City of Vaasa
Organisation
Vaasa is a heavily growing city with 67 000 inhabitants and the biggest economic centre in Ostrobothnia. Together with its six neighbouring municipalities, the City of Vaasa forms the Vaasa region. The Vaasa region has over 114 000 inhabitants. The region is one of the strongest growing and most successful regions in the country.
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Advice and guidance on job searchCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceBy registering yourself as a jobseeker, you become a customer of the employment services and you can start job seeking. - City of Vaasa
Advice and support during changes and dismissalCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceEmployees and employers receive advice and support from the employment authority when an employment relationship is changed or terminated. - City of Vaasa
Alma Adult Education CentreCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceAt Vaasa’s Alma Adult Education Centre, everyone can find a hobby. - City of Vaasa
Basic educationCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceIn Vaasa, basic education is mostly given in basic schools maintained by the city. - City of Vaasa
Business AdviceCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceWhen you need help and support in starting a company, and during your first years in business, the experts at VASEK and the Vaasa Region Enterprise Ag - City of Vaasa
Career coachingCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceCareer coaching guides and supports you in studying different career options. - City of Vaasa
Certificate for a jobseeker with partial work abilityCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceIf you have a disability or illness affecting work, you can request a certificate for a partially disabled jobseeker from the employment authority. - City of Vaasa
Congress VaasaCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceThe Vaasa region with its good connection attracts every year a lot of meetings, conferences and international congresses. - City of Vaasa
Cultural youth workCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceThe cultural youth work offers possibilities to self-expression, hobbies and forming an own identity. - City of Vaasa
Derogation permitCity of Vaasa
Permit or other obligationVaasaPublic serviceThe builder must have a valid planning need decision before submitting an application for a building permit in an area not covered by the local detai - City of Vaasa
Discretionary expense allowanceCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceYou may receive discretionary expense allowance if you incur costs for participating in a service. - City of Vaasa
Employment services for employersCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceEmployment services can help you find and recruit an employee. - City of Vaasa
Employment services for integration clientCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceBy registering yourself as a jobseeker, you become a customer of the employment services and you can start job seeking. - City of Vaasa
Employment subsidy for people aged 55 or overCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceThe employment subsidy is a financial subsidy for employers for the salary costs of an unemployed jobseeker aged 55 or over. - City of Vaasa
Extended transition security for employees aged 55 or overCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceIn the event of dismissal, those aged 55 or over may receive extended transition security services that help them to re-employ quickly. - City of Vaasa
General upper secondary school educationCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceThere are four upper secondary schools in Vaasa. - City of Vaasa
Independent studies of an integration clientCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceAs a client of employment services, you can receive unemployment security for studying. - City of Vaasa
Independent studies with unemployment benefitCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceDuring independent studies, you may receive unemployment benefits under certain conditions. - City of Vaasa
Information and advisory services of employment servicesCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceWhen you want to find out more about employment services, you can get information and advice from the employment authority in your region. - City of Vaasa
Job search in another EU or EEA country or Switzerland (EURES)City of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceAs an unemployed jobseeker, you can job search for 3 months in another EU/EEA country or Switzerland and receive unemployment benefits from Finland. - City of Vaasa
Jointly acquired trainingCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceJoint procurement training is labour market training organised jointly by the employment authority and a company. - City of Vaasa
Labour market trainingCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceLabour market training helps you develop your professional skills and promote your employment. - City of Vaasa
Lifti – Public transport for the Vaasa regionCity of Vaasa
Service2 municipalitiesPublic serviceLifti, the joint regional public transport network of the City of Vaasa and Municipality of Mustasaari. - City of Vaasa
Multisectoral services promoting employmentCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceIf you need a comprehensive service to support your employment, you can get help from multisectoral services. - City of Vaasa
