miss our Collaborative CV workshop. You can read it all in the latest newsletter here. And if you haven’t, you can sign up to our monthly newsletter here to get the…
Open Living Room went Bird-watching
On 4th Sept the bird-watching event was a wonderful success, with great weather, enthusiastic participants and decent sightings. It was an enjoyable experience for all, bringing together nature lovers and deepening our appreciation for our feathered friends. Thank you to everyone who joined and helped make this event memorable!
Luckan Integration’s Newsletter for August is here!
On August 12th, we organised our traditional and very popular Swedish Opportunities in the Capital Region event. 14 different organisations presented their services facilitating integration in Swedish. From language courses of different forms, to help with finding a job or charting a career path, to social matters and free time activities Luckan Integration is trying…
Luckan Integration’s Newsletter for July is here!
Luckan crew will be closed from 1.7 and back on 5.8.2024. In August, Luckan Integration will be hosting a few workshops and job search related activities. For example, applications for Peer Support Group for international Jobseekers in English and Russian groups for Autumn are open. FIKA mentor applications are are also open. You can read the latest newsletter here. Sign up to…
Available Swedish Language Courses During Summer 2024
Helsinki Summer University offers Swedish language courses ranging from beginner to advanced levels. If you are planning to learn Swedish or brush up on your skills, there is still several courses with available spots for a fee. More information and how to sign up for the courses at Helsinki Summer University can be found here…
Luckan Integration’s Newsletter for June is here!
In June, we will be hosting a few workshops and fun activities. For example, Open Living Room goes Midsummer! You can’t miss it. You can read the latest newsletter here. Sign up to our monthly newsletter here to get the latest updates. Also this season, we’re celebrating you! Share your summer stories and photos with us for a chance to be featured…