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Welcome to Turku Programme Week 17 (22.04 – 26.04)

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Moi Turkulainen! Prepare for next week’s events!

📆 Monday, April 22
📌 Navigating your way through the Finnish job market with Lukumanu Iddrisu
⏰ 15:00
📍 International House Turku Hub, Linnankatu 31 / Click here to join online
Meet Lukumanu Iddrisu and learn firsthand how to build a career in Finland from the ground up. Lukumanu began his journey as an international student, worked as a cleaner, and managed to develop his career into an HR specialist and lecturer, teaching social media marketing. With nearly 15,000 followers on LinkedIn, his success story is inspiring! Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions, exchange experiences, connect with other internationals, and expand your professional network.

📆 Tuesday, April 23
📌 Finnish Language Practice Group
⏰ 10:00
📍 Click here to join online
Join our supportive online session to practice Finnish. Basic A1 proficiency is recommended. We’ll organize groups based on skill levels.

📌 Swedish Language Practice Group
⏰ 11:00
📍 Click here to join online
Join our supportive online session to practice Swedish. Basic A1 proficiency is recommended. We’ll organize groups based on skill levels.

📆 Wednesday, April 24
📌 Finnish and Swedish Language Practice
⏰ 16:30 – 18:00
📍 International House Turku Hub, Linnankatu 31
Practise your Finnish or Swedish with native speakers and fellow learners in a welcoming atmosphere.

📆 Friday, April 26
📌 Piispisperjantai
⏰ 10:00 – 12:00
📍 SparkUp, 2nd Floor, Tykistökatu 4
Join us for a relaxed networking session. Stay informed about Turku’s happenings over coffee, pastries, and good conversation.

📌 Q&A with Lukumanu on Monday’s Workshop
⏰ 14:00 – 15:00
📍 International House Turku Hub, Linnankatu 31 / Click here to join online
Join us for a Q&A session with Lukumanu. Whether you missed Monday’s workshop or have questions for him, this is your chance to connect and spend your Friday afternoon in good company.

📌 Info Session and Q&A on Cybersecurity
⏰ 15:30 – 16:30
📍 International House Turku Hub, Linnankatu 31
In today’s digitalized world, understanding cybersecurity is essential. Join Cybersecurity Specialist Jolly Trivedi for insights on staying safe online.

📌 International Women’s Community Meeting
⏰ 16:30 – 18:00
📍 International House Turku Hub, Linnankatu 31
Join us for a skill-sharing session on multicultural traditions and diversity. Explore the history and benefits of henna for women’s hormonal balance with Life-sync Coach Aiko Ota, followed by a hands-on henna design session.

For personalized coaching sessions, both in-person and online, please book appointments through deeana.lehtinen@turku.fi.

If you have any questions, feel free to call our Welcome to Turku coordinator, Deeana Lehtinen, at +358 406264313.

All our events are free of charge.

Hope to see you there!