The International Work Lahti Project hosts and partakes in many events aiming to support employment. On this page you will find upcoming and past events. The Career Collective is intended for the highly educated immigrants in the area. The Business Corner is geared towards those interested in entrepreneurship. All workshops and events held by IWL are open to everyone.
Starting on Thursday August 28th 2025 at Palvelutori, shopping centre Trio 2nd floor
The IWL Business Corner: Growth Series gives you practical tools, inspiration, and peer support to start your own business. The workshops will be lead by MYRY chairperson is Kari I. Mattila.
Tuesday October 28th 2025 15 o’clock, Palvelutori, shopping centre Trio 2nd floor
This workshop will be all about your personal pitch! We’ll practice putting your skills and expertise to words and talk about where having a pitch ready to go can be useful.
Starting on Friday October 17th 2025 at Palvelutori, shopping centre Trio 2nd floor
This entrepreneurship training series is a part of Business Corner – Start Series by International Work Lahti. The course is held by Startup Refugees.
Thursday November 6th 2025, Lahti City Hall
See the event page for more information (Finnish).
Wednesday April 22nd 2026, Fellmannia
Come get to know the area’s services all gathered up in one place! You can also hone your civic skills such as finding good hobbies, how to write a good CV, and where to find help in different life situations. Sign-ups TBA!