Exceptional Experiences with Indian Students and Workers: Finland’s Success Stories

Exceptional Experiences with Indian Students and Workers: Glenn Gassen, Director of Immigration Affairs in Helsinki, Finland, emigrated from Germany to Finland 14 years ago as an exchange student and subsequently benefited from numerous opportunities for academic advancement. Priyanka Srivastava is informed of Finland’s plan to recruit 15,000 international students annually by 2030.

Why has India become Finland’s top priority for education and employment? How many Indian students or employment seekers do you intend to admit?

India has a growing youthful population and a wealth of untapped talent, and Finland has had positive interactions with Indian students, scholars, entrepreneurs, and professionals. There is a thriving Indian business community throughout Finland, and we have observed that newcomers from India integrate rapidly and become very successful.
Finland aims to attract 15,000 international students annually by 2030 and increase work-based migration to 30,000 annually.

Finland is a welfare state with a generous attitude towards its citizens. Due to conflicts, natural disasters, and other geopolitical factors, what are the greatest challenges facing Finland’s immigration services in light of this context?

Finland provides opportunities for those who are willing to work diligently and achieve success in life. The foundation of the Finnish welfare state is the individual’s relationship to employment. If you are a deserving and hardworking candidate in need of assistance, the Finnish government invests in you and assists you throughout various stages of life. Workplaces value work-life balance, which is beneficial to the majority of employees and their families.

What advantages can Indian students/researchers and job-seekers anticipate if they choose Finland as their destination for higher education and employment?

Finland has an affordable higher education ecosystem in comparison to other European nations and the United States. There is a significant emphasis on fostering an entrepreneurial culture in which young people are encouraged to establish their own businesses. The IT and other high-tech industries have room for international talent. Helsinki offers a very high quality of life for a healthy work-life balance. For expert positions, there is a streamlined process for obtaining a residence permit and a tax credit. At International House Helsinki, we offer all of the necessary services for settling into Helsinki.

Exceptional Experiences with Indian Students and Workers: Finland’s Success Stories

The declining demographic dependency ratio in Finland is accelerating the need to recruit the world’s top talent. Please elaborate.

As a result of the ageing of Finnish society, the country requires more young people to enter the workforce. There are job openings in a variety of industries, including healthcare and geriatric care, which are actively seeking candidates. Likewise, a number of manufacturing industries seek international qualified labour.

On the other hand, there are numerous high-tech companies specialising in futuristic technologies like cyber security, artificial intelligence, quantum, new space, health, creative industries, biotechnology, and materials. To compete on a global scale, these businesses require the finest talent. These growth drivers offer existing employment opportunities because Finland is renowned for its innovative environment. The Helsinki Exposed website provides information on available positions in IT, healthcare, and other industries.

Which industries have a high demand for global talent? STEM, healthcare, nursing, and finance are the most prominent fields where Indians are being recruited in Europe, Australia, and a few other countries.

The IT and data sector, early childhood education, and administrative support are industries in Finland that have a labour shortage. In accordance with the aforementioned industries, the nursing and STEM-specifically related to sustainable development and the environment sectors face labour market shortages.

Due to the economic downturn and market disruptions, the United States and the United Kingdom are confronting massive layoffs. Does Finland intend to recruit talent from these regions to bolster its startup ecosystem and IT industry? Furthermore, is Finland employing immigrants to develop Silicon Valley and other businesses, like the United States?

The knowledge-intensive industries of Finland attract top talent from around the globe. We welcome immigrants from the United States and the United Kingdom who pursue employment here. Still, we view India as one of our priority nations and wish to deepen our partnership.