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- [News and information](https://integration.luckan.fi/news-and-information/) - News from Luckan Integration Here you can find news articles and information about our services. News
- [A Letter from Luckan Integration](https://integration.luckan.fi/a-letter-from-luckan-integration/) - Here are a few words from Luckan Integration with regard to the new Finnish Government and its over 200-page Government Programme published on June 16th. It is widely recognized that Finland is currently struggling with the challenge of a declining working-age population, underscoring the importance of immigration as a critical driver for population growth, among
- [Luckan Integration is Offering a Wage Subsidy as a Circle Coordinator](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integration-is-offering-a-wage-subsidy-as-a-circle-coordinator/) - Föreningen Luckan is hiring a coordinator a wage subsidy on (60 – 80%) from 1.8 – 31.12.2023. The work includes:Cirkeln is a social networking concept that aims at facilitating new encounters and building bridges between people. Cirkeln makes it easier to meet new people and build up social gatherings This is a position where you
- [Open Living Room went Outdoor Games](https://integration.luckan.fi/open-living-room-went-outdoor-games/) - Luckan Integration Borgå's last Open Living Room of the season went Outdoors Games on June 21st. We had 14 participants from Pakistan, Iran, Syria, Kenya, Lithuania, Ukraine, Israel, Japan, and Russia. They were divided into several teams and enjoyed playing games such as Mölkky, Kubb, Petanque, and various other less active games like dominoes. It
- [Behind the Scenes: Luckan Integration's Planning Day in Nuuksio National Park](https://integration.luckan.fi/behind-the-scenes-luckan-integrations-planning-day-in-nuuksio-national-park/) - As another wonderful spring/summer season comes to an end, we wanted to take a moment to simply say thank you. Looking back, it's incredible to think about all the people we've met along the way during this spring 2026. To everyone who joined our events, participated in our programmes, booked guidance appointments, volunteered, collaborated with
- [Integration in Swedish Finland has A Growing Interest](https://integration.luckan.fi/integration-in-swedish-finland-has-a-growing-interest/) - Interest in integrating through Swedish into Finnish society is on the rise, and Luckan Integration is at the heart of this shift. Yle recently featured Luckan Integration and our team leader Veronica Hertzberg in an article exploring this growing interest in Swedish Integration in Finland. In the article, Veronica highlights something fundamental to our work:
- [Reflections on JobBuddies Seminar IV](https://integration.luckan.fi/reflections-on-jobbuddies-seminar-iv/) - In the morning of the 15th of April, Luckan Helsingfors was the scene of a seminar on a previously somewhat neglected – yet highly relevant, and increasingly visible – topic of exploitation of internationals in the workplace in Finland. The programme of the morning served to shatter the illusion that exploitation is a problem we
- [JobBuddies seeks mentees for autumn 2026](https://integration.luckan.fi/jobbuddies-seeks-mentees-for-autumn-2026/) - The JobBuddies mentorship program is now accepting applications for its final term starting in late August 2026. There will be two groups aimed at internationals with a background in either IT or teaching, respectively. The programme is open to both newcomers and those who have been living here for a while, and who have education
- [How Four Women Turned a CIRKELN Match into Friendship](https://integration.luckan.fi/how-four-women-turned-a-cirkeln-match-into-friendship/) - We caught up with a few of the “fun crafty ladies,” one of our fabulous Cirkeln groups. Ezgi, Sakshi and Marlene came for this interview after meeting nearly a year ago in May 2025 and are here to share a little about their experience. It started, as all Cirkeln groups start, by applying to the
- [Internship at Luckan: Meet Linn Sjödahl, a student of Swedish School of Social Science at the University of Helsinki](https://integration.luckan.fi/internship-at-luckan-meet-linn-sjodahl-a-student-of-swedish-school-of-social-science-at-the-university-of-helsinki/) - For about a month, I have had the opportunity to take part in Luckan Integration’s activities through an internship course as part of my Social Work studies at the Swedish School of Social Science at the University of Helsinki. I have met Luckan Integration’s clients through guidance consultations, events, and social gatherings. This let me
- [A New Beginning: FIKA Mentorship Spring 2026](https://integration.luckan.fi/a-new-beginning-fika-mentorship-spring-2026/) - The FIKA Mentorship Spring 2026 cohort kicked off last Wednesday 08.04, and we couldn’t be more excited to begin this new journey together with the matched pairs. Each season brings a fresh group of people, new stories, and new connections. This time is no different. As our mentorship pairs met for the first time, there
- [JobBuddies Seminar IV: How to Avoid Work Exploitation 15.4.2026](https://integration.luckan.fi/jobbuddies-seminar-iv-how-to-avoid-work-exploitation-15-4-2026/) - ​Finland’s labour market is often praised for its fairness and high standards. However, beneath the surface, a more complex and sometimes darker reality persists. For many international talents, the journey into the Finnish workforce can be paved with hidden risks and vulnerability to exploitation. ​How do we move from identifying the problem to implementing real
- [Friendship crafts and mingle with Motley Project](https://integration.luckan.fi/friendship-crafts-and-mingle-with-motley-project/) - Perfectly timed ahead of February 14th, Friendship Day in Finland, Luckan Integration hosted yet another lovely Open Living Room! This is our concept for free, English-language events for meeting new friends across cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This time we opened our doors for both passionate and first-time crafters. We tufted together in a workshop led
- [Celebrating Our Volunteers: A Meaningful Mingle at Luckan.](https://integration.luckan.fi/celebrating-our-volunteers-a-meaningful-mingle-at-luckan/) - On 22 January 2026, we welcomed our volunteers to a special mingle at Luckan, an evening dedicated to celebrating the people who generously give their time and knowledge to support our clients through mentorship and community activities. The event brought together volunteers from Luckan Integration, including those involved in the JobBuddies Mentorship Program and the
- [Our Video CV Workshop That offered Professional Guidance in Modern Self-Presentation](https://integration.luckan.fi/our-video-cv-workshop-that-offered-professional-guidance-in-modern-self-presentation/) - Thank you to everyone who participated in our Video CV workshop at Luckan Helsingfors on 26 November. The workshop developed into an inspiring and highly interactive session, filled with insightful discussions, practical exercises, and creative idea-sharing. Under the guidance of Anton Isiukov, media journalist and editor with more than 15 years of on-camera experience, participants
- [Open Living Room goes Christmas Mingle in Borgå](https://integration.luckan.fi/open-living-room-christmas-mingle-in-borga/) - We would like to warmly thank everyone who joined us for the Christmas Mingle at Open Living Room in Borgå. The evening truly reflected the spirit of togetherness, bringing people from different backgrounds together in a welcoming and joyful setting. It was a beautifully multilingual and multicultural gathering, with conversations flowing in Swedish, German, Russian,
- [Wrapping Up 2025: How to Ace Your YKI Exam + What’s Happening in January 2026!](https://integration.luckan.fi/wrapping-up-2025-how-to-ace-your-yki-exam-whats-happening-in-january-2026/) - As we come to the end of 2025, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the many inspiring moments shared throughout the year. From meaningful conversations to engaging activities, our events have once again highlighted the importance of connection, collaboration, and community. We wrapped up this season with our Christmas Mingle, the
- [JobBuddies seeks mentees for spring 2026](https://integration.luckan.fi/jobbuddies-seeks-mentees-for-spring-2026/) - The JobBuddies mentorship program is now looking for more participants with an immigrant background for the next term starting in January–February 2026. The program is aimed at individuals interested in working within the following fields: IT, Healthcare (mainly nurses), and HoReCa (Hotel, Restaurant and Catering). The program is open to both newcomers and those who
- [How to Catch HR's Eye + Other Events in Our November Newsletter](https://integration.luckan.fi/how-to-catch-hrs-eye-other-events-in-our-november-newsletter/) - October was an inspiring month at Luckan Integration! Our FIKA Autumn 2025 cohort got off to a wonderful start! It was fulfilling to see the mentors and mentees meet for the first time, start building their connection and excited to start their journey together. We also hosted Recruitment Behind the Scenes – JobBuddies Breakfast Seminar
- [Recruitment Behind the Scenes + Other Events in Our October Newsletter](https://integration.luckan.fi/recruitment-behind-the-scenes-other-events-in-our-october-newsletter/) - Curious about what’s happening at Luckan Integration this month? Our October newsletter is here, packed with exciting updates, upcoming events, and a special behind-the-scenes look at how companies approach recruitment, highlighted in our JobBuddies Breakfast Seminar III. You’ll also discover details about our other October events, from inspiring social mingles to hands-on workshops and cultural
- [Open Living Room went Mushroom Picking!](https://integration.luckan.fi/open-living-room-went-mushroom-picking/) - On Wednesday, October 1st, our Open Living Room community enjoyed a wonderful mushroom-picking trip in Mustavuori, Helsinki. What a perfect autumn day it was! Some of us returned with baskets full of forest treasures, others found just a few, but everyone soaked in the fresh forest air, made new connections, and learned more about Finnish
- [Leveling Up on LinkedIn – Highlights from Viivi Marttinen’s Crash Course](https://integration.luckan.fi/leveling-up-on-linkedin-highlights-from-viivi-marttinens-crash-course/) - On 16th September, Luckan hosted the LinkedIn Crash Course with recruiter & HR expert Viivi Marttinen, bringing together an engaged audience eager to enhance their LinkedIn profiles and gain practical tips for networking and job searching. Participants left with clear insights on how to build stronger profiles, expand their networks, and approach the Finnish job
- [An exciting evening at the latest Cirkeln Mingle](https://integration.luckan.fi/an-exciting-evening-at-the-latest-cirkeln-mingle/) - We had a fantastic Cirkeln Mingle on 10.9. We welcomed all the new groups who had not yet had chance to meet each other yet. It was a great opportunity for participants to expand their social circles with a relaxed evening of interactive activities and games. It was a warm, cheerful and vibrant atmosphere full
- [FIKA Mentorship Program – Spring 2025 Closing Event](https://integration.luckan.fi/fika-mentorship-program-spring-2025-closing-event/) - On September 3rd, we gathered to celebrate the FIKA mentorship program Spring 2025 cohort. It was such a joy to welcome our participants, who spent the past six months learning and growing together, as well as new friends curious about mentorship. The highlight of the event was hearing the stories from our participants. Many shared
- [Our September Newsletter - LinkedIn Crash Course, Cultural Talks and even Mushroom Picking in the forest!](https://integration.luckan.fi/our-september-newsletter-linkedin-crash-course-cultural-talks-and-even-mushroom-picking-in-the-forest/) - First, a big thank you to everyone who joined and engaged with our programs and activities in August. Your participation and enthusiasm make our community thrive, and we’re grateful to have you with us. This month we’re bringing you even more opportunities to connect, learn, and share. Highlights include the LinkedIn Crash Course, as well
- [Luckan Integration's Newsletter for August is out!](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integrations-newsletter-for-august-is-out/) - This August, we are offering a variety of activities to help you connect, learn, and grow, from career and job search workshops to community gatherings and networking opportunities. If you’re preparing for language proficiency tests, don’t miss our info session about the YKI Test in Swedish. All our networking programs are now open for registration,
