Reform of employment and integration services in Vantaa
Employment and integration services will be transferred from the state to municipalities on 1 January 2025. This will provide residents and businesses in Vantaa with new opportunities as the employment services are being merged with the education, well-being and economic services already offered by the municipality.
You should know the following about the reform
Vantaa-based jobseeker customers:
- You do not need to take any measures as a result of the reform.
- The services for jobseekers will continue as before despite the change in organiser.
- Moreover, the service points will remain in Tikkurila next year. The employment services guidance point will be located at Vernissakatu 1, and Ohjaamo for young people is at Lummetie 2 b C.
- Your search for employment will remain in effect, and your unemployment benefits will be paid as normal.
- You will continue the job seeking process according to your employment plan as before.
- Electronic services will continue to be available through the Job Market Finland service.
In terms of planning your own service access and contact, you should note that it is not advisable to handle urgent matters immediately at the turn of the year, because there may be delays in services around this time. Vantaa's employment services will seek to serve its customers as well as possible as soon as the new year has begun. The Job Market E-services will be closed from 30 December 2024 to 1 January 2025.
Aim of the reform
The aim of the reform of employment services is to ensure that jobseekers find employment faster than before and employers are able to locate suitable professionals. The reform is a major change for all municipalities and will bring municipalities closer to their residents and businesses. It stems from the fact that municipalities have the best knowledge of the residents and businesses in their areas, as well as their needs.
The aim of the reform of integration services is, among other things, to strengthen the integration of immigrants who are outside the workforce, clarify the responsibilities of the various operators involved and bolster multidisciplinary cooperation.
Changes to employment services
As a result of the reform, the employment services in Vantaa, too, will invest in connecting jobseekers and open positions. The process of finding employment will be accelerated and remaining in working life will become easier when customers have access to services that have been found to be the most effective in promoting employment.
Changes to employer services
As a result of the reform, the employer services of Vantaa will engage in even closer cooperation with companies in the area. In addition to this, the employer services of Espoo, Helsinki and Vantaa will work together to establish a new telephone service for employers. Through the service, employers can gain advice in question related to recruitment, employment and entrepreneurship. The service is free of charge.
Changes to integration services
The amended Integration Act will enter into force on 1 January 2025 simultaneously with reform of TE services. The reform will transfer the full statutory responsibility for organising integration services to municipalities.
Vantaa is investing in the first phase of integration to ensure that the integration process is as smooth as possible. Many people of varying ages who seek integration but are outside the workforce are living in Vantaa. We provide them with a range of services, such as guidance in a variety of languages, to support integration into society.
Investments in employment services and integration have a direct effect on the well-being of Vantaa residents, the vitality of the region and the competitiveness of businesses.