TEpalvelut

TE-palvelut are the public employment and economic development services in Finland. They are part of the national public administration and are coordinated by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. The purpose of TE-palvelut is to promote employment and economic growth by helping job seekers find work, supporting career development, and assisting employers with recruitment and workforce planning. The services are aimed at jobseekers, unemployed individuals, students transitioning to work, immigrants, and other groups in the labour market, as well as employers seeking staff or guidance on hiring and training.

Core services for jobseekers include career guidance, help with job searching, preparing CVs and personal plans, and access to job matching against vacancies. TE-palvelut also informs about training opportunities, apprenticeships, and other measures designed to improve employability. For those in need of additional support, they coordinate rehabilitation, subsidized employment, and tailored training programs.

For employers, TE-palvelut offers recruitment services, information on the labour market, and access to subsidies and training schemes to reduce hiring costs or to develop the skills of new and existing staff. They also organize events and provide consultancy on workforce planning.

Access is via the TE-palvelut.fi online portal, where users can search vacancies, register as jobseekers, and apply for services. In-person advice and services are available through TE offices located across Finland. Personal data is handled in accordance with Finnish privacy laws and data protection rules, in cooperation with other public authorities, such as unemployment benefits administration.