- [Luckan Integration's Newsletter for July is here!](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integartions-newletter-for-july-is-here/) - To wrap up our spring/summer activities, we had an amazing Open Living Room goes Midsummer picnic! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us and brought such delicious dishes to share in our multicultural potluck. Your contributions made the day so special! It was wonderful to see everyone embracing the spirit of the season, participating in
- [Reflections on the JobBuddies Second Seminar ](https://integration.luckan.fi/reflections-on-the-jobbuddies-second-seminar/) - By Julia Qesteri The second JobBuddies breakfast seminar was held on 21 May at Luckan’s Torget. It offered an opportunity to reflect on the results of two completed mentorship groups and to explore the broader landscape of immigrant employment in Finland. The JobBuddies team reported on the success and some challenges of the project's 2
- [Luckan Integration's Newsletter for June is out!](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integrations-newsletter-for-june-is-out/) - As we wrap up a vibrant and eventful spring, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to each one of you who has attended and engaged in our events this season, whether it was a social networking gathering, a job search related event, or our mentorship programs. It has truly been
- [JobBuddies programme is looking for mentees for Autumn 2025](https://integration.luckan.fi/jobbuddies-programme-is-looking-for-mentees-for-autumn-2025/) - Are you an immigrant seeking guidance and connections in your professional field? Luckan’s JobBuddies Mentorship Program is now accepting applications for new mentees to join our Autumn 2025 mentorship groups! What is JobBuddies? JobBuddies is a mentorship program designed to support internationally trained professionals who are navigating the Finnish job market. Each group includes: 2–3 experienced mentors
- [Luckan Integration's Newsletter for May is Out!](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integrations-newsletter-for-may-is-out/) - We would like to thank everyone who joined us for the FIKA closing event and storytelling session 7.5! It was an inspiring and uplifting gathering as we listened to the impactful stories shared by participants from the autumn 2024 cohort. Their journeys and reflections highlighted the power of mentorship and the personal and professional growth
- [JobBuddies Breakfast Seminar 21.5.2025](https://integration.luckan.fi/jobbuddies-breakfast-seminar-21-5-2025/) - On Wednesday, 21 May 2025 at 8.30 – 11.30 AM, the JobBuddies mentoring programme of Luckan Integration hosts its second breakfast seminar at the Luckan premises in Georgsgatan (Yrjönkatu) 27, Helsinki. We offer engaging discussions about aspects of employment of immigrants, with representatives from Remmi Työpalvelu Oy, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, Arcada University of
- [A Successful Open Living Room goes Birdwatching Event Despite the Chill](https://integration.luckan.fi/a-successful-open-living-room-goes-birdwatching-event-despite-the-chill/) - We are thrilled to share that our Open Living Room goes birdwatching event that was held on 26.4 was a wonderful success, with an excellent turnout despite the chilly weather. The day was filled with excitement as participants enjoyed the opportunity to spot a stunning variety of bird species. In total, we identified 40 different
- [Magma Think Tank Report Sparks Discussion on Swedish Language Integration for Immigrants](https://integration.luckan.fi/magma-think-tank-report-sparks-discussion-on-swedish-language-integration-for-immigrants/) - A recent report by the think tank Magma has sparked a discussion about the Finnish government's goal of having 5–10% of immigrants integrate in Swedish. While the objective aims to foster smoother integration and social cohesion, the report raises concerns about the lack of clear definitions and reliable data on the issue. Our colleague, Ramona
- [Luckan Integration's Newsletter for April is Out!](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integrations-newsletter-for-april-is-out/) - Career Moves, Birdwatching, Stand-Up Comedy in Swedish, and So Much More Lined Up for You This April! Last month on 27.3, Viivi Marttinen’s LinkedIn workshop was a great success! Participants gained practical tips on how to strengthen their LinkedIn presence, build their personal brand, and navigate the Finnish job market. The session offered hands-on exercises
- [Open Living Room goes Board Games - Bårgo](https://integration.luckan.fi/open-living-room-goes-board-game-bargo/) - On Wednesday 19.2, we had Open Living Room goes Board Games which was held in collaboration with Porvoon Pöytäpeli Yhdistys. We enjoyed a variety of games, and the atmosphere was fantastic! Participants came from different countries, including Morocco, France, the USA, Russia, and Finland. It was the first visit to Luckan in Bårgo for most
- [Luckan Integration's Newsletter for March is Out!](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integrations-newsletter-for-march-is-out/) - From March, Luckan Helsingfors premises will undergo renovations. Between March 17th to April 18th, guidance sessions will be available online. Despite the renovations, we’re still offering a range of events to support you, whether it’s career & job search workshops, community & networking opportunities, or engaging programs. You can read about it here. If you haven’t, you can sign up
- [Luckan Integration's Newletter for February is here!](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integrations-newletter-for-february-is-here/) - Last month’s Cirkeln mingle brought together a fantastic group of people for an evening of inspiring conversations and new connections. Thank you to everyone who joined us—it was great to see people from different backgrounds come together! We look forward to more mingles in the future. Meanwhile this month, we have a few job search
- [JobBuddies Project Officially Launched](https://integration.luckan.fi/jobbuddies-project-officially-launched/) - On Thursday, January 30, 2025, Luckan Integration hosted the Kick-off Seminar for the JobBuddies project. The event brought together mentees, mentors, project team and board members, as well as representatives from organizations focused on employment, recruiters, and other key stakeholders. It was both an official launch and a celebration of the two-and-a-half-year ESF+ project, featuring
- [Luckan Integration's First Newsletter of the Year 2025!](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integrations-first-newsletter-of-the-year-2025/) - As we start this fresh chapter, we hope you had the chance to unwind, reflect on the year gone by, and enjoy meaningful moments with loved ones. Here at Luckan Integration, we look forward to yet another year full of exciting collaborations with you. To kick-off 2025, we will be hosting a few job search related workshops, social programs
- [Luckan Integration's Last Newsletter of the Year 2024!](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integrations-last-newsletter-of-the-year-2024/) - As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued engagement with our services. Whether you're celebrating festive holidays, enjoying quiet moments, or simply reflecting on the year past, we hope this season brings you joy, peace, and cherished time with loved ones. Looking ahead, we
- [Luckan Integration Team at the Integration 2024 Event in Turku](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integration-team-at-the-integration-2024-event-in-turku/) - The Luckan Integration team has participated in the Integration 2024 event (14.11-15.11), a national platform that brought together actors from different regions and organisations working towards the crucial goal of promoting integration for immigrants and refugees. The event provided us with the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with others committed to making integration smoother
- [Luckan Integration's Newsletter for November is here!](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integrations-newsletter-for-november-is-here/) - On Wednesday 6.11 we celebrated Svenska Dagen at Luckan with an evening that was truly uplifting—filled with laughter, music, and a fascinating quiz on Swedish-speaking traditions, places, historical figures, and cultural heritage. Special thanks to Gustav Klingstedt from Visans Vänner for providing wonderful music! A heartfelt thanks to all who joined: Swedish-speakers, those who have
- [Integration in Finland Podcast](https://integration.luckan.fi/integration-in-finland-podcast/) - 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
- [Luckan Integration starts new mentoring project - JobBuddies](https://integration.luckan.fi/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
- [Cirkeln Social Mingles resumed this autumn!](https://integration.luckan.fi/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's Newsletter for October is here!](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integrations-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+
- [Join a Virtual Language Café](https://integration.luckan.fi/join-a-virtual-language-cafes/) - 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
- [Meet our new CIRKELN coodinator!](https://integration.luckan.fi/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
- [Luckan Integration's Newsletter for September!](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integrations-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](https://integration.luckan.fi/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!](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integrations-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!](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integrations-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](https://integration.luckan.fi/available-swedish-language-courses-this-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!](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integrations-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
- [Integration & civil society: Luckan co-hosts Nordic conference](https://integration.luckan.fi/integration-civil-society-luckan-co-hosts-nordic-conference/) - Luckan hosts cross-Nordic conference on the importance of civil society for a just and effective integration field with cross-sectoral collaboration.
- [Welcome to Swedish Opportunities in the Capital Region](https://integration.luckan.fi/welcome-to-swedish-opportunities-in-the-capital-region-2/) - On 15th May we hosted a Welcome event at Luckan Integration in collaboration with 17 other organisations that are working with Swedish Integration like Helsingfors Arbis that presented about SFI the Swedish integration course, Akan Borgå folkakademi on their project Career steps for Ukrainians, LL-Center that provides information about Easy Language and arranges courses in
- [CIRKELN Social Networking Mingles](https://integration.luckan.fi/cirkeln-social-networking-mingles/) - Luckan Cirkeln has recently hosted three different Cirkeln groups for an evening of mingling and social networking. The mingles are part of Luckan Integration's ongoing efforts to foster community and create opportunities for newcomers and locals to connect in meaningful ways. It has been amaizing to see the friendships that quickly formed among the participants
- [Open Living Room went Valborg!](https://integration.luckan.fi/open-living-room-went-valborg/) - "Wow, those munkkis were amazing! I lost count of how many I devoured. If anyone missed out, it's my fault!" This comment was just one of many from our recent event. We gathered to celebrate Valborg or May Day with Kahoot games, a creative station for making Majblommas, and various activities to bond and connect.
- [Luckan Integration's Newsletter for May is here!](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integrations-newsletter-for-may-is-here/) - This month, we will be hosting a few workshops and fun activities. For example, the info event in English about Swedish opportunities in the Capital Region. If you have integrated or considering Swedish Integration in Finland then you can't miss this one. Read the latest newsletter here. Sign up to our monthly newsletter here to get the latest updates.
