Unemployment is not always caused by a lack of skills. Sometimes the labour market changes, demand in your field declines, or available jobs require skills that you have not yet had the opportunity to acquire. In these situations, training can open the way back into working life.
Particularly interesting options are so-called recruitment training programmes, which are organised to meet an employer’s actual need for employees. The aim is not only to learn new skills but also to find employment. In many sectors, the majority of participants who complete the training find employment afterwards.
Recruitment training combines studying and working
In recruitment training, studying and practical on-the-job learning go hand in hand. The training can last from a few weeks to several months, depending on the role and sector.
For example:
- in the logistics sector, new employees are trained for warehouse and terminal work
- in industry, training can prepare participants for production or assembly work
- in the service and sales sectors, training aims to complement or expand the skills needed for a particular group of tasks, enabling participants to work in roles such as cashier work, waiting and customer service, or kitchen work
- for specialist roles, longer RekryKoulutus and F.E.C. programmes lasting approximately six months are available. These programmes deepen the skills needed for specialist roles by strengthening theoretical knowledge alongside practical on-the-job learning.
Apprenticeship training allows you to earn a salary while studying
If your goal is to complete a qualification or gain a vocational qualification, apprenticeship training may be a good option. In apprenticeship training, most learning takes place at the workplace, and the student is employed under a normal employment relationship.
In practice, this means that you receive a salary while studying and learning a new profession.
Which option could be right for you?
A short recruitment training programme may be a suitable option if
- you only need a limited amount of additional skills for a new role
- you want to find employment quickly
- an employer is looking for new employees for a specific role.
A longer recruitment training programme may be suitable for you if
- you are changing fields
- you already have relevant skills but need additional capabilities for a new role
- you are aiming for specialist or more demanding roles.
Apprenticeship training may be a good solution if
- you need a qualification or official professional certification
- you learn best through practical work
- you want to earn a salary while studying.
How is your livelihood secured during training?
Many recruitment training programmes are labour market training. In these cases, participants can usually receive unemployment benefit during the training, provided that the training has been agreed on with the employment services in advance.
Remember to check how the training affects your unemployment security before starting
Your livelihood during training and your entitlement to benefits depend on the type of training and your individual circumstances. Before starting the training, always check with your local employment area how the training will affect your benefits.
Where can you find training opportunities?
It is worth looking for training opportunities at least through:
- Job Market Finland
- employers’ own career websites
- A-kassa’s Employment Wizard
- the websites of training providers, such as schools, educational institutions and private training providers (for example Saranen, Aalto EE and Rastor Institute)
- the services provided by employment areas.
Many jobseekers overlook recruitment training without realising it, even though it can be one of the most effective ways to quickly find a new job or move into an entirely new field.
New skills can open up new opportunities
Working life is constantly changing, but these changes also create new opportunities. If your field no longer offers as many employment opportunities as before, or if you want to take your career in a new direction, training can provide a practical route towards your next job.
A-kassa works together with experts in job search and employment to provide its members with as many different routes to a new job as possible. For example, Barona’s recruitment training programmes and Saranen’s programmes for career changes and skills development offer concrete opportunities to acquire new skills and move towards employment.
Whether your goal is to find employment quickly, change fields or train for a new profession, it is worth exploring the training opportunities available. The right training can be a decisive step towards your next job.
A-kassa’s cooperation with Barona provides members with a tailored job search channel. As an A-kassa member, you have access to a dedicated application channel where, with a single application, you can be considered for opportunities in all the sectors and locations that interest you. A Barona recruiter will contact applicants personally.
A-kassa members may also be offered opportunities to apply for apprenticeship training or recruitment training programmes.
Make the most of your A-kassa membership and discover new job opportunities through Barona!
