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Age must not be a barrier to new opportunities at work. That was the strong message at the UusioUra event, organized by Trade Union Pro in Helsinki.

The UusioUra event, held at Kaapelitehdas in Helsinki on September 23–24, attracted a record crowd. More than 5,000 visitors came to seek advice on employment, career change, and developing their skills.

CGI Suomi has been honored with the Ethical Recruitment Award for exemplary age management. Employees over the age of 55 are the most productive and satisfied within the company.

The traditional rules of working life no longer apply. Few people move from school to one workplace and stay there until retirement. Careers are getting longer and changing simply due to technological development.

According to Miapetra Kumpula-Natri, the life experience of seasoned workers can be especially valuable in uncertain times.

Business College Helsinki has long been known for educating young professionals. Now, we want to strengthen adult education and services tailored for companies, says Laura Sydänmaanlakka

Job hunting is more than updating your CV and sending applications. It’s strategic planning, and it’s worth carefully mapping out your skills, experience, interests, and networks.

According to a survey by the trade union Pro, one in three people has experienced age discrimination both in job hunting and in the workplace. The UusioUra career event, taking place this September at the Cable Factory in Helsinki, aims to fight age discrimination.

It’s never too late to change profession or field. That’s what happened to me as well – a 50-year-old jobseeker.

Jumping onto a new career path can feel like a big step. Anna Kirjalainen and Jill Öhman know that well: their road to the insurance industry has taken them via ice cream kiosks, gardens, gas pumps, and restaurants.

With the expanded transition security, the services for job seekers who became unemployed over the age of 55 have improved considerably. Transition security is therefore worth utilizing effectively, and you can also influence its effectiveness yourself.

The workshops are free of charge and open to anyone considering a career transition.