- [Luckan Integration Team's experiences about Swedish Integration in Finland on Yle.](https://integration.luckan.fi/the-luckan-integration-team-on-swedish-integration-in-finland/) - Last week, part of the Luckan Integration Team that has also integrated in Swedish in Finland had the pleasure to share their thoughts and experiences on Swedish Integration on Yle News. You can read the article and watch the video that was part of the Yle News here
- [Our First Newsletter of the year 2024!](https://integration.luckan.fi/our-first-newsletter-of-2024/) - We are back! 2024 has begun so have our events for the spring term! We look forward to continuing our collaboration and bringing innovative solutions to the table. Together, we can make this year a year to remember! This month there are quite a few workshops focusing on strengthening job searching skills, and we are
- [FIKA mentorship program for Spring 2024 Kicked-Off!](https://integration.luckan.fi/fika-mentorship-program-for-spring-2024-kicked-off/) - From applications, interviews to matching suitable pairs. The FIKA mentor pairs for spring 2024 finally got to meet! The coordinators watched on with satisfaction during the kick-off event at the instant connections. Smiles exchanged, conversations flowed effortlessly, and it was clear that these relationships were destined for greatness. Some of the pairs wrote to the
- [Brushing Bonds:Luckan Colleagues Painting Together for Tyky Day!](https://integration.luckan.fi/brushing-bondsluckan-colleagues-painting-together-for-tyky-day/) - This week, when we painted together as a team-building activity, it wasn't just about making art. It was about building connections, starting conversations, and unlocking hidden potential. In a world where team-building activities often centre on trust falls and awkward icebreakers. There was something refreshingly different about the idea of colleagues picking up paintbrushes together.
- [The Kvinder i Job report is published!](https://integration.luckan.fi/the-kvinder-i-job-report-is-published/) - The research report ’Kvinder i job: Mentoring for Migranter i de nordiske lande’ (Women at work: Mentoring for Migrants in the Nordic Countries) has now been published on KVINFO’s website! Read the full report here! (in Danish) The findings are based on original research into three mentoring programmes: FIKA (FI), KVINFO's mentor network (DE), and
- [Luckan begins a Nordic research project on mentoring](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-begins-a-nordic-research-project-on-mentoring/) - Luckan has received funding from the Nordic Council of Ministers for a Nordic cooperation project named Kvinder i Job (Women at Work) 2023-24. The aim of the project is to gather knowledge about the impact of mentoring programmes on immigrant women's employment and educational opportunities in Finland, Denmark and Norway. The research results are intended
- [Our Newsletter for April is here!](https://integration.luckan.fi/our-newsletter-for-april-is-here/) - In April, we will be hosting a few workshops focused on strengthening job searching skills and you can book a free Guidance session with our counsellors to discuss different matters concerning integration. We also have fun activities like Open Living Room goes Valborg! You can read about that in our latest newsletter here. Sign up to our monthly newsletter here to
- [Our Newsletter for March is here!](https://integration.luckan.fi/our-newsletter-for-march-is-here/) - Spring is proof that there is beauty in new beginnings. This March, we are hosting quite a few workshops focused on strengthening job searching skills. We are also hosting events like Community Dialogue on Antiracism. You don't want to miss this one! Additionally, an Evening with Finland Swedish Easy Reading. You can always book a free Guidance session with our
- [Our Newsletter for February is here!](https://integration.luckan.fi/our-newsletter-for-february-is-here/) - This February there are quite a few workshops focusing on strengthening job searching skills, and applications for mentees for the FIKA mentorship program is now open. You can read about it and more in our latest newsletter here and you can also try our monthly newsletter by signing up here. Published
- [Our last Newsletter of the Year 2023!](https://integration.luckan.fi/our-last-newsletter-of-the-year-2023/) - FIKA : We are looking for Mentors! FIKA is a 6-month mentorship programme that pairs newcomers with people who feel established in Finland, in order to expand social networks and provide support with integration. By joining the programme you will be personally matched with a mentee. Together you can discuss career questions, society and culture,
- [Open Living Room Goes Art Therapy](https://integration.luckan.fi/open-living-room-goes-art-therapy/) - At the end of October, we hosted another Open Living Room event in Borgå. This time our guest was art therapist Merel Baeyens, who chose to pursue art therapy after graduating as a graphic designer from the university. During the session, Merel introduced us to the world of art therapy. The session began with an
- [Meet Our New FIKA-Coordinator!](https://integration.luckan.fi/meet-our-new-fika-coordinator/) - My name is Nanny, and my journey to becoming a FIKA coordinator on this team has been quite unexpected. I've spent the majority of my life working in humanitarian aid and development assistance. However, a serious stroke led me to a 12-year hiatus from the workforce. When I heard about the FIKA coordinator position, it piqued
- [Career Bootcamp in Espoo](https://integration.luckan.fi/career-bootcamp-in-espoo/) - It was a pleasure for us to participate in Career Bootcamp in Espoo, a well-organized event by Espoo Talent Hub. We introduced our many services, that can be valuable for participants in their job search and integration in Finland. The participants showed particular interest in our Guidance service and our monthly Collaborative CV Workshops, as well as the possibility to
- [Swedish Language Courses Starting From November Onwards](https://integration.luckan.fi/swedish-language-courses-starting-from-november-onwards/) - There are a lot of Swedish language courses starting up soon, so we felt the need to list them for you. Borgå Folkakademi is arranging a Swedish language course at Arcada that will take you from your current level to B1. The course runs for eight months and includes four weeks of language practice at
- [Guidance for families with international background](https://integration.luckan.fi/guidance-for-families-with-international-background/) - Luckan Integration now offers guidance for families with international background with children in a Swedish-language school or daycare centre within the capital region. We offer guidance based on families’ needs on integrating in Swedishfree-time activitiesthe Swedish-speaking societyand employmentsupport in cooperation between home and school or daycare Guidance is available either near the school / daycare, or
- [Opistot loves kumppanit - Tillsammans är vi starka](https://integration.luckan.fi/together-we-are-strong/) - Luckan Integration is taking part in Helsinki Arbis and Työväenopistos event Together we are strong! in STOA 16.9 between 12-15. Helsinki Arbis, Työväenopisto and some of their partners are having an opportunity for you to get new ideas for your own business, network, and see different forms of collaboration that works. Thanks to the good cooperation,
- [Inspiration Day 29.10: Multilingualism and Inclusion](https://integration.luckan.fi/inspiration-day-29-10multilingualism-and-inclusion/) - Welcome to an Inspiration Day at Luckan, Multilingualism and Inclusion, October 29th at 9–11.30 am at Luckan (Torget), and remotely via streaming.Is the Finnish-Swedish cultural field open for everyone? Even for people from another language background, and for people who are integrating in Swedish? What does it mean to work for a multilingual Finland, and
- [Dörren and FIKA live on Facebook](https://integration.luckan.fi/dorren-and-fika-live-on-facebook/) - Week 45 is Svenska Veckan, Swedish Week, in Finland. This year Luckan celebrates it by sending lives at lunch time from the different departments, as a lunch break companion. On Monday 2.11.2020 it was Integrations turn so Elisa from Dörren and Cecilia from FIKA worked their magic, in Swedish. Enjoy!
- [Luckan Integration at Integration 2020](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integration-at-integration-2020/) - Integration 2020 is a nationwide event for everyone involved in the integration or reception of refugees, organised by Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. This year it takes place on 25-26 November 2020, online, and Luckan Integration participates with both a booth and a pitch. Program: 25.11 Integrating in Swedish in Finland kl. 11.40-11.50 LIVE På
- [Integration2020: Seven pitches for strengthening engagement and inclusion](https://integration.luckan.fi/integration2020-seven-pitches-for-strengthening-engagement-and-inclusion/) - On the first day of Integration2020 seven organisations presented inspiring ideas and actions focused on strengthening engagement and inclusion. The audience then voted for their favourite and the winner “Suomi-Armenia yhdistys” was selected. The winning pitch “Valo, Language of Art” presented how Armenian and Finnish people come together through the passion of poetry. As the
- [In Swedish in Finland- По-шведски в Финляндии](https://integration.luckan.fi/in-swedish-in-finland/) - In Swedish in Finland is a new book for you who are curious about the Swedish language and culture within the Finnish society. In the book you’ll familiarise yourself with Finland as a Nordic Country, as well as with Finland’s mutual history with Sweden. A large number of the people interviewed for the book have
- [International Volunteer Day & FIKA applications for 2021](https://integration.luckan.fi/international-volunteer-day-fika-applications-for-2021/) - On the 4th of December 2020 we celebrate International Volunteer Day, a day to thank all volunteers worldwide, in Finland, and in Luckan. Especially in such challenging times as with COVID-19, we want to appreciate the valuable contributions that volunteers give to their communities. At Luckan, one way to volunteer is through the mentoring program
- [Dörren is now a member of FIBS](https://integration.luckan.fi/dorren-is-now-a-member-of-fibs/) - Luckan Integration’s professional networking concept Dörren is proud to present that we are now a member of the largest corporate responsibility network in the Nordic Countries. The network includes more than 300 companies and organisations that invest heavily in responsibility-related themes. FIBS helps companies to understand the opportunities of sustainable and responsible business better with
- [fritid.fi in HBL](https://integration.luckan.fi/fritid-fi-in-hbl/) - Today, Sunday 10.1, the biggest Swedish speaking newspaper in Finland Hufvudstadsbladet published an article about our new web-service fritid.fi. fritid.fi is a web-service where you easily can find Swedish speaking freetime activities in the Capital Region. You can search both in Swedish and in English. The article can be found here, but can only be
- [FIKA in conversation with YLE Vega](https://integration.luckan.fi/fika-in-conversation-with-yle-vega/) - On Wednesday our mentoring programme FIKA had the chance to speak to Swedish-speaking morning radio YLE Vega about the mentorship, corona, and the value of meeting new people especially in these times. The interview is partly in Swedish, with our guest and previous mentee Deborah speaking in English. Listen to the full clip here!
- [“If you want to treat me equally, you might have to treat me differently”](https://integration.luckan.fi/if-you-want-to-treat-me-equally-you-might-have-to-treat-me-differently/) - On Friday January 22nd, the project Stig in2 Astu sisään2 Come in2 – Born to be included, arranged its first conference. The overarching theme was “If you want to treat me equally, you might have to treat me differently”, a theme which gathered almost 90 professionals and volunteers from all around the coastal-area of Finland.
