Training and Events

Students and recent graduates, sign up for the tour here! The tour programme and registration forms are updated here. 

Accessibility? (Wheelchair) accessibility may vary by location. Please contact us in advance to confirm the accessibility at companies you want to visit:  anna.logren(at)uef.fi

Companies outside Joensuu (day trips with free mini bus service)

When you sign up for a day trip, you commit to the full programme for the day (duration approx. 9:00-16:30): all the companies, travel time and breaks. The mini bus service pick-up/drop-off point is at the University of Eastern Finland parking lot (Joensuu, Yliopistokatu 2).

18 Sep 2024  Kelluu Oy and Phillips-Medisize (Medisize Corporation): Sign up here by 13 September (11:00).  Closed/Full

Kelluu: Manufactures AI-powered airships. Aerial data services and monitoring. Multidisciplinary and multicultural teams. (Kelluu visit canceled, changed to 24.9.)
Phillips-Medisize: International company providing product design and manufacturing services for the healthcare sector.

24 Sep 2024 Mantsinen Group Ltd Oy and Kelluu Oy at 9:30-15:00(SF Sound Studio cancelled): Sign up here by 20 September at 14:00(date updated). (Closed)

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Unfortunately the visit to SF Sound Studio had to be cancelled. Instead, we will visit Kelluu as the second destination. We are sorry for the inconvenience. 

Mantsinen Group: International material handling and logistics.
Kelluu: Manufactures AI-powered airships. Aerial data services and monitoring. Multidisciplinary and multicultural teams. (New date 24.9.)

SF Sound Studio: Sound production services, including recording, mixing and film sound. (Cancelled). 

8 Oct 2024 Porokylä Bakery Oy + sightseeing in Lakeland Bomba : Sign up here by 3 October. (Closed/Full)

On the way back, we will also visit Juuka Stone Centre and Koli.

Porokylä Bakery: Bakery combining tradition and innovation: technology and digitalisation utilised in work.
Lakeland Bomba: Tourism area in Nurmes. A cultural hub full of North Karelian charm.

22 Oct 2024 Nature Line Cutlery Oy and Valamo Monastery: Sign up here by 16 Oct. (Full)

Nature Line Cutlery: Ecological cutlery manufacturer operating in international markets.
Valamo Monastery: Centre of Orthodox religious life and cultural activities.

Companies in Joensuu

25 Sep 2024, 13:00-14:00  Valamis Group Ltd: Sign up here by 23 Sep. (Closed)

Note: This company is great for computing students!
Valamis Group: International technology company specialising in digital learning solutions.

2 Oct 2024, 10:00-11:50 2024 Elisa Corporation: Sign up here by 30 Sep. (Closed)

Elisa: Telecommunications and digital services internationally.

24 Oct 2024 Youpret Oy: Sign up here by 22 Oct. (Closed)
Visits 10:00-11:00 or 12:00-13:00

Youpret: Interpreting services for companies and organisations.

24 Oct 2024, 14:00-15:30 Abloy Oy: Sign up here by 22 Oct. (Closed)

CUDIS may arrange transport to this destination. More information will be updated later.

Abloy: Security and access management products and solutions.

New! 31 Oct 2024, 10:00–11:00 JoMoni ry + North Karelia Seta ry – RADUGA project: Sign up here by 29 Oct (10:00). (Closed)

Joensuu district multicultural association JoMoni ry: ​Promotes multiculturalism, fights against racism and looks after the interests of immigrants. They organise cultural events and provide opportunities for sports activities.
During the visit we will also hear about the RADUGA project of North Karelia Seta ry (website in Finnish). North Karelia Seta is a local LGBTQIA+ rights NGO.

New! 14 Nov 2024, 9:00–10:30 VisitKarelia, Business Joensuu oy: Sign up here by 12 Nov (14:00). 

VisitKarelia: VisitKarelia, the DMO (destination marketing organisation) of Business Joensuu oy, is responsible for the regional development and marketing of tourism in eastern Finland. The focus of the activities is on sustainable tourism, digitalization, data-driven management, and investments. 

New! 3 Dec 2024, 14:00–15:00 North Karelian Society for Social Security: Sign up here by 29 November (12:00). 

North Karelian Society for Social security: Their focus areas are supporting organisational activities, promoting people’s participation and opportunities for influence, and influencing social policy.  

Note: The schedule may be subject to change.

Join us for a unique opportunity to explore North Karelia’s vibrant business landscape. This tour offers a blend of networking and sightseeing, providing valuable insights into the region’s companies. Discover what opportunities North Karelian companies might have for you, whether it is a job, internship, or workplace-oriented thesis. Connect with entrepreneurs across diverse sectors and expand your professional network. Don’t miss out on this chance to engage with North Karelia’s business community!

ECTS and other attainments:

Humanities students: You can include a company visit as working life event in your portfolio.
Humanities students can include the credits (1 ECTS) for example in Work Experience 1–10 ECTS studies/course and computing students can include the credits in Optional and minor subject studies. Jobseekers must check the possible effects of participating in the training on unemployment benefits with the TE services.

Instructions for ECTS and a digital badge:

You can earn 1 ECTS or a digital badge by participating in the visits and writing a report, or a blog post on the CUDIS website.

The company tour includes:

1. Day trips to companies outside Joensuu. Usually two companies/trip.
2. Short visits to companies in Joensuu (usually one company/day)

For the credit/digital badge you need to visit four (4) companies in the programme. For example, you could join 1 day trip and 2 Joensuu visits. However, feel free to join as many visits as you want!

