Työtoimiin

Työtoimiin is a Finnish noun form commonly used in social, educational and employment contexts to describe work-related activities or tasks that individuals undertake as part of training, activation, or employment measures. The term is formed from työ (work) and toimi (action/operation). The suffix -in marks a grammatical case used to indicate movement toward or involvement in something, so työtoimiin is used when referring to participation in work activities, for example 'osallistua työtoimiin.'

In policy contexts, references to työtoimiin are often found in descriptions of programs that aim to improve employability by offering structured activities such as training, internships, or volunteering. Such activities can be part of broader efforts to support jobseekers, students, or clients in social services to gain skills and experience relevant to the labor market.

The term is closely related to työtoiminta, which denotes the general concept of work-related activities, and to broader notions such as työelämä (the world of work) and työttömien aktivointi (activation of the unemployed). The usage of työtoimiin is typically neutral and descriptive, focusing on the existence or involvement in activities rather than value judgments about them.