- [The Circle is back!](https://integration.luckan.fi/the-circle-is-back/) - Hello everybody! The Circle is now up and running! A Circle is four people, all strangers to each other, who are brought together to do something good. The group meets once and the host plans something fun for the group to do. It can be cooking, yoga or why not a game night? Whether it’s
- [SWEDISH INTEGRATION PATHS AND PITFALLS IN THE CAPITAL REGION - A STRATEGY WITH 15 MEASURES is now launched](https://integration.luckan.fi/swedish-integration-paths-and-pitfalls-in-the-capital-region-a-strategy-with-15-measures-is-now-launched/) - Luckan Integrations project the Competence Center for Swedish integration has developed a strategy with 15 measures to strengthen Swedish integration in the Capital Region. The vision is to improve Swedish integration so that newly arrived adults, families, children and young people have the opportunity to be integrated into the capital region in a way that
- [The Dörren and Culture Kids networking event created discussion and new contacts](https://integration.luckan.fi/the-dorren-and-culture-kids-networking-event-created-discussion-and-new-contacts/) - Culture Kids is a service by the city of Helsinki that is offered to all children in Helsinki born in 2020 or later. The goal with this networking event was to broaden the networks of the around 30 art and cultural operators in the program and to broaden their understanding of how people with foreign
- [Second round of networking with the Spouse Program](https://integration.luckan.fi/second-round-of-networking-with-the-spouse-program/) - Luckan Integration’s professional networking concept Dörren held a second successful networking event with Spouse Program at the city of Helsinki March, 25. The event gathered 24 local and foreign-born professionals covering a variety of different fields of work. In this event the foreign-born professionals were invited from the Spouse Career Track while Door Openers were
- [FIKA kicks off a new round of mentor pairs!](https://integration.luckan.fi/fika-kicks-off-a-new-round-of-mentor-pairs/) - As the spring of 2021 is arriving, around 30 matched pairs on Luckan's mentoring program FIKA are beginning their mentorship periods. For the first time in FIKA's history, most of the new pairs begin their mentorship by meeting in a series of online events - this time also with a brand new group format. With
- [Luckan follows the latest regional recommendations](https://integration.luckan.fi/we-are-closed-until-4-1-2021/) - DEAR CUSTOMER During the corona pandemic Luckan is carrying out safety measures according to the latest regional recommendations so everyone can visit the centre safely. Visitors are strongly recommended to wear face masks in our premises. Visitors shall bring their own face mask. Disposable face masks are provided, if needed. Please, ask our employees for one. Luckan has
- [Helsinklusion - towards an inclusive Finland](https://integration.luckan.fi/helsinklusion-towards-an-inclusive-finland/) - On May 11th we held an online political debate called "Helsinklusion - towards an inclusive Finland". Invited were candidates participating in the municipality election in Helsinki on June 13th. You can watch the debate here, you will find the subjects and timeline below.Find more information about the municipal election here. 00:40 Nera Beciroski, Feminist party,
- [Read our latest newsletter and join our mailing list](https://integration.luckan.fi/our-latest-newsletter-has-arrived-to-our-subscribers/) - Our latest newsletter just arrived to our subscribers and you can read it here. Join our mailing list and get all the updates and news from us, neatly packed, once a month. Subscribe to our newsletter by filling out the form below.
- [FIKA mentoring open to new applications](https://integration.luckan.fi/fika-mentoring-open-to-new-applications/) - Luckan Integration's mentoring programme FIKA has now opened for a new round of applications for the fall 2021! FIKA is a mentoring program where volunteers act as mentors for immigrants who need support in their integration process. Together a mentor pair can practice languages, discuss society, culture, careers, and the Finnish labour market, and share tips and experiences
- [Integrating in Swedish-welcome.fi](https://integration.luckan.fi/integrating-in-swedish-welcome-fi/) - We have now launched our site welcome.fi that is filled with information about everything Swedish in the Capital Region. If you are looking for Swedish courses, work opportunities in Swedish or where the nearest Swedish speaking school is to your home, welcome.fi is the place to start at. Welcome to our event about Swedish opportunities
- [Remember to sign up for the fall events!](https://integration.luckan.fi/remember-to-sign-up-for-the-fall-events/) - We are kickstarting the fall this week with interesting events. Join us for the first job search themed workshop on how to network your way into the Finnish job market, or hop on a guided tour around Helsinki in the beautiful fall weather. You can read more about all events on our Facebook page and
- [A guided tour around Helsinki was the perfect way to greet the fall season!](https://integration.luckan.fi/a-guided-tour-around-helsinki-was-the-perfect-way-to-greet-the-fall-season/) - The fall is officially here and we greeted it with open arms by organising a guided tour with Heidi Johansson around Helsingfors. During the tour we had the chance to see Helsinki through the Finland Swedish lens and learned about the history but also a lot about what marks the culture and community today. We
- [Our October newsletter is now out](https://integration.luckan.fi/our-october-newsletter-is-now-out/) - The newsletter from us at Luckan Integration just went out to our subscribers. If you haven't gotten yours you can read it here. In the monthly newsletter we present our events in the following month, our services and interesting stuff going on at other organisations. This month we present for instance our volunteer in Swedish
- [New counselors at Luckan!](https://integration.luckan.fi/new-counselors-at-luckan/) - Greetings from our new counselors who joined the Luckan Integration team this month! Feven Abegaz, Dina Grigoreva, and Byoma Tamrakar are happy to meet you on your integration journey in Finland. Now guidance is available in English, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Amharic, Hindi, Urdu, and Nepali. Remember that you can book an appointment and get advice about
- [Come In 2 and let’s work together towards inclusion – Impressions from a conference.](https://integration.luckan.fi/come-in-2-and-lets-work-together-towards-inclusion-impressions-from-a-conference/) - This autumn, amid the ups and downs of the Corona situation, there was a real feeling of hope during the preparatory work for our second conference of the Come In 2 – Born to be included project. Hope, that finally, the many problems and difficulties that children and young people of immigrant background face in
- [January Newsletter out now!](https://integration.luckan.fi/january-newsletter-out-now/) - Read our January Newsletter here and subscribe to our future newsletters by sending an e-mail to welcome@luckan.fi.
- [February newsletter is now with our subscribers, become one you too!](https://integration.luckan.fi/february-newsletter-is-now-with-our-subscribers-become-one-you-too/) - Here you can read our February newsletter. If you want to get updates ones a month of our and other organisations activities please sign up for the newsletter below. PS. If you don't find the confirmation mail please check for it in your trash box.
- [Stig In2 interviews](https://integration.luckan.fi/stig-in2-interviews/) - Interviewing Raghad Mchawh for the Stig In2 project. She came from Syria to Finland as a refugee and has encountered problems in the pursuit of her dream of studying to become a reporter. Many of the problems she has faced have a systemic character. The interview with Raghad concentrated on problems with selection and eligibility
- [March Newsletter is now with our subscribers, read it here and subscribe.](https://integration.luckan.fi/march-newsletter-is-now-with-our-subscribers-read-it-here-and-subscribe/) - Our monthly Newsletter for March is full of events from us and other organisations. We have also included many links regarding the war in Ukraine. You can read it here. If you want to subscribe too please fill in your e-mailadress in the form.
- [The newsletter for April is out!](https://integration.luckan.fi/the-newsletter-for-april-is-out/) - Read it here and subscribe to it on our front page.
- [FIKA kicks off again with new mentor pairs!](https://integration.luckan.fi/fika-kicks-off-again-with-new-mentor-pairs/) - A new round of mentoring has begun at Luckan's mentoring programme FIKA. The programme pairs people who have moved to the capital region with volunteer mentors who are established in Finland. Together the two share experiences about working and living in Finland, practice Swedish or Finnish, discuss society and culture, socialise, and do whatever they
- [Inkludera mera!-Include more!](https://integration.luckan.fi/inkludera-mera-include-more/) - On Wednesday 20 of April we arranged Include more!, a seminar for organizers of Swedish-language hobby activities. The idea was to give solid tips and advice to associations and other organisations on how to more easily welcome people from other cultures into their activities. Among the speakers were Magdalena Kosová, Åbo Akademi University, doctoral student
- [The newsletter for May is now out!](https://integration.luckan.fi/the-newsletter-for-may-is-now-out/) - In May there will be FIKA Light, Job Search Workshops, Swedish Opportunities and a Kids Festival! Read more in our newsletter for the month of May. Subscribe you too.
- [Welcome to the Capital Region!](https://integration.luckan.fi/welcome-to-the-capital-region/) - For the fourth year in a row Luckan Integration welcomed 3500 new comers to the Capital Region, who's mother tongue is neither Swedish, Finnish nor Sami, by mailing them a Welcome! letter. In the letter there was information about the bilingual Finland and an invitation to an event about Swedish opportunities in the Capital Region.
- [The June newsletter is in the mail](https://integration.luckan.fi/the-june-newsletter-is-in-the-mail/) - You can read it here and if you want to subscribe just leave your e-mail in the form.
- [The Luckan Center at Georgsgatan/Yrjönkatu 27 will close for a summer break.](https://integration.luckan.fi/the-luckan-center-at-georgsgatan-yrjonkatu-27-will-close-for-a-summer-break/) - The center will be closed from 24th of June and open its doors again on 8th of August. You can still reach us at Luckan Integration for the last week of June and the first week of August by e-mail, integration@luckan.fi, and phone, 040 485 9636. There will also be online guidances on the 27-28.6
- [Finland meets Ukraine through mentoring at Luckan](https://integration.luckan.fi/finland-meets-ukraine-through-mentoring-at-luckan/) - At Luckan, 28 new mentor pairs have in June been introduced through the mentoring programme FIKA Light: Finland meets Ukraine. FIKA Light is a shorter version of Luckans mentoring programme FIKA, which has been running for 10 years now. In the programme, people who have moved to Finland are matched with their own mentor, who becomes their friend,
- [We are back and August newsletter is in the mail!](https://integration.luckan.fi/we-are-back-and-august-newsletter-is-in-the-mail/) - Hope the summer was good for you! We are back at the Luckan center at Georgsgatan/Yrjönkatu 27 for counselings and events, please come by!Our newsletter just landed in our subscribers inboxes, you can read it here. If you want to subscribe, please fill in the form below.
- [Welcome to the Capital Region!](https://integration.luckan.fi/welcome-to-the-capital-region-2/) - On August 17 we arranged an information event about Swedish integration in the Capital Region. It is a bi-yearly event that we have arranged since 2019 to raise awareness about the Swedish language in Finland and the possibilities of Swedish integration. Representatives from twelve different organisations working with Swedish integration joined us at Luckan, telling
- [Football for Unity](https://integration.luckan.fi/football-for-unity/) - Luckan Integration together with SFP i Helsingfors and Svenska Bildningsförbundet and in collaboration with Suomi-Nepal-seura ry and Turku Nepal Association ry, organised a Friendly Multicultural football tournament last week 20th of August in Munkkiniemi. The tournament was held as a 7- aside tournament and between 6 teams. The event attracted about 90 people from various
- [September newsletter](https://integration.luckan.fi/septembers-newsletter/) - Our newsletter for this month is now with our subscribers, with information about Swedish language cafés, job searching events and a lot of events for expecting and new parents! You can read it here. You too can subscribe by filling in the form here.
