Build Your Network, Build Your Career alumni event by the UAS’ in the Helsinki metropolitan area is back with an inspiring new lineup! The event – organized by Arcada, Diak, Haaga-Helia, Laurea and Metropolia – is welcoming all the international alumni and students close to graduation of the organizing UAS’.
Join us for an unforgettable alumni event where entrepreneur and performer Ali Jahangiri will share powerful insights on how to make your dreams come true. Through inspiring keynote speakers, Head of International Talent & Softlanding team Takura Matswetu and Specialist Chloe Järvinen, you will also learn about networking and on how to thrive not just survive in today’s competitive and constantly changing Finnish labour market. You will also have a chance to participate in a networking workshop organised by Career Services Specialist Esa Hukkanen.
At a range of pop-up stands, you’ll have the chance to grow your professional network, refine how you present your skills, and discover your strengths to help guide your career growth and planning.
Whether you’re breaking into the job market or seeking a new role to move up in your career, this event is designed for you. Register now for this great after work event to connect with fellow alumni, grow your network, and gain tools to thrive in the Finnish job market!
Time and venue
Thursday 30th October, 2025 at 16.45–19.00
Helsinki City Hall, Pohjoisesplanadi 11–13
Programme
16.45 Doors open and light refreshments
17.00 Opening words and keynote speakers
“Your network is your net worth” – Investing time in others for your future in Finland
Head of International Talent & Softlanding team, Migration Affairs Unit of Business Helsinki, Takura Matswetu
Takura Matswetu has a long experience in working with international talent from different perspectives. He is passionate about international recruitment, professional growth and solving problems. Is landing the dream job to have the right language skills, the network or something else?
How to make your dreams come true
Entrepreneur and Performer, Ali Jahangiri
If Ali can do it, so can you! Groundbreaking succes in Finland doesn´t have to break anybody! An inspiring speach by one of the pioneers of ethnic diversity in Finland. Ali Jahangiri is a Finnish-Iranian stand-up comedian. Jahangiri has a background in economics and has worked as a project manager. He is nowadays also a K-retailer (K-kauppias).
Thrive not just survive in the Finnish job market – Tips for success Specialist of Monika-Naiset Liitto ry Chloe Järvinen
Chloe Järvinen has over 10 years of experience supporting jobseekers to develop their talents, overcome barriers, and find employment paths that truly fit their lives. Guided by the motto “all skills can be work skills,” she focuses on exploring strengths, staying motivated, and finding not just any job, but one that supports life balance and long-term goals. In this talk, she will share practical strategies for thriving—not just surviving—in today’s competitive and ever-evolving Finnish labour market.
18.20 Networking workshop & Pop up stands
Networking workshop
by Career Services Specialist Esa Hukkanen.
…And a range of pop-up stands, where you’ll have the chance to grow your professional network, refine how you present your skills, and discover your strengths to help guide your career growth and planning. More information on the pop up stand providers coming soon!
19.00 Event ends
You are warmly welcomed!
