Finnish Language as Part of Everyday Life is a project aimed at immigrant women, which seeks to integrate Finnish language learning more strongly into the learners’ daily lives. The project’s goal is to both offer Finnish language training and help find opportunities in one’s local environment to strengthen and develop language skills.
The project is funded by the Finnish National Agency for Education (2025 – 2026).
More information:
Laura Siniranta, 050 327 0805, laura.siniranta@aurala.fi
The goal of the Evening Lounge for Singles project is to strengthen the inclusion, sense of purpose, and well-being of lonely, single working-age individuals. The project organizes both individual and small group activities based on the ideas arising from the participants’ needs. Activities are also planned together, and visitors can themselves be the implementers of the activities.
The meeting and activity points of the project are the Turku area lounges.
The project is funded by the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations (STEA) 2024-2026. It is part of the Invisible Aid Program.
Ask for more information:
Essi Leikas, essi.leikas@aurala.fi
Päivi Suominen, paivi.suominen@aurala.fi
Jaana Peippo, jaana.peippo@aurala.fi
The goal of the Kappas Kaposta project is to strengthen the basic skills needed by young adults in everyday life, studies, and working life. The project implements the National Basic Skills Badges (KAPOS badges) both in adult education courses and in basic skills groups aimed at young adults. The project also creates a customer guidance model for directing young adults to basic skills groups/courses.
The project is funded by the Finnish National Agency for Education (2024–2026) and is a collaborative project with the Kuopio and Seinäjoki adult education centers.
More information about the project:
Project Coordinator, Teacher Hanne Mäkinen
tel. 050 316 7784
Better at Work is a project funded by the European Union, aiming to help individuals with an immigrant background who are in a challenging employment situation to find jobs more quickly, remove barriers to employment, and prevent job terminations.
Read more about the project: aurala.fi/adults/support-for-immigrants/guidance-and-counseling
Contact:
Project Manager Outi Tikkanen 050 316 7715, outi.tikkanen@aurala.fi (Finnish, English)
Project Worker, Finnish Language Teacher Laura Siniranta
050 327 0805, laura.siniranta@aurala.fi (Finnish, English)
ESF 2018-2021
Development project related to promoting employment and competence and social inclusion
Operational line: 4. Education, skills, and lifelong learning
Specific objective: 9.1. Improving services supporting transitions and educational equality
JOK – Mobile Competence Development Clinic was a project implemented by Auralan Settlement Association from 2018 to 2021, funded by the European Social Fund, targeting adult working immigrants. The aim of the project was to develop the skills of those in working life to enable staying and advancing in working life. The project offered participants teaching and guidance in basic skills such as Finnish language, mathematics, and work-life skills. Teaching and guidance were provided both individually and in small groups in a clinic-like manner and as outreach activities to workplaces.
The importance of continuous learning in the competence system is emphasized. The purpose of this project is to expand the knowledge of the institute network staff on the importance of lifelong learning, competence-based learning, and the recognition of competence. With the readiness provided by the project, the competence-based course offerings of adult and workers’ institutes will be increased. Competence-based learning and documentation in adult and workers’ institutes improve recognition and the identification of competence. The implementation of the project online strengthens the staff’s online working routines. Joint development of competence-based learning increases transparency and the significance of institutes as part of the regional competence system.
The project is a joint project of the regional Joy of Learning network and is coordinated by Auralan Adult Education Center. The project is funded by the Finnish National Agency for Education and continues until September 30, 2023.
Contact Person
Jenni Hanhilampi
050 316 7784
jenni.hanhilampi@aurala.fi
The project is intended for immigrants. The project provides personal teaching and guidance in job searching and basic work-life skills. We also organize intensive Finnish language courses for those who have exceeded the integration period. The project is funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture and lasts until July 31, 2022.
Modeling Basic Skills Education and Guidance at Aurala Settlement
The project helps individuals and families with an immigrant background in challenging everyday situations, such as issues related to child-rearing, relationships, or culture. The project is funded by the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations (STEA).
Project Manager Outi Tikkanen:
outi.tikkanen@aurala.fi
050 316 7715
The project is intended for adults who need support in developing basic skills, such as mathematical skills, language and communication studies, digital skills, and social skills. This supports participants in recognizing their own strengths and increases their opportunities for employment. The project is funded by the Finnish National Agency for Education and lasts until May 31, 2022.
The project supports young immigrants in developing study skills and Finnish language skills. The study is conducted in group teaching in four different modules. The modules focus on joint application in early spring, text skills in spring, preparation for autumn studies in summer, and study skills in autumn. Teaching can be organized in-person or remotely. The project is funded by the Finnish National Agency for Education and lasts until the end of 2022.
Brochure: link to brochure
Project Manager Laura Siniranta:
laura.siniranta@aurala.fi
050 322 3837
Safe Work offers support for resolving and preventing honor-related conflicts for all parties involved. We work with victims of violence and, if the situation allows, also with perpetrators and other close parties. In Safe Work, we also guide groups.
Honor-related conflicts and violence often manifest as restrictions on family members’ movement and social freedom, control, and coercion, as well as intimate partner violence involving pressure from families or communities. Forms of honor-related violence also include forced marriage, genital mutilation, and honor killings.
Both women and men experience honor-related violence, with sexual and gender minorities being particularly vulnerable. Perpetrators of violence can also be men, women, and non-binary individuals.
In Safe Work, we offer consultation and training on the topic to other social, health, and education professionals.
The project is funded by the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations (STEA)
Read more on the project’s homepage: sopu-tyo.fi
OOO! The ‘Learn, Master, Succeed’ project is intended for adults who wish to develop their basic skills. The project offers coaching that provides assistance with, for example, mathematical, digital, and communication basic skills, as well as study skills. The coaching strengthens skills, thereby improving opportunities to secure employment or a study place.
The project is funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture 2023-2025.
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