- [Luckan Integration on Tour](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integration-on-tour/) - This autumn have we been to different networking events around the Capital Region. We started out in August with Vantaan kotoutumisen verkostotapahtuma 2022 at Kulttuuritehdas Vernissa followed by Neuvotaan-verkosto verkostoitumistapahtuma at Helsinki City Hall. Now in September we visited Espoon järjestöjen päivä at Espoo City Hall and the ASK-fair at Arcada.We take part in these
- [October month newsletter is now out!](https://integration.luckan.fi/october-month-newsletter-is-now-out/) - You can join a discussion about human rights in childbirth, come and improve your CV or go with us on a mushroom picking trip! Read the newsletter here. To subscribe, just sign up!
- [Come in2 Project - Closing conference](https://integration.luckan.fi/come-in2-project-closing-conference/) - Today was Come in2 Project - Closing conference at G18 in Helsinki. It was a full day event packed with interesting lectures and insights. 45 people attend IRL and more followed the online stream. The goal of the project is that through our activities, we will be able to contribute to creating a society in which children
- [<strong>Mushroom Picking Tour</strong>](https://integration.luckan.fi/mushroom-picking-tour/) - We had a successful mushroom trip to Mustavuori in eastern Helsinki! A happy group wandered around in the forrest together with expert mushroom forager Elisabeth Eriksson from Marthaförbundet finding many different mushrooms. The moist weather did not damper the mood! If you want to try out your mushroom luck you can take bus 97 from
- [The newsletter for November is now in your inbox!](https://integration.luckan.fi/the-newsletter-for-november-is-now-in-your-inbox/) - It tells about Career Day at Arbis, CV Workshop, Pitching with Perfection, Open Mic and much more! You can read it here.Sign up for it here so you don't miss out in the future.
- [Integration 2022 in Tampere](https://integration.luckan.fi/integration-2022-in-tampere/) - Luckan Integration has taken part in the national integration event Integration 2022 7-8 November in Tampere-talo. Integration 2022 is both the main event for integration and refugee reception and the main event of the Integration Partnership Programme. It is organised through collaboration between a large number of operators. The arrangements for the 2022 event are
- [Open Living Room goes Open Mic](https://integration.luckan.fi/open-living-room-goes-open-mic/) - Open Living Room goes Open Mic on November 30th was a blast! On the stage, we had poetry in Persian, Arabic, French, and English. We listened to an amazing Iranian musical instrument, saxophone, harmonica, piano, and amazing singers. Thanks to all of the performers and audience for the atmosphere that was created. It was an evening full of
- [Try our monthly newsletter!](https://integration.luckan.fi/try-our-monthly-newsletter/) - Our newsletter for December is now with its subscribers. You can read it here. Our monthly newsletter contains information about events by us, our collaborators and other organisations plus information about our services. You can try it out by signing up here!
- [Ledig befattning / Open position:](https://integration.luckan.fi/ledig-befattning-open-position/) - Integrationskoordinator med fokus på Östra Nyland och FIKA Integration coordinator with focus on Eastern Uusimaa and FIKA
- [First newsletter of 2023 is out!](https://integration.luckan.fi/first-newsletter-of-2023-is-out/) - You can read it here and get updates on our and other organisations activities. FIKA mentee application period is starting, join Motherhood Talks or a Dad group, we tell about a lot of different job search related workshops and a job training course by Suomen Pakolaisapu and their partner IKEA.EDIT: The sign up link for
- [They met 10 years ago through FIKA](https://integration.luckan.fi/they-met-10-years-ago-through-fika/) - YLE did a nice interview in Swedish with Henrika and Asmara who met through the mentoring program FIKA 10 years ago and have been friends ever since. Feel free to listen, between 6.00-23.45 minutes into the program! Have you lived in Finland for a long time, and want to share your networks and experience with
- [February Newsletter is Out!](https://integration.luckan.fi/february-newsletter-is-out/) - Peer Support Groups, Parliamentary Election Discussion, Intuitive Improvisation and more - you can read it here. If you aren't a subscriber yet, you can give it a try!
- [Who is My Candidate?- a debate before the parliamentary elections](https://integration.luckan.fi/who-is-my-candidate-a-debate-before-the-parliamentary-elections-on-march-9th/) - The Finnish parliamentary election will be held on April 2 and all Finnish citizens have the right to vote in the election. We are organizing a debate on March 9 at 17-19 at Luckan Helsingfors, Georgsgatan 27, to help immigrants make an informed choice. The parties in the Finnish parliament are invited and the theme
- [Luckan Integration is now on LinkedIn!](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integration-is-now-on-linkedin/) - Exciting news everyone! We are thrilled to announce that we have started a LinkedIn page for our professional and job related content. Come and connect with us! We at Luckan Integration are committed to providing valuable and informative content that supports the professional development of individuals in Finland. Please let us know if you have
- [Meet our new counselor in Borgå, Katerina!](https://integration.luckan.fi/meet-our-new-counselor-in-borga-katerina/) - We would like to introduce you to our new colleague, Katerina Karlova, who has recently joined our team as an integration coordinator in Borgå/Porvoo. Katerina brings with her a wealth of experience and skills that make her an excellent fit for this role. My name is Katerina, I am 33 years old and came to
- [Welcome to Swedish Opportunities in the Capital Region!](https://integration.luckan.fi/welcome-to-swedish-opportunities-in-the-capital-region/) - Luckan Integration has welcomed 2500 newcomers to the Capital Region whose mother tongue is neither Swedish, Finnish nor Sami for five consecutive years by sending them a Welcome! letter by mail. The letter includes details about bilingual Finland and an invitation to attend an event on May 10th or August 22nd, which focuses on Swedish
- [Luckan's Valborg in Borgå & Helsingfors](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckans-valborg-in-borga-helsingfors/) - Borgå In April Open Living Room in Borgå was a special one dedicated to the holiday of Valborg/Vappu. We had a lot of fun making traditional treats together - munkar/munkit and mjöd/sima with our special guest, an expert of cooking and bakery, Toni Rautakoski from Marthaförbundet. This time we not only kneaded the dough, but did the same
- [Our newsletter for May is now out!](https://integration.luckan.fi/our-newsletter-for-may-is-now-out/) - You can read it here. Stay informed about our activities and those of our partners by subscribing to our newsletter!
- [Opportunities in Swedish!](https://integration.luckan.fi/opportunities-in-swedish/) - On May 10th we held a successful event about Swedish language opportunities in the Capital Region. 40 plus interested met representatives from 11 organisations that could inform about education and work, language courses and culture. On feedback we got from a visitor was: "Honestly, l felt at home during and after the program." Thank you
- [Open Living Room goes Open Mic in Borgå.](https://integration.luckan.fi/open-living-room-goes-open-mic-in-borga/) - On May 24th, Luckan Integration Borgå organized an Open Living Room goes Open Mic event. This time, we were thrilled to welcome nearly 30 guests, including individuals with immigrant backgrounds and Finnish-Swedish locals. One of the most valuable aspects of the event was the diverse range of immigrants in attendance. We had participants who had
- [Luckan Integration at World Village Festival](https://integration.luckan.fi/luckan-integration-at-world-village-festival/) - We had an amazing time at the World Village Festival/Maailma Kylässä/Världen i Byn over the weekend. The festival, which had the theme "Force For Change" this year, attracted a staggering 49,000 visitors throughout the weekend. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the new and old friends who took the time to visit
- [Resources to Address Injustices Faced by Immigrant Youth in Finland](https://integration.luckan.fi/resources-to-address-injustices-faced-by-immigrant-youth-in-finland/) - Luckan Integration has closely followed the media discussions since the publication of the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's government in June. As a result, we would like to introduce and raise awareness about the materials produced by the Stig In2 project. The project aimed to contribute to creating a society in which children and
- [Spanish Speaking Evening in Porvoo](https://integration.luckan.fi/spanish-speaking-evening-in-porvoo/) - Last week, we hosted a wonderful Spanish Speaking Evening in cooperation with Luckan Integration Porvoo, Grand, and Hemcare. The main idea was to create a network for newcomers in Porvoo who do not yet have contacts there, connecting them with Spanish speakers who have been living there for a longer time and local residents who
- [Meet Ramona, our new CIRKELN coordinator](https://integration.luckan.fi/meet-ramona-our-new-cirkeln-coordinator/) - We would like to introduce you to our new colleague, Ramona Larsen, who has recently joined our team as a CIRKELN coordinator. Ramona is an excellent coordinator with a warm personality and firsthand experience as a newcomer, seeking new friends to enjoy fun activities and create a sense of belonging. My name is Ramona, and
- [Story Sharing Café in Borgå](https://integration.luckan.fi/story-sharing-cafe-in-borga/) - Thank you to everyone who joined the Story Sharing Cafe at Kulturhuset Grand - Kulttuuritalo Grand in Borgå last week. It was very interesting to both share and listen to stories from around the world. We heard tales that were entirely new, unexpected, humorous, and adventurous! There were 40 participants from different countries who brought
- [Open Living Room in Borgå](https://integration.luckan.fi/open-living-room-in-borga/) - Last Wednesday, we hosted another Open Living Room event in collaboration with KulturCafé at Kulturhuset Grand - Kulttuuritalo Grand. Our special guests were Kaisa Maria Krisangi Leka and Christoffer Leka, Graphic Designers of the Year 2022 in Finland. They are also book writers, illustrators, and adventurous bike and kayak travelers. During the event, they shared
- [October Newsletter Now Out!](https://integration.luckan.fi/october-newsletter-now-out/) - Our newsletter for October is now out! You can read it here. If you have any updates from your organization that you would like to share, please send a short description, image, and link to welcome@luckan.fi. Try it, you might like it!
