Jobseekers under the age of 25 without a degree must apply for study places
Jobseekers under 25 who do not have a degree must apply for at least two study places for studies beginning in the autumn, otherwise unemployment benefit cannot be granted. The obligation to apply for education leading to a degree applies to both those applying for the labour market subsidy and the unemployment benefit from Kela or an unemployment fund. The obligation is based on the Unemployment Security Act.
The applicants must fulfil the admission criteria for the study places they are applying for. The education must lead to a vocational or university degree. The education can also take place abroad. In addition to the joint application, you can apply for vocational education also through continuous application or apprenticeship training. If you have completed only comprehensive school, you can apply for general upper secondary school.
Continuous application for upper secondary education
You can apply for vocational and general upper secondary education also through the continuous application process. The application periods vary according to the institutions and training in question. You can find more detailed information about the application process from the institution’s websites and Studyinfo’s section on the educational offering.
In the continuous application process, you can apply for vocational education if you have a previous vocational or university degree or are thinking about changing careers. In the continuous application process, you can also apply for study places left available in the spring joint application.
Support is provided for finding your educational path
Clients of Helsinki Employment Services can discuss their situation with their specialist through E-Services . You can also talk about your study options without an appointment with a career vocational psychologist or study counsellor in Ohjaamo (In Finnish).
TE Services’ national education and training guidance serves you via telephone at 0295 020 702 from Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4.15 p.m. You can reach the education and training advisers at Job Market Finland via the chat and online form as well as from the education and training guidance’s Facebook (In Finnish).
Learn more
Application periods, Studyinfo (In Finnish)
Unemployment security for persons under the age of 25, Job Market Finland