ANCHOR - Anchoring Career Support in Working Life
Research
The aim of the Anchor project is to create new concepts and models to improve pathways to work for international students, recent graduates and alumni of Finnish universities of applied sciences in the capital region, as well as international talents.
International students and foreign nationals face significant challenges in finding employment in Finland. Weak ties to the local working life can lead to international students not graduating, as they are unable to find internships and thesis assignments. This can result in international talents leaving the country after graduation.
In this project we are developing new forms of support for international students and alumni, as well as mapping the need of support for employers. This way, we aim to increase the employment opportunities of our international students and alumni.
We want to be at the forefront of creating solutions for keeping international talents in Finland.
-Annika Stadius, project owner.
The project is co-funded by the European Union, which accounts for 75% of the total budget. Svenska kulturfonden has funded part of the remaining self-financing.
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