Submit your report or blog text to the project staff via the DigiCampus platform (link). The deadline is 10.12.2024.

The report (3–5 pages) should include:

• Company introduction: sector/industry, products/services etc.
• Internationality in the company: How it manifests in operations, sales, communication etc.
• Digital technologies in the company: How they manifest in operations, sales, communication etc.
• Internships and job opportunities: What kind of opportunities are there?
• Thesis topics: Does the company already have thesis topics available for students? What kind of topic could you offer to the company?
• What kind of job opportunities are available to you in the company? If there are no suitable positions at the moment, what could they be?
• What did you learn about companies operating in North Karelia?

You can choose to focus the report on one company in more depth or on all companies. On the cover page (not counted towards the page limit), include your name, student number, and the course you are seeking credit (1 ECTS) towards, along with the information of the teacher in charge of that course. Note: You must confirm in advance with the course teacher whether the texts are acceptable as a substitute for course credit. The project staff will review the texts and record the credits in the study register.

Blog text (approx. 2 pages)

As an alternative to the report, you can write a post for our blog (it will be published). The content of the blog post can follow the structure of the report, however, so that you focus on 1-2 companies in more detail or limit the perspective to, for example, their international operations.. The content of the blog post will be planned together with the project team. If you are interested in writing a blog post, please contact the project secretary before the visit or soon after: oona.jarvinen(at)uef.fi

This is an exciting opportunity for collaboration! Register your company as a destination for the tour. Share information about your business activities and get to know future experts. Among them, you may find professionals for your company, for example, in the form of internships. At the same time, you strengthen your networks towards the University of Eastern Finland. 

If you are interested in providing our students with this unique experience, please contact Project Manager Anna Logrén, anna.logren(at)uef.fi  

Register at this link. Choose the meetings you want to attend. For the credits and digital badge you must be present for at least 80% of the scheduled hours and complete the required assignments. The assignments are not mandatory if you don’t want the credits/digital badge.

The detailed programme and trainers are listed below.

Mon 28.10. at 9:00–12:00 Transformation of working life – New career prospects

• Trainers: Chief Specialist Sinimaaria Ranki (Finnish Institute of Occupational Health / TTL), Principal Lecturer Jari Kupiainen (Karelia University of Applied Sciences)
• Themes: changes in Finnish working life, career prospects for the self-emloyed, creative industries in North Karelia

Mon 4.11. at 12:00–15:00 Starting a business in Finland

•  Trainers: Acting Integration Services Coordinator Sanna Raetsaari (International House Joensuu), Principal Lecturer of Entrepreneurship Heikki Immonen (Karelia University of Applied Sciences/Talent Hub Eastern Finland), Business Coach Heli Saario (Business Joensuu):
• Themes: working in Finland after studies (permits and tips), steps on the entrepreneurial path, support services and financing, Business Joensuu services
• Business case: Entrepreneur (PhD) Olusegun Akinyemi and Entrepreneur Peter Zorve (PhD) – EduZolve oy

Mon 11.11. at 12:00–15:00 Business skills and mindset

• Trainers: Project Coordinator Veikko Miettinen (CUDIS project)
• Themes: areas of business, business mindset, teamwork, Scrum and SWOT

Mon 18.11. at 12:00–15:00 Creating a business idea

• Trainers: Business Coach Heli Saario (Business Joensuu), Principal Lecturer of Entrepreneurship Heikki Immonen (Karelia University of Applied Sciences/Talent Hub Eastern Finland)
• Themes: business skills, tips for creating a business idea, Draft Program, business plan, AI sparring
• Business case: Entrepreneur (PhD) Virpi Kaisto – Ouro Stories oy

Mon 25.11. at 12.00–15.00 Digital tools for new entrepreneurs

• Trainers: Ulla Ritskari-Ryynänen (Kuuki oy)
• Themes: digital tools for entrepreneurs, project management, collaboration, customers and sales, marketing (social media)

Mon 2.12. at 12:00–15:00 Next steps towards entrepreneurship

• Trainers: CUDIS project, Talent Hub Eastern Finland project, UEF Business School, Management Coach Tomi Tuomasjukka (Työluotsi oy), Association Manager Joona Hiltunen (Pohjois-Karjalan Nuoret Yrittäjät ry /translation: Young entrepreneurs of North Karelia)
• Themes: training and courses, benefits of networking for entrepreneurs, how to find your community

(Mon 13.1. at 12:00–15:00 Group project meeting. For those earning credits/digital badges)

• Group project presentations

You can earn 3 ECTS and/or a digital badge by attending the sessions (80%) and completing the required assignments. Humanities students can include the credits (3 ECTS) for example in Work Experience 1–10 ECTS studies/course and computing students can include the credits in Optional and minor subject studies. Note: You must confirm in advance with the course teacher whether the assignments are acceptable as a substitute for course credit. The project staff will review the assignments and record the credits in the study register. Jobseekers must check the possible effects of participating in the training on unemployment benefits with the TE services.

Humanists: The training meetings can be included as working life events in your (degree) portfolio.

NOTE: If you participated in the International and digital perspectives on customer-oriented self-employment CUDIS training last year and earned credits from that, you cannot earn credits from this training. However, you are free to participate as the program has been updated.

Requirements for ECTS/digital badge:

• 80% attendance
• Learning journal
• Group project

The assignment instructions will be provided later.