työvoimatoimisto

Työvoimatoimisto, literally meaning employment office, is a public administration body in Finland that provides labor market services to jobseekers and employers. The term is commonly used for the local offices within the national TE-toimisto network, which delivers public employment and business services under the supervision of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. Services are delivered through regional offices and the online TE-palvelut portal.

The core aim of Työvoimatoimisto is to facilitate employment and to support employers in recruitment and workforce development. Typical services include registering as a jobseeker, career guidance, information about vacancies, and help with job searches. They also offer access to training, requalification programs, and various support measures such as wage subsidies for employers, apprenticeships, and start-up assistance. In addition, Työvoimisto provides information on unemployment benefits and helps with applications in coordination with the agencies responsible for social security and income support.

Access to Työvoimisto is through local offices or the TE-palvelut online service, where jobseekers can manage their profiles, search for opportunities, and participate in coaching or workshops. The system aims to improve the matching of job openings with suitable candidates, promote active labor market participation, and support economic activity by strengthening links between job seekers, education providers, and employers.

See also: TE-toimisto, unemployment benefits, Kela.