Municipal daycareCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceIn Vaasa, early childhood education and care services are available in daycare centres and in family daycare. - City of Vaasa
One-Stop Guidance Centre VaasaCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceOne-Stop Guidance Centre Vaasa is a place where all people under the age of 30 can get help in matters related to work, education and daily life. - City of Vaasa
Organising a work trial at a workplaceCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceA service based on the jobseeker’s needs, during which they explore career options and/or opportunities to return to the labour market. - City of Vaasa
Outdoor RecreationCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceThere are several places in the city for all kinds of outdoor recreation. - City of Vaasa
Outreach youth workCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceOutreach youth work helps youngsters outside of education or the labour market. - City of Vaasa
Pay subsidyCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceA pay subsidy is an economic benefit for employers to cover the pay of an unemployed jobseeker. - City of Vaasa
Play AreasCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceVaasa offers numerous great places for kids to play in. Each play area offers at least the basic facilities, such as a swing, sandpit and slide. - City of Vaasa
Plots for constructionCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceYou can apply plots for constructing estates and companies from the City of Vaasa. - City of Vaasa
Reimbursement of travel and accommodation costsCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceYou can get compensation for travel and accommodation costs when you are applying for a job or participating in a service that promotes employment. - City of Vaasa
Renting enquiriesCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceCompanies and associations may make enquiries to municipalities concerning the availability of privately owned rental premises. - City of Vaasa
Start-up grantCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceThe start-up grant secures your livelihood during the establishment and consolidation stage of your business. - City of Vaasa
Subsidy for arranging working conditionsCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceYou can apply for a subsidy for arranging working conditions if your employee’s disability or illness requires new tools or alterations at work. - City of Vaasa
Swimming CentreCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceThe Vaasa Swimming Centre offers diverse facilities for water sports. Its four different pools ensure that every age group has a great place to swim. - City of Vaasa
TransportCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceThanks to Vaasa’s compact size, workplaces and services are extremely accessible. - City of Vaasa
Travelling servicesCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceThe Tourist Information Centre (i.e. Visit Vaasa office) is open all year round. - City of Vaasa
UniversitiesCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceVaasa is a diverse university city with the highest ratio of university students per capita in Finland. - City of Vaasa
Vaasa City Culture ServicesCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceOur mission at Culture Services is to respond to the city’s general cultural activities. - City of Vaasa
VacanciesCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceThe City of Vaasa is continuously looking for new employees, substitutes and trainees. - City of Vaasa
Vocational educationCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceVamia and Yrkesakademin I Österbotten offer vocational education in Vaasa. - City of Vaasa
Work coachingCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceJob coaching will guide and support you personally in searching for a job and finding employment. - City of Vaasa
Work try-outCity of Vaasa
Service9 municipalitiesPublic serviceYou can study job-seeking skills in job-search training. - City of Vaasa
Youth ClubsCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceYouth Clubs offer both instructor-led activities and activities organised by young people themselves. - City of Vaasa
Youth servicesCity of Vaasa
ServiceVaasaPublic serviceThe municipality’s youth work among others contains educational guidance for youngsters, activity premises, hobby possibilities as well as information
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Edlevo application in Vaasa Early Childhood Education and Care
E-serviceNationwideEarly childhood education in Vaasa uses the Edlevo application, which can be accessed via a mobile app or an internet browser.Phone times:Monday-Thursday 9.00–15.00Employment Services E-mail (Ostrobothnia Employment Area)
E-service9 municipalitiesIndividual customers: send a secure message at https://secure.vaasa.fi | Employers and entrepreneurs: yrityspalvelut.pohjanmaa@vaasa.fiEmployment Services electronic service
E-service9 municipalitiesWe recommend using Job Market Finland’s E-services online platform. It is the fastest and most convenient way to handle employment services.One-Stop Guidance Centre Vaasa
E-serviceVaasaOne-Stop Guidance Centre Vaasa is a place where all people under the age of 30 can get help in matters related to work, education and daily life.Monday-Thursday 10.00–16.00Friday 10.00–15.00Vaasa map services
E-serviceVaasaThe map service of the City of Vaasa contains an original map, a tourist map, aerial pictures, maps as well as other data about the city.Wilma
E-serviceVaasaWilma is the web interface for the student administration program Primus and for the schedule program Kurre 7.
