JAMK Talent Boost

29/09/2026

🌍🎉 Join Jamk Talent Boost and JAMKO at Kulttuurien Karkelot! As part of Get to Know Jyväskylä events 🎉🌍
Looking for a fun way to explore different cultures, meet new people, and enjoy an inspiring community event? Student Union JAMKO and Jamk Talent Boost are organizing a visit to Kulttuurien Karkelot Culture Fair, hosted by Jyvälän Setlementti!
✨ Experience cultures and languages from around the world�🍴 Taste delicious international treats�🤝 Learn about community activities and services�🌎 Celebrate diversity in Jyväskylä
🗓️ Programme Highlights 🎶 Vaput Women’s Choir Trio – Songs from Finland & around the world (10:30–11:00)�🎵 Seniorisoinnut Choir (11:30–11:45)
🎨 Activities throughout the event: 🧶 Knitting Workshop: Baby Knits for Ukraine (bring your own knitting needles!)�📸 “Culture Through Images and Words” presentation�🌍 “My Culture” drop-in workshop�🕰️ “Exploring the Past” exhibition
Come along, discover new cultures, and enjoy a welcoming international atmosphere! 💙

The visit starts at 10.00 at Palokunnankatu 16 - at the Jyvälän Settlement Association headquarters.

Register via the link in Kide App: https://kide.app/events/1434d904-e691-4698-9ac7-23f580fc853d

to get more info! The event is free 🆓.

15/09/2026

Discover Viitasaari Entrepreneurship Programme

Interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, AI, or developing your own business idea? Join the Discover Viitasaari Entrepreneurship Programme to meet entrepreneurs, visit local companies, and turn your ideas into reality—with support from experts and fellow students. Study credits are included.

What you’ll gain:
- Learn about entrepreneurship in Finland
- Meet entrepreneurs and startup founders
- Visit companies in the Viitasaari region
- Develop your own business idea
- Build your network
- Improve your pitching and innovation skills
- Explore opportunities in Central Finland

Programme Schedule
📍 Orientation Day– 23 Sept 2026 (12:00–16:30), Jyväskylä
Introduction, entrepreneurship in Finland, entrepreneur story, team formation, and idea workshop.

📍 Viitasaari Innovation Day – 7 Oct 2026 (09:00–18:00), Viitasaari
Entrepreneur talks, company visits, AI in business, regional insights, idea development, and pitch preparation.

📍Final Pitch Event – 8 Oct 2026 (13:00–16:00), Jyväskylä
Present your ideas, receive feedback, and explore future opportunities.

Who can join?
Open to all Jamk students interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, startups, AI, and business development. No previous experience required.

No business idea yet? No problem!
Bring an idea, a problem you’d like to solve, or simply your curiosity and motivation to learn.

Join us for inspiration, new connections, and a chance to discover entrepreneurship in Finland.

Enroll via the Webropol link: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/7EB242F63320FC18

09/09/2026

Career and Integration Advice Session: Lean about Finnish Job Market, hobbies and events in Jyväskylä to help you create your first professional network, CV, Letter of Motivation and LinkedIn Advice. 10.09.2026, 13.00-15.00, Jamk Rajakatu Campus B117

Curious About the Finnish Job Market?
Are you looking for tips on how to successfully find a job in Finland? Do you need support with your CV, motivation letter, LinkedIn profile, or job applications? Join this practical and informative session where experts from JAMK Talent Boost and International House Jyväskylä will share valuable advice and answer your questions.
Programme
13:00-14:00 | Presentation & Discussion
Understanding the Finnish job market
Tips for effective job searching
How to create a strong CV and motivation letter
Building a professional LinkedIn profile
Common recruitment practices in Finland
Q&A and discussion
14:00-15:00 | Individual Guidance After the presentation, participants can receive personalized advice from the specialists. Bring your CV, motivation letter, LinkedIn profile, or job application questions and get practical feedback.
Individual consultations are available on a first come, first served basis.
No registration required.

03/09/2026

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31/08/2026

Jamk Talent Boost: Career Trip to FinnMETKO 2026�For students in Logistics, Robotics & Automation, Engineering, Biotechnology, ICT, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management, and other technology-related fields.
Join us for a day trip to FinnMETKO 2026, Finland’s largest heavy machinery and technology trade fair, in Jämsä on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
FinnMETKO showcases the latest innovations in machinery, automation, logistics, transportation, bioenergy, and industrial technology. Students can explore exhibitions, watch live demonstrations, meet industry professionals, and learn about career opportunities in technology and engineering sectors.
Why join?

