KOHTAUTUS - International talents as a part of work communities in Central Finland - co-creation event registration
We are pleased to invite you to the co-creation event "International Talents as Part of Work Communities in Central Finland," which will take place in February 2025. This workshop is designed to develop new solutions that promote the integration of international talents into the Central Finnish workforce.
This two-part event offers a valuable opportunity for you to contribute to the advancement of diverse and multi-talented work communities in Central Finland. Our objective is to bring together multidisciplinary stakeholders, including employers, work communities, and international talents, to enhance the integration of international professionals into our local workforce.
Why participate?
- Change the Future: Get involved in shaping new operating models for working life in Central Finland.
- Concrete Solutions: Through co-development, we aim to create practices that enhance the region's capacity to retain skilled talent and ensure better integration of international experts into our local working communities.
- The results of the workshop will be reported as part of the KOHTAUTUS project and published on
- Network: Connect with experts, employers, and international talents in the region.
- Who Should Attend? This event is designed for companies, employers, and work communities in Central Finland, representatives of public organizations, international experts, and anyone interested in these topics.
Co-creation event:
Part 1 - Kick-off Webinar 10 February 2025 from 13.00 to 15.00
Program:
- Introduction to the theme by representatives from the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and Environment of Central Finland (ELY Centre), the Central Finland Chamber of Commerce, and International House Jyväskylä.
- Presentation of workshop assignments for the main event on 21 February.
Location: Online (A participation link will be sent to those who register)
In the kick-off webinar, we will discuss the current state and future prospects of integrating international talents into our region's workforce, featuring presentations from the ELY Centre, the Central Finland Chamber of Commerce, and International House Jyväskylä. Following these introductions, we will share the co-creation assignments for the main workshop on 21 February. After the webinar, participants will have ten days to reflect on and prepare solutions for these assignments. The presentations will be conducted in both Finnish and English, and the webinar will be recorded for registered participants.
Part 2 - Co-creation Main Event 21 February 2025 from 8.30 to 12.30
Workshop program:
- Opening remarks and workshop organization
- Group co-creation sessions
- Coffee/Tea break
- Summary and discussion of results from the workgroups
Location: Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ (Detailed information about the lecture hall will be provided after registration)
During the KOHTAUTUS co-creation workshop, we will focus on brainstorming and developing actionable solutions to enhance the integration of international talents into the local workforce. Collaborating with local stakeholders, companies, educational institutions, and international experts, we aim to create practical solutions that benefit work communities in Central Finland. The event will be conducted in both Finnish and English. We welcome you to join us in shaping solutions for the future!
KOHTAUTUS - Developing Internationally Talented Work Communities
There are limited seats for the KOHAUTUS collaboration event. You will receive a registration confirmation email that contains information about your seat in the workshop, i.e., whether there is still room for you in the participant quota.
If you have questions about the co-creation event or the KOHTAUTUS project in general, please don't hesitate to contact Anu Ojala, anu.m.ojala@jyu.fi
