Match Made in Finland
Match Made in Finland is a group mentoring program by EK aimed at international university students studying in Finland. The program helps students understand Finnish work practices, expand their professional networks, and improve their employment opportunities in Finland. The Match Made in Finland provides companies and universities of applied sciences with ready-to-use materials for group mentoring of international students.
Match Made in Finland Connects Companies with International Students
The Match Made in Finland mentoring program aims to help students understand Finnish work culture, expand their professional networks, and improve their employment prospects in Finland. At the same time, the program gives companies a chance to engage with international talent and benefit from their diverse skills. This leads to more positive attitudes and helps reduce prejudice toward international talents.
The pilot of the Match Made in Finland group mentoring program was held in spring 2025 in collaboration with companies, the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK), and universities of applied sciences. The program achieved positive results and demonstrated that mentoring has a real impact on the employment and integration of international students into Finnish working life.
Based on the lessons learned from the pilot phase, materials have been compiled to offer companies and universities of applied sciences tools for group mentoring of international students.
Ready-to-use mentoring materials
Match Made in Finland provides materials to support mentoring. The mentor’s guidebook provides comprehensive information on mentoring and group mentoring, their processes, benefits, and practical implementation. It makes group mentoring easy. The group mentoring program lasts for three months and includes three mentoring sessions and a company visit.
The Match Made in Finland Mentor’s Handbook provides comprehensive information on mentoring and the practical implementation of the program. It makes organizing group mentoring easy. The mentoring agreement, program logo, and other materials are freely available to companies and educational institutions for planning and implementing mentoring activities.
Why should your company participate?
Access to fresh expertise and innovations: Students and researchers from universities of applied sciences bring with them the latest knowledge and innovative solutions that can help your company stay competitive and constantly evolve. This can lead to new business opportunities and collaborative projects.
Corporate responsibility and image improvement: By participating in the program, your company can demonstrate its commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainable development. This can enhance your company’s reputation and attract new customers and partners.
Personal benefit: Mentors involved in the pilot reported that the program gave them a lot personally. They felt that the program added meaning to their work as well as brought them new ideas and joy.
Contact your nearest University of Applied Sciences and join the program!
The Match Made in Finland program offers companies a unique opportunity to collaborate with universities of applied sciences operating in Finland. This program is specifically designed for companies that want to utilize the latest expertise and innovations in the development of their business.
EK provides materials related to the program that help implement it in the best possible way. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity. Join the Match Made in Finland program today! Through collaboration with universities of applied sciences, you can take your company to the next level, learn from international students, and increase your company’s visibility among international talent.