Discover new technologies and industrial solutions�

Learn how automation, robotics, logistics, and engineering are applied in practice�

Explore career opportunities and network with companies�

Gain insights into Finnish industry and sustainable technologies�

Practical Information:

Date: Saturday, 5 September 2026�

Departure: Jamk Rajakatu Campus (D1 entrance)�

Meet: 8:30 AM�

Bus departs: 8:45 AM�

Return to Jamk: Approximately 5:00 PM�

Participation includes bus transportation and entrance ticket. Food and drinks are not included.
Places are limited. Please register only if you can attend. Register as soon as possible: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/12BE5335420769B0

26/08/2026

Some exciting news and activities from International House Jyväskylä! 🌍
Are you a new or continuing student at JAMK or JYU? If you want to learn more about life in Jyväskylä, this is for you!
Join the Newcomer Info Session hosted by International House Jyväskylä on 9 September from 15:00 to 16:30 on Zoom. During the session, you'll learn the essentials of living in Jyväskylä, including housing, local services, hobbies, social opportunities, and practical information to help you settle in and make the most of your student experience.
✅ Register via the QR code or the link in our bio.
Looking for a fun way to stay active and meet new people? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
You can also:
Join the International Team for the Finland Marathon Relay, or
Take part in the Open Running Group Training Session.
Registration details can be found via the QR code.
Start your semester with helpful advice, new connections, and some sporty fun!

20/08/2026

Get to Know Jyväskylä is back!

The beloved initiative by JAMKO Student Union and Jamk Talent Boost returns this semester with a fresh, enthusiastic team behind the popular events. The trainee team was recruited via the “Meet & Greet with Companies concept”.

Join us in welcoming your new event organizers: Saber, Jahanbaz, and Ruby!

This semester, you can look forward to:
- Exciting sports and cultural activities
- Opportunities to meet Finnish friends and expand your network.
- Hands-on experiences with traditional Finnish hobbies and customs.
- Affordable leisure activities for you and your family in Jyväskylä.

Together with Talent Boost, Get to Know Jyväskylä will place a special emphasis on building community, creating meaningful connections, and supporting integration through shared experiences and networking opportunities.
Stay tuned to JAMKO and Talent Boost channels for updates.

More information about upcoming events will be available soon!

18/08/2026

♻️ Back to Campus Swap Point – Give, Take & Reuse! 🎉
Moving in, settling down, or clearing out? The Back to Campus Swap Point is the perfect place to find useful items for your new home in Finland or give your unused items a second life.
📍 Rooms D148 & D149, JAMK Main Campus�📅 17.08.2026–28.08.2026
How it works

✅ Bring clean, usable items you no longer need�✅ Leave them in the designated swap area�✅ Browse and take items for free
No registration. No payment. Just sharing and reusing!
What can you bring?

🍽️ Kitchenware�👕 Clothing & winter wear�📚 Books & school supplies�🏀 Sports & hobby equipment�🏡 Home décor & small household items
Please don't bring

❌ Broken or dirty items�❌ Food or perishable products�❌ Large furniture�❌ Hazardous materials�❌ Offensive content
Why join?

💰 Save money�🌱 Reduce waste�🤝 Help fellow students�♻️ Support a more sustainable campus
Donating? Bring only clean, functional items you'd happily give to a friend.�Taking? Please take only what you need, respect others, and help keep the area tidy.
✨ Come discover hidden treasures and help build a more sustainable campus community!

25/05/2026

🎓 Talent Boost Trainee Positions – Autumn 2026
Looking for a flexible, part-time role alongside your studies?�Talent Boost (EduJyväskylä) is hiring 4 trainees for the autumn semester at Jamk!

🗓 Duration: Aug–Dec 2026�⏱ Hours: ~20–25 h/month (max. 120 h total)�📍 Location: Jamk campuses (mostly on-site)�🌍 Who can apply? International students & recent graduates (Bachelor’s & Master’s)
What you’ll do:
✨ Plan and organize campus events�✨ Create social media content & digital marketing materials�✨ Connect with students, companies & local organizations�✨ Collaborate across Jamk faculties and partners
Why apply? – Gain real experience in an international environment�– Grow your network in Central Finland�– Combine work with studies (flexible schedule)�– Earn internship credits (ECTS)
🗓 Apply by 31 May 2026
💡 Tip: Share your ideas on how to improve international student life when applying!

Application link is: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/B2FB663100B5F40B

Also! JAMKO Student Union is currently searching for the event trainees for Get to Know Jyväskylä in collaboration with Jamk Talent Boost via the Meet & Greet Programme. The link: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/B1C444933BC14582

Note, both applications are separate and have separate compensation.

15/04/2026

Culture Day is back! 🌍✨

Get ready to experience a vibrant celebration of global cultures at Erasmus+ Culture Day🥰

Inviting all students to come together and celebrate diversity from around the world. Everyone is welcome to join this exciting event!

📅 Date: Tuesday, 28 April 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–16:00
📍 Location: Rajakatu 35, Jamk Main Campus

What’s happening?
• Cultural displays from around the world
• Home country presentations
• Traditional costumes, symbols, games and more
• Live performances
• A chance to connect, learn and celebrate diversity!

✨ More details about registrations for cultural displays, and performances will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

Sign up to perform or display your culture:

https://link.webropolsurveys.com/Participation/Public/a566aee0-ce3f-41a6-b99f-9c11d16f4efd?displayId=Fin3646197&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleARMfctleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaex7zQf005ZUBwyuXyJ2_dI52tfCwuh7qc1gFVpQ1lvILiQfbzGhecsDg5bIA_aem_ZDOYTlMsBaypWw3ekGYECw