Application for cultural grants
Printable formVaasaWith this application You can apply grant from the City of Vaasa for cultural activities.
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Administrative secretary
Telephone serviceVaasaNew pupils moving to Vasa can enrole electronically or by phone.Telephone:Finnish basic education+358 405204516(local/mobile network fee)Swedish basic educationa+358 406475611(local/mobile network fee)Employment Services telephone service, employers and entrepreneurs
Telephone service9 municipalitiesFrom the Ostrobothnia Employment Services telephone service, you can get advice on employment services for employers, and entrepreneurs in our area.Employment Services telephone service, employers and entrepreneursMonday-Friday 9.00–12.00Telephone:Employers and entrepreneurs063254500(local/mobile network fee)Employment Services telephone service, personal customers
Telephone service9 municipalitiesFrom the Ostrobothnia Employment Services telephone service, you can get advice on employment services for job seekers in our area.Employment Services telephone service, personal customersMonday-Friday 9.00–12.00 and 13.00–15.00Telephone:Personal customers063254400(local/mobile network fee)Service coordination within early childhood education and care
Telephone serviceVaasaThe service coordination within the early childhood education and care give advice for example about the services of early childhood education.Customer reception by appointment only.Calling times:Monday-Thursday 9.00–15.00Telephone:Telephone times mon - fri 9.00 - 15.00+358 63252552(local/mobile network fee)
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Alma Adult Education Centre
Service location3 municipalitiesAt Vaasa’s Alma Adult Education Centre, everyone can find a hobby.Alma Adult Education Centre – the unit in Isokyrö
Service location3 municipalitiesAlma Adult Education Centre also produce workers institute services in Isokyrö.Alma Adult Education Centre – the unit in Laihia
Service location3 municipalitiesAlma Adult Education Centre also produce workers institute services in Laihia.Alma Adult Education Centre – the unit in Vähäkyrö
Service location3 municipalitiesAlma Adult Education Centre also has a unit in Vähäkyrö.Customer services of the basic education
Service locationVaasaThe customer services of the basic education gives advice and guidance in subjects related to the basic education.customer service only by appointmentOpen by appointment.Customer services of the early childhood education
Service locationVaasaThe customer services gives advice for example how to apply for a day-care place, about registration for preschool education and about client fees.By appointment only.Open by appointment.Service coordination within early childhood educationMonday-Thursday 9.00–15.00Custom fees within early childhood education, calling timesMonday 13.00–15.00Tuesday-Wednesday 9.00–11.00Employment Services Service Point, Närpiö
Service location9 municipalitiesThe Employment Services Service Point assists you with matters related to employment.Other times by appointment.Open by appointment.Open without appointmentTuesday 9.00–12.00 and 13.00–15.00Employment Services Service Point, Vaasa
Service location9 municipalitiesThe Employment Services Service Point assists you with matters related to employment.Other times by appointment.Open by appointment.Open without appointment (queue ticket distribution ends at 14:30)Tuesday-Thursday 9.00–12.00 and 13.00–15.00Integration services open without appointment (queue tickets until 14:30).Tuesday 9.00–12.00 and 13.00–15.00Financial Guidance
Service locationNationwideAre you worried about your financial matters? You don't have to stay alone with financial concerns!every third Thursday, check dates https://ohjaamot.fi/en/web/ohjaamo-vaasa/financial-guidanceThursday 12.00–15.00Integration services
Service locationNationwideClients are offered services to support their independence and integration into the Finnish society.Monday-Tuesday 9.00–15.00Wednesday 9.00–12.00Thursday 9.00–15.00Friday 9.00–12.00Kuula-opisto
Service location3 municipalitiesKuula-opisto is an institute for music and dance ran by the City of Vaasa.One-Stop Guidance Centre Vaasa