- [Is Finland Doing Enough to Help Endangered Species?](https://integration.luckan.fi/is-finland-doing-enough-to-help-endangered-species/) - Ramona Larsen, Coordinator of CIRKELN, had the pleasure of being interviewed by Zena Iovino, host of the weekly news podcast "All Points North". The episode is called "Is Finland doing enough to help endangered species?" and is well worth a listen! The conversation revolved around the CIRKELN, whose main purpose is to create a welcoming
- [Dörren networking lead to mutual benefits](https://integration.luckan.fi/dorren-networking-lead-to-mutual-benefits/) - For Liselott Sundbäck and Sofia Achame the Dörren meeting was the start of a new friendship. Their similar backgrounds and common subjects of interests have made them close and they have been able to mentor each other in different ways.

## Pages

- [index](https://integration.luckan.fi/) - Welcome to Luckan! Luckan’s Integration team supports internationals building their life in Finland. Our services are free and include personal guidance, mentoring, networking and social programmes in the Capital region and Porvoo. We have special expertise is Swedish integration in Finland Guidances Mentoring Socialevents Jobbuddies Follow us Book a time for a guidance appointment We provide
- [Blogs](https://integration.luckan.fi/jobbuddies-blogs/) - JobBuddies Materials These pages offer a summary of some of the research and discourse in Finnish society about the theme of immigrant employment as it has evolved over the course of the project. The links have been collected mostly from Finnish media and academia as they have been published. The resources have been divided into
- [News Media](https://integration.luckan.fi/jobbuddies-news-media/) - JobBuddies Materials These pages offer a summary of some of the research and discourse in Finnish society about the theme of immigrant employment as it has evolved over the course of the project. The links have been collected mostly from Finnish media and academia as they have been published. The resources have been divided into
- [Events](https://integration.luckan.fi/events/) - Events Luckan Integration organises events and workshops, both to help with job search and to create social meeting places. Our activities are primarily conducted in English, free of charge, and open to everyone. We also adhere to our Safer Space Guidelines at all of our events. See latest information regarding events through our Facebook-pages. Photo
- [Guidance](https://integration.luckan.fi/guidance/)
- [CIRKELN](https://integration.luckan.fi/cirkeln/) - Curious about meeting new people? CIRKELN is a social networking program that is intended to encourage two way integration in Helsinki and the Capital Region. It is for newcomers and Finns, or people who have found a home in the Finnish culture, who are interested in actively meeting new people and arranging social activities together.
- [GET YOUR OWN MENTOR](https://integration.luckan.fi/mentoring-networking/fika/looking-for-a-mentor/) - Get your own mentor You can apply to get a mentor if: have moved to Finland want to meet someone who is established in Finland and exchange experiences, build social connections, practice Swedish, and learn more about Finnish culture, society, and everyday life are interested in expanding your network and meeting new people are ready
- [Peer Support Group in English](https://integration.luckan.fi/peer-support-group-in-english/) - Peer Support Group in English in Helsinki Why should you join this group? This group is designed to make job hunting and recruitment processes more accessible for unemployed job seekers who want to acquire essential skills for success in the Finnish job market. A group of ten participants meets every week for a minimum of
- [Peer Support Group for International Job Seekers](https://integration.luckan.fi/peer-support-group/) - Peer Support Group for International Job Seekers Our peer support group is designed to provide participants with accessible tools and essential skills for succeeding on the Finnish job market. It is offered twice a year. The autumn round is hosted 17.9-12.11 at 10-12. Registration started on 04.08.2026 and will close as soon as the group
- [News](https://integration.luckan.fi/news/) - News Here you can read about what is happening at Luckan Integration. From our spectacular networking events and long-term programs to must-attend workshops and community initiatives, we bring people together to learn, connect, and grow. Want to stay updated on everything we have lined up each month? By subscribing to our newsletter, you’ll be the
- [Swedish in Finland](https://integration.luckan.fi/swedish-in-finland/) - Welcome to your pathway into Finnish society in Swedish! Finland is a proudly bilingual country where Swedish forms a vibrant and central part of our society, professional life and culture. Choosing to integrate in Swedish is an option that opens unique doors to the Swedish-speaking network, educational pathways and the labour market, particularly in regions
- [Swedish courses](https://integration.luckan.fi/integrating/swedish-courses/) - Swedish Courses Here you will find a wide variety on Swedish courses and resources, both IRL and online. Book an appointment The different levels The language courses are leveled from A to C, with A being for beginners. Here is a short explanation of the different levels:A1 - at this level you have extremely limited
- [JobBuddies Materials](https://integration.luckan.fi/jobbuddies-materials/) - JobBuddies Materials These pages offer a summary of some of the research and discourse in Finnish society about the theme of immigrant employment as it has evolved over the course of the project. The links have been collected mostly from Finnish media and academia as they have been published. The resources have been divided into
- [For Employers](https://integration.luckan.fi/for-employers/) - For Employers Businesses and organisations can choose to participate in trainings and seminars within the scope of the JobBuddies project. These events will take place throughout the project's lifetime. To stay informed, sign up for the event mailing list below! Sign up here What’s in it for employers? In addition to access to a pool
- [Become a JobBuddies mentor](https://integration.luckan.fi/become-a-jobbuddie-mentor/) - Become a JobBuddies Mentor Who can join the programme as a Mentor? Education and experience in a given field At least 5 years work experience in Finland Employed or self-employed Wide networks in Finland HR and management positions are a plus, but not a necessity Good English skills, Finnish and Swedish are a plus Possibility
- [BECOME A JOBBUDDIE](https://integration.luckan.fi/become-a-jobbuddie/) - Who can join the programme as a Mentee? Residence permit / right to work in Finland Located in the Nyland/Uusimaa region Industry specific education or previous experience Unemployed, or employed in a field not linked to education Priority given to groups in a more vulnerable position like women and immigrants integrating in Swedish Good English
- [Competence Center](https://integration.luckan.fi/competence-center/) - Kompetenscentret för svensk integration Competence Center for Swedish integration Kompetenscentret för svensk integration SV - Målsättningen är att förbättra den svenska integrationen så att nyanlända vuxna, familjer, barn och unga har möjlighet att integreras i huvudstadsregionen på ett sätt lämpligt för dem. För att stärka den svenska integrationen behövs ett starkt samarbete mellan det offentliga
- [Fika](https://integration.luckan.fi/mentoring-networking/fika/) - FIKA Mentoring Programme A meeting place for immigrants and people who are established in the Swedish-speaking community in Finland. Through one-on-one mentoring, participants build meaningful connections, practice Swedish, share experiences, and learn more about Finnish culture and society together. Registrations for mentees for the autumn cohort will open on 04.08.2026 and for mentors are open
- [Mentoring & Networking](https://integration.luckan.fi/mentoring-networking/) - Expand your horizons Are you curious to meet new people? Do you want to expand your social or professional networks? Do you want concrete support in finding a job? Luckan offers multiple programs that support integration in different ways. Photo : Juha Valkeajoki / City of Helsinki CIRKELN CIRKELN is a social networking concept that encourages
- [BECOME A MENTOR](https://integration.luckan.fi/mentoring-networking/fika/become-a-mentor/) - Become a mentor You would be a great mentor if you: have integrated in Swedish in Finland yourself, or if you are Swedish-speaking want to meet new people, share your experiences, and support someone in their integration journey you want to meet new people, share your experiences, and contribute to people feeling welcome in a
- [In Swedish in Finland / På svenska i Finland /Финляндия по-шведски](https://integration.luckan.fi/inswedishinfinland/) - På svenska i Finland Denna skrift riktar sig till dig som är nyfiken på det svenska i det finländska samhället. Du får bekanta dig med Finland som en del av Norden samt Sveriges och Finlands gemensamma historia. I en artikel presenteras kort hur det är att studera på svenska, i en annan hur det är
- [Strategi](https://integration.luckan.fi/competence-center/strategi/) - Svenska integrationsvägar och fallgropar i huvudstadsregionen en strategi med 15 åtgärder Swedish integration paths and pitfalls in the Capital Region a strategy with 15 measures Beställ strategin - Order the strategy Här kan du ladda ner strategin i pdf-form Bilagorna finns längre ner på sidan. Strategian suomenkielinen versio alkaa sivulta 39.The English version of the
- [Contact](https://integration.luckan.fi/contact/) - About us Since 2008 Luckan Integration has offered information and consultation, workshops, social gatherings and mentoring for immigrants. Our service aims to empower the individual by offering information and guidance for making independent decisions. Our starting point is always the needs of the client. We work with inclusion and a two-way integration. We believe in
- [Integrating in Swedish](https://integration.luckan.fi/integrating/) - Hej! These are our old pages that we don't update anymore. Please visit welcome.fi for our new pages on Swedish integration. Book an appointment Read More Integrating in Swedish Finland has two official languages, Finnish and Swedish. The cities in the Capital Region; Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen, are all bilingual with 65 000 registered
- [jobbuddies](https://integration.luckan.fi/jobbuddies/) - The JobBuddies Programme Luckan Integration's new ESF+ project, JobBuddies, aims to tackle the challenges immigrants face in the Finnish job market through an innovative mentorship model. The project is based on creating mentorship groups with three to four established mentors from specific industries, who then work with a group of about 15 mentees. The mentees
- [JOIN CIRKELN](https://integration.luckan.fi/join-cirkeln/) - Join CIRKELN! You should join CIRKELN if you ... are looking to meet new people who share your interests and want to have some fun are ready to join a group Luckan connects you with live in the Capital Region are happy to use WhatsApp to communicate with your group Sign Up For CIRKELN Here!
- [Testing only](https://integration.luckan.fi/testing-only/) - Mentoring & Networking Are you curious to meet new people? Do you want to expand your professional and social networks? Luckan Integration offers two programmes: FIKA and Circle. Events & Workshops Luckan Integration organises events and workshops both to help with your job search and to create a social meeting place. We also arrange Swedish
- [Kvinder i Job - a research project](https://integration.luckan.fi/kvinder-i-job-a-research-project/) - Kvinder i Job - a research project Kvinder i Job (or Women at Work) is a Nordic collaborative research project running from 2023 to 2024. Together with KVINFO (Denmark) and Sammen om en jobb (Norway), Luckan investigates the social impact of mentoring initiatives, specifically on immigrant women's employment and education opportunities. Read the report Project
- [Blog](https://integration.luckan.fi/blog/)
- [Contact old](https://integration.luckan.fi/contact-old/) - About us Since 2008 Luckan Integration has offered information and counseling, workshops, social gatherings and mentoring for immigrants. Our service aims to empower the individual by offering information and guidance for making independent decisions. Our starting point is always the needs of the client. We work with inclusion and a two-way integration. We believe in
- [Safer Space Guidelines](https://integration.luckan.fi/safer-space/) - Luckan Integration is committed to following the guidelines for safer space. Our events, seminars, workshops and other actions are anti discriminatory, and we follow mutually found principles and guidelines to build safer spaces. These are our guidelines for building a safer space: I. EQUAL SPACE • In our events we aim to be physically and
- [Looking for a mentor](https://integration.luckan.fi/mentoring-networking/fika-light/looking-for-a-mentor/) - Looking for a mentor You can apply to get your own mentor if: you have moved to Finland from Ukraine after February 2022 you want to meet local people and discuss Finnish society you live in the Capital Region Registrations are closed. Thank you to everyone who applied and were part of the programme! If
- [Subscribe to our newsletter!](https://integration.luckan.fi/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/) - The monthly newsletter will keep you updated on the activities and services by Luckan Integration and our collaborating partners. Give it a try!
