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"Work guides its performer."
(Finnish saying)

If you cannot find employment in the open labour market, you have plenty of other options to explore. You can try to find a work experience placement (työharjoittelu) or a work try-out placement (työkokeilu) or work on subsidised employment (työllistämistuki), on combined subsidies (yhdistelmätuki) or on an apprenticeship contract (oppisopimus). In relation to all these forms of support, the state or the municipality subsidises either a part of the salary or the entire salary. 

Work Experience Placement (työharjoittelu) is all about offering a person a chance to gain more work experience, which is always beneficial when one wants to apply for jobs. You will receive labour market support (työmarkkinatuki) for the duration of your work experiment placement.

If you only have limited work experience or no work experience in Finland, volunteer work (vapaaehtoistyö) is a good way to get your foot in the door. A lot of people work voluntarily in organisations and e.g. help other immigrants to settle into the Finnish society. Voluntary work is not paid, but the work experience gained becomes useful in the future when trying to find paid employment. 

Work Try-outs  (työkokeilu) are for people who have difficulties in finding a job due to health reasons and for those who want to make a career change or try out a new profession.

Subsidised Employment (työllistämistuki) is for the long-term unemployed. You can work for a period of 6-10 months and will receive financial support for the duration of your employment. Ask the Employment Agency for more information concerning subsidised employment. The Employment Agency can also provide financial support for companies that are willing to employ an unemployed person. More information on when subsidised employment is an option is available from the Employment Agency. 

Apprenticeship Contracts (oppisopimus) involve work and study. Apprenticeship contracts are usually for 1-4 years. The length of the contract depends on your level of education and the profession you choose. Apprenticeships are temporary, but they are paid.