Service locationVaasaOne-Stop Guidance Centre Vaasa is a place where all people under the age of 30 can get help in matters related to work, education and daily life.Monday-Thursday 10.00–16.00Friday 8.00–15.00Swimming Centre
Service locationVaasaThe Vaasa Swimming Centre offers diverse facilities for water sports. Its four different pools ensure that every age group has a great place to swim.The Real Estate Department
Service locationVaasaAmong other tasks the Real Estate Department takes care of the development of agricultural policies and housing condition, hosting domains and water aThe youth guidance service Reimari
Service locationVaasaThe youth guidance service Reimari is intended for all young people in Vaasa under the age of 29.Monday-Wednesday 12.00–16.00Thursday 12.00–18.00Vaasa Main library
Service locationVaasaVaasa main libraryMonday-Friday 9.00–10.00Welcome Office
Service location2 municipalitiesMultilingual information and guidance service for immigrants.Opening hoursMonday-Thursday 10.00–16.00Friday 10.00–15.00
Adult basic education for 17 – 25 year olds
WebsiteVaasaVaasa-opisto offers information on their web pages on basic education aimed at adults in Vaasa.Applying for and termination of an early childhood education place
WebsiteVaasaInformation how to apply for and/or termination of an early childhood education place can be found on our website.Bus schedules and routes
WebsiteVaasaVaasa local bus transport schedulesEmployment Services website (Ostrobothnia Employment Area)
Website9 municipalitiesOn the Employment Services website, you can find information about employment services for job seekers, employers, and entrepreneurs in our area.Integration services
WebsiteVaasaWe provide guidance for individuals granted international protection and those who have got a positive decision to the asylum application.Preschool education
WebsiteVaasaMore information about the preschool education can be found on the web pages of the City of Vaasa.Public Utility Services
WebsiteVaasaPublic Utility Services is responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of traffic routes, green areas, public areas and marinas.Study in Vaasa
WebsiteVaasaFind out more about Vaasa as a student city, about the universities, the range of studies on offer and application times.Swimming Centre website
WebsiteVaasaTo see opening hours and to read more about the services offered, go to the swimming centre’s website.The web pages of Alma Adult Education Centre
WebsiteVaasaThe web pages of Alma Adult Education Centre offer you information about the Alma's activities.The web pages of Kuula-opisto
WebsiteVaasaThe web pages of Kuula-opisto offer you information about the institute’s activities.The webpages of the early childhood education
WebsiteVaasaYou can find information about early childhood education and care and pre-school education on the webpages of the early childhood education and care.Vacancies
WebsiteVaasaYou can find contact information and useful links as well as further information about the vacancies and how to apply those from the web pages.Vamia
WebsiteNationwideVamia offers vocational education for both youngsters, adults as well as companies in Vaasa.Vamia apprenticeship contract
WebsiteVaasaVamia’s web pages offer more information about apprenticeship contract education in Vaasa.Waltti-card
WebsiteVaasaWaltti – ticket systemWeb pages of Vasa Gymnasium
WebsiteVaasaThe web pages of Vasa gymnasium gives you information about the school.Web pages of Vasa svenska aftonläroverk
WebsiteVaasaThe web pages of Vasa svenska aftonläroverk gives you information about the school.Web pages of YA! - Yrkesakademin i Österbotten
WebsiteVaasaYA! - Yrkesakademin I Österbotten offer education in Swedish for both the young and seniors. Read more about the educations on the school’s web pages.Welcome Office webpages
WebsiteVaasaMultilingual guidance for newcomers and immigrants.
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Address
Vaasanpuistikko 10
65100 Vaasa
Organisation identification data
Business ID: 0209602-6
Telephone number
+358 63251111
(local/mobile network fee)
Website
City of Vaasa
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