- [Become a mentor](https://integration.luckan.fi/mentoring-networking/fika-light/become-a-mentor/) - Become a mentor You can apply to be a mentor if: you have lived in Finland for a while and feel established here you want to meet new people and share your experiences you live in the Capital Region Registrations are closed. Thank you to everyone who applied and were part of the programme! If
- [Integrating in Swedish-welcome.fi](https://integration.luckan.fi/integrating-in-swedish-welcome-fi/) - We have now launched our site welcome.fi that is filled with information about everything Swedish in the Capital Region. If you are looking for Swedish courses, work opportunities in Swedish or where the nearest Swedish speaking school is to your home, welcome.fi is the place to start at. Welcome to our event about Swedish opportunities
- [Guidance for Families](https://integration.luckan.fi/integrating/guidance-for-families/) - Guidance for Families Luckan Integration offers individual guidance appointments to families with international background with children in Swedish-language education in the Capital Region. The guidance is free of charge, and takes place in different locations within the region. Contact details Guidance for families with children in Swedish education Is your family integrating in Swedish, with
- [Adults](https://integration.luckan.fi/integrating/adults/) - Adults What does integration include? It can consist of you settling down in Finland and acquiring the knowledge and skill needed to live within Finnish society. A number of factors can play a role in helping you to integrate; learning Finnish or Swedish, finding work or a place to study and making contacts within Finnish
- [Children](https://integration.luckan.fi/integrating/children/) - Children Here you will find information about the Swedish education path, from daycare through comprehensive school, and what school subjects to keep in mind. If you look for free time activities for children in Swedish you will find a quite a few of them here too. Book an appointment Read more Pregnancy and financial assistance
- [Youth](https://integration.luckan.fi/integrating/youth/) - Youth Here you find information about education, how to get support in job search and how to find free time activities. We count you as youth from the age of 13 and up to the age of 29. That is a wide age span, when a lot of things happens in ones life. Book an
- [INFO: Cancelations](https://integration.luckan.fi/info-cancelations-peruutukset/) - DEAR CUSTOMER With regards to the restrictions and guidelines the city of Helsinki has given:Luckan Helsinki on Yrjönkatu/Georgsgatan 27 is remaining closed. Many of our services will continue to operate through digital means. Guidances We continue to offer individual guidance appointments online, through Skype, Facetime, Hangout, Zoom or over the phone. Book a time here

## Integrating in Swedish

- [Finding a Summer Job](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/assistance-in-job-search-for-youth-and-summer-jobs/) - You should start thinking about applying for a summer job already in January. You know what they say, the early bird catches the worm. If you need support in writing or updating your CV, you are welcome to join Luckan Integration's CV workshops! We organise these once a month, on Wednesdays between 14:30-16:30. It is
- [Swedish-language Employers](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/employment/) - The labor market in Finland often places high demands on knowledge in Finnish and also in Swedish. If the qualification requirement for a public administration position is higher education degree then it usually requires excellent knowledge of Finnish and satisfactory knowledge of Swedish. In the private sector, language requirements are determined based on company policy.The
- [Language Levels](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/the-language-levels/) - Language courses in Finland are divided into levels A to C, with A being the beginner's level. The levels are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The YKI test for Finnish citizenship will test your knowledge at the level of B1. The different levels are: A1: At this level, you
- [Online Materials for Free](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/free-online-courses-online-resources/) - Språkboost Assumes that you know English, Swedish or Finnish. This site includes various materials for self study, self-assessments, tips for studying Swedish, and information about Swedish dialects. Here you can find links to course providers, apps, podcasts, news in Easy Swedish, and much more. A great place to find the type of free material that
- [Starter Guide](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/new-in-finland/) - International House Helsinki International House Helsinki provides a wide range of information and public authority services to meet the needs of international newcomers in the Helsinki metropolitan area. The support you can get includes: General information & guidance Registration of an EU citizen’s right of residence Registration, personal identity code & change of address Tax card
- [YKI Certificate](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/national-certificate-of-language-proficiency/) - In order to be granted Finnish citizenship, you must pass a language test. This test is called the National Certificate of Language Proficiency, or YKI-testi in Finnish and allmänna språkexamen, or YKI-examen in Swedish. The level required for citizenship is B1.2 (mellannivå, intermediate level, level 3-4). You can familiarise yourself with the test here, in Swedish.
- [Swedish Preparatory Education](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/swedish-preparatory-education/) - Preparatory education is for children aged 6 – 17 years, who have just moved to Finland or whose Swedish or Finnish language skills are not yet on a level to study in Finnish or Swedish speaking groups. Preparatory education is offered for a maximum of one year. During this year, pupils learn Swedish and the
- [Luckan Helsingfors](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/luckan-helsingfors/) - Luckan is a Finland-Swedish information and cultural center in the heart of Helsingfors. We have a broad variety of activities and services, cultural and social, to offer to all age groups. You can find our Facebook page with our events here. And our Instagram account here. Contact information: Luckan HelsingforsOpen: Weekdays 11-17 / Vardagar kl.
- [Health Services - Video](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/health-video/) - [tb-youtube-iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c7OOa-Pq0WI"] Useful links mentioned in the video: Health center services:HelsingforsWestern Uusimaa Welfare Area (LUVN)Vanda and Kervo Welfare Area (VAKE) Book an appointment with our counselor.
- [Healthcare and Social Services](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/health-care-and-social-services/) - Accessing public healthcare and social services in the Helsinki Capital Region is determined by two critical administrative steps: obtaining a Personal Identity Code and securing Municipality of Residence status through the Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV). The organization of healthcare and social services in the Helsinki Capital Region (Helsingfors, Esbo, Vanda, and Grankulla)
- [Could Integrating In Swedish Be Something For You?](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/svenskfinland-fi/) - Finland, as you may already know, is a bilingual country, with Finnish and Swedish as its official languages. Approximately five percent of Finland's population consider Swedish as their mother tongue, and they mostly live on Finland’s western and southern coast. In the Capital Region; Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, and Kauniainen, which are all bilingual, over 65,000
- [News in Swedish](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/news-in-swedish/) - Radio and TV The Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE, offers a broad variety of news and entertainment in several languages.Svenska YLE is the news site in Swedish. At Arenan you will find a variety of radio and tv programs, not only in Swedish.The Swedish-speaking youth radio channel is YLE X3M, the adult channel is YLE Vega.
- [Mentoring and Networking](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/mentoring-and-network/) - At Luckan Integration, we believe that meeting people and sharing experiences are key parts of building your life in Finland. Through our mentoring and networking activities, you can connect with both newcomers and native Swedish speakers. FIKA – A meeting place between immigrants and people who are established in Finland. Through one-on-one mentoring, pairs share
- [Entrepreneurship](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/entrepreneurship/) - It is possible to register a company either in Finnish or Swedish, and handle all the bureaucracy in Swedish. At InfoFinland you will find information on how to start a company in Finland. There is an interest and service organisation for Finnish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their owners called Företagarna i Finland. They organise events and
- [Work-related - Video](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/work-related-video/) - [tb-youtube-iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/l48Pai6CckM"] This short video explains how job search and recruitment work in Finland with tips for job hunting, municipal recruitment portals and Swedish-language employers. It’s a practical overview for anyone looking for work in Swedish or wanting to understand local recruitment channels. Useful links mentioned in the video: Helsinki's recruitment page — official job
- [Before Moving to Finland - Video](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/video-for-before-moving-to-finland/) - [tb-youtube-iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jglcYXTmYxk"] Thinking of moving to Finland and wondering what to expect? This video gives you a clear and relaxed overview of life in Finland—how things work, what it’s like in Swedish-speaking communities, and what to consider before you arrive. Useful links mentioned in the video: fritid.fi - free time activities and associationskulturforum.fi - cultural
- [Adult Education Centers](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/the-adult-education-centers-2/) - The adult education centers are designed to prevent exclusion and offer educational activities that everyone can participate in. These centers focus on self-motivated learning and, as a rule, do not aim to offer formal qualifications. Adult education centers can be found in all four municipalities of the Capital Region, with Helsingfors, Esbo, and Vanda using
- [In Swedish in Finland–Финляндия по-шведски–På svenska i Finland](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/inswedishinfinland/) - In Swedish in Finland This book is for you who are curious about the Swedish language and culture within the Finnish society. You’ll familiarise yourself with Finland as a Nordic Country, as well as with Finland’s common history with Sweden. One article presents studying in Swedish, while another talks about what it is like to
- [Swedish Streaming Channels](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/youtube-channels-teaching-swedish/) - Discover Swedish through fun and relaxed streaming and YouTube channels. Listen to real Swedish, explore the culture, and improve your language skills naturally just by watching and enjoying! Academia Cervena Language videos in all the Nordic languages. Fun Swedish Easy explanations of Swedish pronunciations, traditions and so on. Lär dig svenska/Learn Swedish A1, A2 and
- [Vocational Schools](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/vocational-schools/) - Vocational education and training are very practically-oriented and provide the student with the necessary skills for working life. In vocational education and training, you can study humanities and the arts, business and administration, natural sciences, information and communication technology (ICT), technology, agriculture and forestry, health and wellness, and services. Read more about vocational education and
- [Integration Training](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/integration-training/) - When you move to Finland, employment services provide you with assistance for integration and employment. There are different services to help you settle, find work and learn the language. If your family members move to Finland with you, they may also be entitled to these services. The integration plan is an individual plan on how
- [Early Childhood Education](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/early-childhood-education-or-care/) - Every child has the right to early childhood education. Early childhood education supports the child’s growth, development and learning, and makes it possible for the parents to work or study full-time. Early childhood education can be applied for in Swedish as well as in Finnish. Scroll down to find information on how to apply for
- [Culture](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/culture/) - The Finland-Swedish culture has a long history. For instance, the national anthem of Finland, written as a poem by Johan Ludvig Runeberg in 1846, was originally composed in Swedish. The poem was later translated into Finnish during the late 19th century.Even Jean Sibelius, known for his composition Finlandia, had a Finland-Swedish background. Litteratur If you
- [Support for Youth](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/youth-information-chat-counseling-guidance-and-training-and-contraceptives/) - Guidance and Chat Services Luckan UngInfo offers free guidance in matters regarding studies, work, leisure, mental health etc. The meetings can be done face-to-face or online. Book a time here, in Swedish, or send an email to helsingfors@unginfo.fi.UngInfo also has a chat service called ÄRLIGT TALAT where young people aged 13-29 can talk to a psychologist or
- [School Subjects to Keep in Mind](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/school-subjects-to-keep-in-mind/) - The Curriculum The curriculum in all schools in Finland is based on national guidelines. It is the same for both Finnish and Swedish-language schools, includes Swedish as a second language, instruction in a student’s own mother tongue, and instruction in a student's own religion or life stance education. The current curriculum emphasises the active participation
- [Comprehensive Education](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/comprehensive-education/) - In Finland all children go to school, it is mandatory. If a child needs to be absent outside of the school holidays, the school must be asked for permission. The school can reject the application based on what is best for the child’s education. The city will appoint each child to a school based on
- [Maternity and Child Health Clinics](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/maternity-and-child-health-guidance-in-swedish/) - When you are pregnant you have the right to maternity and child health guidance. The guidance is provided by public healthcare. It is recommended that you contact the maternity clinic when a pregnancy test gives a positive result. The maternity clinic will guide you through the pregnancy. Attending maternity clinic is one of the conditions
- [Associations](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/associations/) - A Short History Lesson Associations play a big part in defining Finland-Swedes. Before the 20th century, Swedish-speakers in Finland did not perceive themselves as a unified group. It was only with the rise of nationalism in Europe and Finland that the idea that Swedish-speakers in Finland belong to a group with a common history, culture
- [Activities for Children and Youth](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/activities-for-children-aged-6-12/) - Sites with Hobbies fritid.fi is a site where you can find free time activities in the Capital Region. From May to August you can also find summer camps from the whole of Svenskfinland at fritid.fi Norr om stan offers free time activities and culture for people of all ages in northern Helsinki and in Vanda. Visit
- [General Information about Finland](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/checklist-before-and-after-the-move/) - Welcome to Finland is an information pack for people moving to Finland, produced by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. The pack comes in 15 languages and is in two parts; one 80-page guide and one 8-page brochure. They have also put together a Coming to Finland from Abroad guide. International House Helsinki has
- [Adult Education - Video](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/adult-education-video/) - [tb-youtube-iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fITGefkSTzs"] Useful links mentioned in the video:Universities:Hanken School of EconomicsUniversity of HelsinkiUniversity of Helsinki – The Swedish School of Social SciencesUniversity of the Arts in Helsinki University of Applied Sciences:Arcada University of applied sciencesAbout SIMHE Book an appointment with our counselor.
