Welcome to the first Build Your Network, Build Your Career alumni event organized by the UAS' in the metropolitan area and Helsinki city. The event is welcoming the international alumni all of the organizing UAS’. Through inspiring keynote speakers and pop-up stands, you will get tips on how to network, articulate your skills, and identify your strengths to support your career planning and development.

Register for a great after work with inspiring speakers, interesting exhibitors and possibilities to network. This is an opportunity to boost your career - so don't miss out!

Registration
Register here by 30 October latest.

Time and venue
Time: 7.11. klo 17.15 - 19.30
Venue: Helsinki City Hall, Pohjoisesplanadi 11-13

Programme
17.15-17.30 Doors open and light refreshments
17.30-17.35 Opening words

17.35-17.50 “Your network, is your net worth” – Investing time in others for your future in Finland

Takura Matswetu, Head of International Talent & Softlanding team, Migration Affairs Unit, Business Helsinki

Takura Matswetu has a long experience in working with international talent from different perspectives. He is passionate about international recruitment, professional growth and solving problems. Is landing the dream job to have the right language skills, the network or something else?

17.50-18.05 My career case - Dream, work for it, own it! (Pre-recorded)

Fadumo Ali, Entrepreneur, CEO, startup founder & mentor

Fadumo Ali is the founder of Hoiwa Oy, a social and health care company, and in 2021 she was selected for the list of 100 Healthcare Influencers of the Year and Espoo Entrepreneur of the Year 2022. Fadumo set out to solve challenges in the healthcare sector in Finland and after bringing multiple positive changes, she has kept conquering the world. Fadumo Ali's journey from a startup enthusiast to an award-winning entrepreneur and CEO is nothing short of inspiring and her engagement leaves her audiences motivated and ready to achieve their own goals. Ready to take the leap and transform your future?

18.05-18.20 Crafting Your Elevator Pitch: How to Concisely Present Your Skills

Anne Liljestrand, Professional Coach and Facilitator

Anne Liljestrand coaches and facilitates fluently in four languages so that you can get things done. With a passion for career development and communication, she empowers you to showcase your strengths so that you can reach your goals.

18.20-18.30 Closing remarks and introduction of the pop-up stands

18.30-19.30 Pop-up stands at the event venue to provide participants with information to support career planning, job search and networking

Pop ups

• Kielibuusti - Gateway to learning Finnish and Swedish
  The stand will present the Kielibuusti Portal, which is a free of charge information platform and resource bank. You can explore the language profiles of the participants at the stand.
• Arcada Career Services: Need to find a new direction? Thinking about a career change? Talk to us!
  During our upcoming event, you’ll have the unique opportunity to speak directly with a career counsellor, one-on-one. Whether you’re exploring new industries or seeking advice on transferable skills, our counsellors will provide personalized insights. Don’t miss this chance to receive tailored career advice and gain clarity on your next move. Your career change starts with the right conversation—let’s make it happen together.
  
• SIMHE - Supporting Immigrants in Higher Education in Finland by Metropolia
  Network building, LinkedIn or CV speed coaching with Metropolia's SIMHE Career Coaches
  Are you a highly educated immigrant wishing to get tips from experienced Career Coaches in Finland? In the upcoming event you can get tips for professional networking or your LinkedIn or CV. We also happily answer any questions related to career and/or supplementary studies.
• Uusimaa TE services: Uusimaa TE services offers a variety of services to support your employment in different stages of your life.
• Helsingin aikuisopisto: Helsingin aikuisopisto (The Institute of Adult Education in Helsinki) is an open learning and well-being hub for everyone, located in Töölö, near Kamppi. We offer over 1,000 courses annually, including languages, physical exercise, music, arts, dance, media, writing, and more. Come and find out more about our courses and spin the digital wheel of fortune. Welcome to explore!
• Startup Refugees: Startup Refugees is an award winning non-profit organization that supports refugees, asylum seekers, and other international talents in employment, skills development and entrepreneurship. Our network consists of over 5 000 members and includes companies such as TietoEvry, Netlight, Telia, ISS, IKEA, Vaisala, Siemens Energy and Restel. We have mapped the skills of over 8000 newcomers, offered more than 1800 jobs and 13,000 skills development opportunities. At the stand, you can get information about our services, such as entrepreneurship counseling and courses for those who want to become entrepreneurs, skills development opportunities and employment services. At the stand, you can also directly join the talent pool and ongoing recruitments.
• Workshop – How to Identify Your Strengths to Better Communicate Them
  The workshop held by Professional Coach and Facilitator Anne Liljestrand.
• City of Helsinki as an employer
  

Contact:
Nella Hiltunen
Specialist, Alumni Relations
Learning Networks and Services
alumni [at] metropolia.fi (alumni[at]metropolia[dot]fi)