Talent First – Talent attraction model project
Website under construction – to be launched in May 2024
As a key initiative, Talent First is constructing a news media-style website to create content from the perspectives of talent and expertise. The site will be implemented as a channel to enhance national and international visibility and will serve, among other things, as a recruitment aid for business sector operators.
The site will highlight the positive buzz that raises the entire region’s attractiveness and increases its appeal. It will feature, among other things, local phenomena, expertise, housing, culture, and quality of life, and will share talents’ experiences through various stories. These include career stories, migration stories of international experts, and narratives about work culture. Additionally, the site will showcase regional leading expertise and the opportunities offered by networks.
The website will be published at talentfirst.fi in May 2024.
Tip us off about a person, matter, or phenomenon that we could write about and that would be good to share with other new talents in our region!
Talent attraction model of North Savo – impact through collaboration
Enhancing regional attractiveness requires actions on both regional and national levels to make North Savo known to job seekers and recognized as an interesting business environment and an attractive place to live. The region’s image and attractiveness directly influence the availability of skilled labor, which in turn ensures the growth conditions for businesses.
The primary goal of Talent First (Talent attraction model of North Savo project) is to attract new professionals and workforce to the region by promoting regional attractiveness and retention, and by building cooperation networks.
The core of the operation is in collaboration.
Concrete actions in the project include the construction of a collaborative model and operational practices, mapping existing services and actors to promote the recruitment of professionals, and marketing and communication tools such as websites, campaigns, and events.
Building collaboration with partners
During the project, close cooperation will be carried out with North Savonian business operators, educational institutions, and municipal partners. The project’s premise is to operate across municipal, organizational, and business boundaries. Communication is implemented from the perspective of professionals and to promote regional expertise recognition. The activities are planned to continue even after the project’s end.
There are a total of 13 partners in the project, and new partners are also welcome to join after the project. The City of Kuopio acts as the administrator of the project. Below are the project partners:
– Municipalities: Kuopio (project administrator), Iisalmi, SavoGrow (municipalities: Suonenjoki, Rautalampi, Tervo, Vesanto, Pielavesi, and Keitele)
– Educational institutions: Savonia University of Applied Sciences, UEF
– Public operators: North Savo Wellbeing Region
– Private operators: Charles River, KPY Novapolis, Kuopio Region Chamber of Commerce, Kuopio-Tahko Marketing, Medikro, PeeÄssä, Talentree
Project duration: September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2025
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Kuopio is easy to love but hard to explain. It’s a city full of emotion, from the freshness of the morning to the pulse of the night. It’s an inspiring melting pot where the tranquility of nature meets the hustle of the city, elite sports meet underground culture, future technology meets traditional craftsmen, and idyllic brick-and-mortar shops meet international business offices. At the heart of all this are the soul and heart of the city, the people of Kuopio.
Discover Kuopio, local customs, life, cultural offerings, leisure activities, education, and various stories. You can access the page from this link.
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Savonia’s Wild West is a charmingly laid-back region in the countryside on the west side of Kuopio. The area offers its own space, a more relaxed pace of life, and the opportunity to enjoy recreational activities provided by nature close to home. Six lively small towns – Keitele, Pielavesi, Rautalampi, Suonenjoki, Tervo, and Vesanto – offer a beautiful environment where things get done without unnecessary fuss.
Discover housing, jobs, leisure activities, and various stories from here (in Finnish).
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At first glance, Iisalmi may seem like a typical Savonian regional town. Peaceful atmosphere, nature close by, and essential services always within a stone’s throw.
Behind the miracles of Iisalmi is solid teamwork and care for people and nature. It’s easy to be bold and dream big when you know there’s a supportive community around you that takes care of you even when plans don’t succeed on the first try. Iisalmi has launched a surprisingly large number of international companies.
Discover life and housing as well as various stories in the Iisalmi region from here.
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Talent First (Talent attraction model of North Savo – impact through collaboration) is financed by the South Savo Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (North Savo ESF+), the European Union, and 13 North Savonian cooperation partners (September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2025)