About Arffman
Arffman offers assistance for Ukrainians in finding jobs, learning the language, and integrating into Finnish society.
Arffman is a leading private organization in Finland that provides free coaching services for employment and integration training for immigrants. With over 30 years of experience, Arffman operates independently from the large Barona Group.
Arffman offers its services nationwide, combining both in-person and virtual meeting formats.
The company’s employees assist with job searches, developing professional skills, and exploring educational opportunities.
They are happy to provide consultations and help answer any questions you may have.
Visit the page for up-to-date information, a full list of services, and contact details:
Services by Region
Note: If you are unsure which region you belong to, search for the nearest large city and check its region on Google.
📍Keski-Suomi
Cities: Jyväskylä, Jämsä, Konnevesi, Laukaa, Äänekoski, Viitasaari, Uurainen, Hankasalmi, Karstula, Kuhmoinen, Kivijärvi, Petäjävesi, Multia, Saarijärvi, Toivakka, Uurais, Jyytas, Laukkoski, Jokijärvi, Sumiainen.
🔹Työhönvalmennus – This is individual coaching for Ukrainians seeking employment, designed for job seekers who are clients of the TE office (Employment and Economic Development Office) or the local municipal experiment.
Your education and profession do not affect participation; anyone can register. To participate, arrange with a TE office expert or a local municipal experiment. You can also submit a request through Oma asiointi (www.tepalvelut.fi).
For more information about the service, visit: Työhönvalmennus Keski-Suomi
For more information, please contact:
Inna Huopalainen
inna.huopalainen@edu.arffman.fi
+358 44 715 6131
📍Varsinais-Suomi
Cities: Turku, Salo, Raisio, Kaarina, Uusikaupunki, Lieto, Parainen, Naantali, Loimaa, Paimio, Somero, Laitila, Mynämäki, Kemiönsaari, Pöytyä, Masku, Nousiainen, Rusko, Aura, Sauvo, Koski Tl, Vehmaa, Pyhäranta, Marttila, Tarvasjoki, Taivassalo, Oripää, and Kustavi.
🔹OmaValmennus – Coaching for Ukrainians in Southwestern Finland (Varsinais-Suomi)
OmaValmennus is a personalized service that includes individual coaching and group sessions on work-life topics. Meetings are conducted in-person and virtually with a coach from Arffman who speaks your language.
For whom: Coaching is intended for Ukrainian job seekers who are clients of the TE office or municipal experiments in the Southwestern region (Varsinais-Suomi). Coaching is provided free of charge.
Duration: 50 hours / 5 months
Location: Turku area, Salo area, and online
How to apply for OmaValmennus:
Agree on your participation with a TE office expert or a municipal experiment, after which we will contact you regarding the start of coaching.
If you have any questions about the service, please contact us via email: ua.omavalmennus@edu.arffman.fi
More information about the service can be found on the page: OmaValmennus Varsinais-Suomi
📍Etelä-Karjala
Cities: Imatra, Lappeenranta, Lemi, Luumäki, Parikkala, Rautjärvi, Ruokolahti, Savitaipale, and Taipalsaari.
🔹Omakielinen työhönvalmennus – Employment coaching in your native language for immigrants.
For whom:
Coaching is intended for immigrants who are clients of the Southeast Finland TE office and need individual employment support. Coaching is provided free of charge.
Duration:
Coaching lasts from 2.5 months to 6 months, depending on the client’s situation.
Registration:
Agree on your participation with a TE office expert, after which we will contact you regarding the start of coaching.
Contact information:
omavalmennus.kaakkois-suomi@edu.arffman.fi
📍Kouvola
Cities: Iitti, Kouvola, Hamina, Kotka, Miehikkälä, Pyhtää, Virolahti.
🔹Omakielinen työhönvalmennus – Employment coaching in your native language for immigrants.
For whom:
Coaching is intended for immigrants who are clients of the Southeast Finland TE office and need individual employment support. Coaching is provided free of charge.
Duration:
Coaching lasts from 2.5 months to 6 months, depending on the client’s situation.
Registration:
Agree on your participation with a TE office expert, after which we will contact you regarding the start of coaching.
Contact information:
omavalmennus.kaakkois-suomi@edu.arffman.fi
📍Pohjanmaa
Cities: Vaasa, Kokkola, Kristiinankaupunki, Oravais, Pietarsaari, Vöyri, Kaskinen, Närpiö, Kruunupyy, Luoto, Maalahti, Uusikaarlepyy, Mustasaari, Kaskö, Isokyro.
🔹Consultation service for Ukrainians – ua-neuvonta.fi. Ukrainian and Russian-speaking chat available on weekdays on our website.
You can use our online calendar to book a meeting or come to a pop-up consultation without prior appointment.
For more information, please contact:
Yulia Bondarchuk
+358 44 715 6105
Cities: Rovaniemi, Kemi, Tornio, and Kemiönjärvi.
🔹Consultation service for Ukrainians – ua-neuvonta.fi. Ukrainian and Russian-speaking chat available on weekdays on our website.
You can use our online calendar to book a meeting or come to a pop-up consultation without prior appointment.
For more information, please contact:
Yulia Rig
+358 44 766 1295