Business Lead

Business Lead is a unique multi-level development programme supporting the two-way integration of highly educated refugees and immigrants. The programme benefits all stakeholders involved, immigrants, company partners and Finnish society at large.

Viimeinen ilmoittautumispäivä

01 joulukuuta 2023

01.12.23

Moduulin sijainti

Vaasa

Kieli

Englanti

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Programme rounds

281

Participants

43%

Employed or studying after the programme

Programme overview

The integration programme Business Lead opens doors for unemployed highly educated immigrants and refugees into Finnish working life by combining education and a 3-month internship in a company. By participating in the programme, educated refugees and immigrants can quickly contribute to Finnish business and advance their careers. Hanken & SSE runs the programme together with Hanken School of Economics and Ostrobothnia TE-services.

The programme is for

The programme is for unemployed academically educated refugees and immigrants, who have good English language skills and relevant work experience and who hold a valid residence permit in Finland.

Programme objectives

To empower participants to integrate into the Finnish business environment in a meaningful way
To deepen the understanding of Finnish/European business life, business culture, and basic rights and obligations
To give concrete tools to function effectively in a variety of roles in the Finnish business environment
To give business skills and relevant business vocabulary needed to do business with future stakeholders

The programme includes

Live classroom studies, online- and distance studies between 17th January to 8th March
Topics include Finnish and European business landscape and organisational culture, self-leadership, personal branding, job search, project management, finance and a sales and service mindset.
A virtual learning environment
Company visit
Company internship between 11th March to 6th June

Benefits & value

Participants benefit from an integrated live and virtual learning experience, career coaching and company visits which will help improve future opportunities in working life
New business capabilities and cultural understanding
Expanded network
Developed business skills and vocabulary
A chance for further career opportunities

The final date for application is 1 December 2023 and the interviews will be held 12-13 December 2023 at the TE-services’ Vaasa office. Fill in the application form carefully (bank codes are required for the identification of the applicant). You will be invited to the interviews by text message.

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What the participants say about the programme

The Business Lead programme was a highlight of the year. The programme provided invaluable practical training for excelling in the Finnish job market. The culmination of the programme was receiving a job offer, marking a truly successful experience. The Hanken & SSE Executive Education Business Lead programme is committed to nurturing professional growth in Finland.

Dalbert Onyebuchi

Business Lead participant 2023

I’ve developed my communication, analytical, and brainstorming skills and have now a better understanding of the Finnish work life. The internship along with the coaching provided me with more effective use of tools to help me with my job search in Finland.

Anton Pullukkutti

Business Lead participant 2023

The Business Lead programme opened doors to the Finnish working life and added value to my career journey. I am grateful to the entire team at Hanken & SSE who made it happen.

Liya Antony

Business Lead participant 2023

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