Staying in North Karelia permanently? International students’ suggestions for strengthening the region’s retention power
Under what conditions would you stay in North Karelia after graduation? Do you have development ideas for supporting international students in settling in the region. These were some of the questions asked from international students from the UEF who participated in the CUDIS workshop Would you stay in North Karelia? in April 2025. The results […]
Training highlights: Tips for starting a business
What goes into starting your business? How can you generate business ideas? What about pitching? Below, we share highlights and tips from two sessions of our Self-Employment Now and in the Future training. Creating your business idea and brand In our 11 November training session Project Coordinator Veikko Miettinen focused on the key areas of […]
New training starts: Self-Employment Now and in the Future
The second iteration of our self-employment training started two weeks ago with a new name and an updated programme featuring new trainers and company guests. The training covers the basics of self-employment, such as changes in working life, skill development, support services for new entrepreneurs and international talents, digital tools for entrepreneurs and networking. The […]