Finland Funding Three Tender

A total of EUR 1.5 million has been set aside for projects promoting the availability of skilled labor in regional cities. The project funding is awarded to Yrityssalo Oy and two Brahe projects of Koulutuskuntayhtym.The search was open from 14 June to 31 August 2021. It was possible to apply for funding for projects promoting the availability of skilled labor and their coordination. Three applications were received within the deadline. An evaluation team formed by representatives of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Association of Southern Ostrobothnia will evaluate the projects on the basis of the criteria specified in the call for proposals.The selection criteria emphasized among other things that the project was wide-ranging and network-like in terms of effectiveness and added value to existing activities. It was also emphasized that the project could be launched on a short schedule. Applicants were also required to commit to a minimum of 30 self-financing except for the coordination project.Funding to support international recruitment development and training of companies recruitment capabilitiesThe aim of Yrityssalo Oys SEUTUrekry project is to increase the competence of regional cities in international recruitment and to develop companies recruitment capabilities. The aim is also to develop the attractiveness of key sectors suffering from labor shortages.The aim of the Brahen Agile Competence project is to increase training opportunities and competence development in regional cities in areas where there is a labor shortage. The project also aims to create a common university vision for regional cities. The coordination project will support the cooperation communication and effectiveness of the above projects.The implementation period of the projects is 1.1.202230.6.2023. The funding authority is the Association of Southern Ostrobothnia. The project descriptions have been published on the website of the Association of Southern Ostrobothnia.