Alumni event: Build Your Network, Build Your Career

Welcome to the first Build Your Network, Build Your Career alumni event by the UAS’ in the metropolitan area and Helsinki city: Diak, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Laurea, Arcada and Metropolia. The event is welcoming all the international alumni of the organising UAS’.  

Through inspiring keynote speakers and pop-up stands, you will get tips on how to network, articulate your skills, and identify your strengths to support your career planning and development.  Register now for a great after work with inspiring speakers, interesting exhibitors and possibilities to network. This is an opportunity to boost your career – so don’t miss out! 

Time and venue

Time: Thursday 7 November 2024 at 17.15 – 19.30  
Venue: Helsinki City Hall, Pohjoisesplanadi 11-13

Registration

Register by filling the online form.

Programme

17.15-17.30  Doors open and light refreshments

17.30  Opening words

• “Your network, is your net worth” – Investing time in others for your future in Finland
  Takura Matswetu, Head of International Talent & Softlanding team, Migration Affairs Unit, Business Helsinki
• My career case – Dream, work for it, own it!
  Fadumo Ali, Entrepreneur, CEO Hoiwa Oy, startup founder & mentor
• Crafting Your Elevator Pitch: How to Concisely Present Your Skills
  Anne Liljestrand, Professional Coach and Facilitator  

18.30-19.30  Pop-up tables at the event venue to provide participants with information to support career planning, job search and networking

Pop ups

• Kielibuusti
  The stand will present the Kielibuusti Portal and explore the language profiles of the participants.
• Arcada Career Services
  You’ll have the unique opportunity to speak directly with a career counsellor, one-on-one. Whether you’re exploring new industries or seeking advice on transferable skills, our counsellors will provide personalized insights. Your career change starts with the right conversation — let’s make it happen together.
• SIMHE (Supporting Immigrants in Higher Education)
  Network building, LinkedIn or CV speed coaching with Metropolia’s SIMHE Career Coaches. We also happily answer any questions related to career and/or supplementary studies.
• Uusimaa TE services
  Uusimaa TE services offers a variety of services to support your employment in different stages of your life.
• Helsingin aikuisopisto
  Helsingin aikuisopisto (The Institute of Adult Education in Helsinki) is an open learning and well-being hub for everyone, located in Töölö, near Kamppi. We offer over 1,000 courses annually, including languages, physical exercise, music, arts, dance, media, writing, and more. Come and find out more about our courses and spin the digital wheel of fortune. Welcome to explore!
• Startup Refugees
  Startup Refugees is an award winning non-profit organization that supports refugees, asylum seekers, and other international talents in employment, skills development and entrepreneurship. Our network consists of over 5 000 members and includes companies such as TietoEvry, Netlight, Telia, ISS, IKEA, Vaisala, Siemens Energy and Restel.At the stand, you can get information about our services, such as entrepreneurship counseling and courses for those who want to become entrepreneurs, skills development opportunities and employment services. At the stand, you can also directly join the talent pool and ongoing recruitments.
• Workshop – How to Identify Your Strengths to Better Communicate Them
  Workshop held by Professional Coach and Facilitator Anne Liljestrand.
• City of Helsinki as an employer.