- [Youth - Video](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/youth-video/) - Useful links mentioned in the video:General upper secondary education:HelsinkiEspooVantaaKauniainen UngInfo guidancefritid.fi Book an appointment with our counselor.
- [Voices of Successful Swedish Integration](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/voices-from-people-that-integrated-in-swedish/) - Hearing from others who have chosen to integrate in Swedish may help you with your thoughts. You can find more videos over on Youtube.To find out more about the book advertised in the videos visit In Swedish in Finland. First out is Allyana, a student who tried the Finnish integration path before switching. Dam Kah
- [Children's Education - Video](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/childrens-education-video/) - [tb-youtube-iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IjJsAzrSXvI"] Useful links mentioned in the video:The service mapAsti - apply for school in HelsinkiApply for school in EspooApply for school in VantaaThe schools in Kauniainen Book an appointment with our counselor.
- [Free Time Activities - Video](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/free-time-video/) - [tb-youtube-iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_62UC4HtztM"] Useful links mentioned in the video: Svenska TeaternVasas flora och faunaTove JanssonKulturforumfritid.fi Book an appointment with our counselor.
- [Children Under School Age - Video](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/children-video/) - [tb-youtube-iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LhWTiGd2aIw"] Useful links mentioned in the video:Maternity clinics:HelsinkiEspooVantaaKauniainenLillaLuckan’s Family CafésFolkhälsan baby swimmingfritid.fi Book an appointment with our counselor.
- [Events](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/event-calenders/) - Across literature, theater, movies, music and poetry, Finland-Swedes have always found unique ways to express themselves. Here are tips on how to find the cultural experiences that fit your taste. Luckan organises a lot of events for a broad audience. You'll find Luckan Integration's events here, they are mostly in English, Luckan Helsingfors events here,
- [Financial Assistance During Parental Leave](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/pregnancy-and-financial-assistance-for-your-family/) - When you are 154 days into your pregnancy, you will get a certificate of pregnancy from the maternity clinic. You need it to claim the maternity grant and maternity allowance from Kela. Kela is the Social Insurance Institution of Finland that provides basic economic security for everyone living in Finland. Kela has a quick guide
- [The Finnish Education System](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/the-finnish-education-system/) - Education in Finland from pre-primary school to higher education is free of charge and compulsory until the age of 18. That means that families have to apply for permission from the headmaster if the child needs time off from school outside the school holidays. The headmaster can reject the application based on what is best
- [Events for Children](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/cultural-events-for-children/) - LillaLuckan Cultural events are organized regularly at LillaLuckan. The events are mainly in Swedish, but anyone who wants to join is welcome. LillaLuckan offers a wide range of cultural activities and performances which are free of charge but require registration in advance. To register, send an email to barnkultur@luckan.fi or visit the Info Desk at
- [Upper Secondary Education](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/upper-secondary-education/) - Upper secondary education is mandatory after comprehensive education. You can apply to either an upper secondary school or to a vocational school. In the application you can choose several options. If you are left without a place during the application period, your municipality must offer you a place in education, as compulsory education continues until
- [In Need of a Study Place or Job](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/if-dont-have-a-study-place-or-job/) - The Capital Region Luckan offers two free counseling services for youth: UngInfo and Luckan Integration. Both services provide support and information in the matters you need support in. You can book an appointment for either service, by sending an email to helsingfors@unginfo.fi for an UngInfo appointment, or by booking an appointment on the website for
- [Youth Centers](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/youth-centers/) - Helsingfors Drumsö Youth Center/Ungdomsgården Drumsö in located in the same building as the Finnish-language youth center Apaja, Drumsö library and Daghemmet Sälen. The entrance to Ungdomsgården Drumsö is on the side of the building by the park. Please visit the center's website for opening hourse. You can just relax, play board games, do crafts, play
- [Activities for Infants and Toddlers](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/activities-for-families-with-infants-and-toddlers/) - General Information The baby’s first year is a time of learning for the whole family. The City of Helsinki city’s 0–1-year-olds' web-page has a guide on baby’s first year as well as information on the services that the city offers after your baby is born. Småbarnsföräldrar i huvudstadsregionen is a good Facebook group to join. There you can share info, ask
- [Support in Primary School](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/support-in-primary-school/) - Swedish Preparatory Education Preparatory education is for children aged 6 – 17 years, who have just moved to Finland, or whose Swedish or Finnish language skills are not yet on the necessary level for study in Finnish or Swedish speaking groups. Preparatory education is offered for a maximum of one year. During this year, pupils
- [Cooperation between Home and School](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/the-collaboration-between-home-and-school/) - The school system works best when the home, parents or guardians, cooperate with the school. Parents are encouraged to be active, discuss things that their children learn with them, and be involved in their children’s education. About cooperation between home and school in HelsingforsAbout cooperation between home and school in Esbo.Very shortly in Swedish about
- [Presentations of the Municipalities](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/the-municipalities-in-the-capital-region/) - Helsingfors/Helsinki Welcome to Helsinki by the City of Helsinki. The website presents work-life balance, housing in Helsinki, daycare and schools, healthcare and social services, and getting around in the city. Moving to Helsinki by InfoFinland. Information on the website includes articles on living in Helsingfors, work and entrepreneurship, the two languages, Finnish and Swedish, and
- [Swedish Courses in the Capital Region](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/the-adult-education-centers/) - Language courses in Finland are divided into levels A to C, with A being the beginner’s level. The levels are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). You can take the official YKI language test (National Certificate of Language Proficiency) in Finnish or Swedish through authorised test centres and adult education
- [Online Courses That Cost](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/online-courses-online-resources-that-costse/) - Learn Swedish Lab - YKI course € Assumes that you know English. This is an intensive course organised from Sweden, but running completely online. The focus of this 5 month course is on passing the Finnish YKI exam (level B1+). Available for complete beginners to more advanced learners. Babbel € Assumes that you know English, German, Spanish,
- [Language Cafés and Other Resources](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/language-cafes-and-other-resources/) - Swedish Language Café at Luckan Luckan Integration organizes the Swedish Language Café on Tuesdays from Tuesdays 9th September to 9th December 2025 at 17.30 - 19.00. Visit our Facebook event page for more details. Odes Språkcafé på Svenska In cooperation with Luckan Integration there is a discussion group at Ode library for those willing to practice
- [Language Apps](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/language-apps/) - Here you will find language apps for both adults and children, both free and with a charge. Click on the links for more information. Adults Duolingo Duolingo lessons adapt to your learning style. With quick, bite-sized lessons, you’ll earn points and unlock new levels while gaining real-world communication skills. Mondly Learn languages online with Mondly, the
- [Higher Education](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/higher-level-education/) - Higher education is divided into two main categories: University education and University of Applied Sciences (UAS) education. Universities focus on scientific research and education based on it. UAS, on the other hand, offer a pragmatic education that responds to working life needs. Both grades and entrance exams are utilized in the application process. Higher education
- [Pre-Primary Education](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/pre-primary-education/) - Preschool education is compulsory and free of charge for children the year before they start school. The idea is to prepare them for school. A trial for 2-year preschool education is being carried out at certain preschools in Helsingfors and Vanda. A child might be appointed to Finnish-language pre-primary education if the child's mother tongue
- [Disabilities](https://integration.luckan.fi/integratinginswedish/disabilities/) - Children with Disabilities Children with disabilities are entitled to education according to their needs and abilities. Special support, a special needs assistant, or special education may be offered, depending on the individual child. If your child is disabled or you suspect a disability, and you are not yet receiving support, please contact the daycare centre,

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