Employment services for the commerce, tourism and catering sectors

We will carry out an initial assessment with you. The initial assessment will take 1–5 days. 

• The initial assessment will determine your suitability for work in the sectors in question. 
• Together, we will take stock of your skills, goals and, if necessary, your language skills. 
• After the initial assessment, it will be decided whether you will continue to the service. 

If you do not continue to the service:  

• You will receive feedback and a follow-up plan. 
• The information will also be submitted to your own specialist.

The service is designed according to your needs. You will receive the services you need to be employed. Below are examples of what the service may contain. 

• We examine the situation in your sector: what kinds of employers and roles are available with your skills. 
• We are very familiar with these sectors. We have plenty of connections to workplaces.  
• Through our networks, we may be able to find hidden jobs. These jobs are not publicly advertised. 
• We chart your professional competence and opportunities for acquiring additional skills. 
• We help you showcase your skills and strengths and get your CV in shape. We can practise job interviews. 
   

The service is executed by Wenhe Oy (In Finnish)and Y4works Oy (In Finnish).

The service is designed for people of all ages looking for jobs in the commerce, tourism or catering sector. You may have previous work experience and an educational background in these sectors. Or you may be new to the sector and without training.  

The service is offered in Finnish, Swedish and English. When you can interact in one of these languages, you can participate in the service’s initial assessment. 

• You are an unemployed jobseeker client of Helsinki Employment Services or you have a zero-hours contract and do gig work.
• Your unemployment has lasted no more than three years. 
• Your work ability allows you to work in the sector. 

You can sign up for the service with the Employment Services or directly with  either service provider. 

Sign up with the Employment Services

Sign up with the service provider Wenhe Oy(the website is in Finnish)

Sign up with the service provider Y4 Works Oy(the website is in Finnish)

Take part in the information event 

You will hear more about the service in the information event. You can also sign up for the service in the information event.  Nexts information events:

• date: 7 February 2023, at 12:00–12:40 (In Finnish) and klo 13:00–13:40 (In English)
  venue: Wenhe Oy, ​Lämmittäjänkatu 2 A, Helsinki (4th floor, classroom Taituri) 
• date: 21 February 2023, at 12:00–12:40 (In Finnish)
  venue: Helsinki Employment services, Kamppi office, Malminkatu 34 (2th floor, room Tammi)
• aika: 7 March 2023, at 12:00–12:40 (In Finnish)
  venue: Helsinki Employment services, Kamppi office, Malminkatu 34 (2th floor, room Tammi) 

Sign up for the information event

The in-person days of the service will be held in Kaisaniemi (Kaisaniemenkatu 1) and Sörnäinen (Käenkuja 1). 

The final assessment will include an assessment of your professional skills and suitability for the work. The assessment will be delivered to your own specialist for further guidance if you do not proceed from the charting to the service.

The entries of work and functional ability apply only to the information related to the promotion of your employment or restrictions. The service provider collects data on the progress of your service for Helsinki Employment Services.

Additional information about data protection and the processing of personal data.