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Combine expert level training and a new job in the software industry

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Dive into code and start a new job in the software industry

Are you interested in coding? Do you get fuel for your work from versatile problem-solving tasks? Would you like to deepen your skills and head for a new job in the software industry? 

Numerous companies in the Päijät-Häme & Kanta-Häme region are now looking for new talents to run the code to the right places, for example through software development, software testing, web programming, cloud development, UI/UX development and DevOps roles.

By applying for a new job through Developer Academy recruitment training program, you and 14 other talents will have the opportunity to develop your expertise and dive into a role that speaks to your interests all at once. Read more, apply soon and grow through us to new role that suit you!

Prior to the Developer Academy, we are organizing a free 5-day Developer Kickstart training period!
Read more here 👇

Contact us

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Laura Hovi

Training Manager
laura.hovi@saranen.fi
040 673 6381

Do you have questions regarding the training program or the Kickstart-period? Contact us!

Please don't hesitate to contact Laura on these times

Monday 12.30-13.30
Wednesday 14.00-15.00

Do you recognize yourself in any of these?

Solution-oriented way of thinking

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You approach tasks with an analytical and solution-oriented attitude and you don't panic if you don't get to a solution in one go.

Passion for learning new things

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Curiosity about new topics, technologies and ways of working, as well as enthusiasm for developing your own skills, are highly valued, whatever your background is.

 

Software/IT background

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Have you acquired skills in the software industry and want to deepen your skills?

Interest in the IT and software industry

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Your enthusiasm for code and tech will be fuel for your future tasks, regardless of the role.

The recruitment of new talent takes place through Developer Academy, which offers you a unique opportunity to start working in a role in the software industry through expert training that supports your new tasks. Developer Academy is workforce training, which is implemented in Päijät-Häme & Kanta-Häme areas with local TE-services, ELY-centre and Software Finland ry.

The recruitment training program is targeted for unemployed jobseekers, or people facing the prospect of unemployment. The program's language of instruction is English and it suits for both Finnish and English speaking participants.

Developer Academy in a nutshell

Boost your skills and start a new job

New job or new expertise? What if you could choose both?

Developer Academy combines new work and expert training into one package in a convenient way. In addition to the job you're aiming for, you’ll also invest in your own expertise in the long run and boost your skills on topics that are very sought after in the IT industry.

The main goal of the Academy is to employ you with a partnering company at the end of a 6-month program. During the six-month period, you will also get to know the work community and final work assignments in advance, so you’ll have all the right tools to succeed in your future role.

The program is free of charge for participants.

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Find positions that suits you

In which direction would you like to steer your career?

The Academy gives you the opportunity to influence on your career development and what your next role might look like. Curiosity about new topics and technologies, as well as your enthusiasm for developing your own professional skills, are your greatest strengths, whether you are in the early stages of your career or an already more experienced expert. We value diversity so come as you are! The final job assignment will be tailored for you to fit your interests and previous experience.

Through our many software industry recruitment training programs, hundreds of talents have found their new career, for example in the following roles:

  • Software Developer
  • Web Developer
  • Cloud Developer
  • UI/UX Developer
  • Frontend Developer
  • Backend Developer
  • Fullstack Developer
  • Test Engineer
  • Azure Developer
  • AWS Developer
  • IT Project Specialist
  • Test Automation Engineer
  • DevOps Specialist
  • IT Support Specialist
Useita rooleja tarjolla
Top-quality level training

Get the most up-to-date training from software experts.

During the program, you’ll receive quality training from industry leaders and increase your skills that will be beneficial to you now and in the future. The best part of the training is that you’ll get the chance to take all your new skills and traits conveniently into practice in your new role. The Academy consists of about 30 % of training days. The other 70 %, participants will be spending working in the hiring companies in real projects.

The program will be organized in English, so sufficient language skills are required from all participants. Finnish language skill is not mandatory, but day-to-day conversation skills in Finnish can be seen as an advantage.

The training content is built together with partner companies. You get the chance to deepen your skills in i.e. the following topics (preliminary plan of the content):

  • Overview of Modern Web Application Development
  • ECMAScript Essentials and version control (git)
  • Change and resilience in working life
  • Frontend Development with React + UI/UX Design
  • Interaction training: From expert to consultant, working with customers
  • Good programming practices and software testing + secure software development
  • Microsoft technologies (C#, .NET, SQL Server)
  • Data bases, SQL languages
  • System integrations
  • Java programming
  • Cloud services: Azure, AWS
  • Managing your own career, employment and salary negotiations
Koulutusta
Saranen as your job seeking agent

Reduce the number of applications and rough job search.

The Saranen’s competence profile serves as your business card for all the recruiting companies in the program. Through the profile, you can tell us about your background, competence, motivation and your future career goals. Thus, you don’t have to apply for open roles separately and you’ll get the chance to discuss and spar about job opportunities with Saranen’s experts during the application process.

Our goal is to find a role that supports your background and career development in the best possible way, regardless of your background and ambitions.

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Participant testimonials

When I applied to the program, I was by no means expected to be a ready expert, but the most important thing was the desire to learn new things. Through the program, I got a permanent job and, above all, I was able to build a unique career in the field I had dreamed of.

Read more here! (in Finnish)

-Sini Aalto, Test Engineer, Softability

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I had the opportunity to learn new technologies and develop my skills in such a way that I would be an even more attractive IT expert on the job market

Read more here! (in Finnish)

-Nelson Makubuya, Software Developer, Kustannusyhtiö Otava

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Saranen’s program was rightly structured with a very detail-oriented guided path. It allowed someone like me who had a long break to get back to the industry in a fairly short period of time. In my opinion, the program will benefit both experienced job seekers as well as someone who is looking to get into the technology industry without any prior experience.

Read more here!

-Shikha Varshney, Project Manager, Surveypal

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The program expanded my skills, even though some of the content was familiar from previous jobs. During the training program, I got to familiarize myself with new technologies and study interesting new topics. The best part of the training was the well-planned content and high-quality trainers. After the program, I got a job at my partner company.

Read more here! (In Finnish)

 

-Olli Sivonen, Software Developer, Arbonaut Oy

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I would recommend the training program to people who feel stuck with their current career. Especially for people changing fields, this is an excellent path to new careers, because you don't have to commit to education for years, unlike in more traditional studies.

Read more here! (In Finnish)

 

-Anni Mönttinen, Junior Software Engineer, Nolwenture

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I got to be a part of real projects from the beginning. At first I performed smaller tasks and later my task description expanded. At the moment I am doing e.g. product development and customer-specific software solutions.

Read more here (In Finnish)

-Viktoria Kapustina, Software Engineer, Syncron Tech

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Program info and schedule

Who can apply?

You can be a future expert starting your career, a recent graduate who has already gained experience in the field, a career changer considering new opportunities, or a future expert pursuing a profession from a hobby, for example. The recruitment training program is targeted for unemployed jobseekers, or people facing the prospect of unemployment. The program will be organized in English, so sufficient language skills are required from all participants.

Program duration

The duration of the program is 6 months (14.11.2023 - 16.5.2024).

Implementation

The training is organized as a remote implementation. The educational language of the program is English. About 30% of the entire program is expert training and 70% is active on-the-job learning.

Content of the training

The training content is built together with partner companies. Preliminary plan of the content:

  • Overview of Modern Web Application Development
  • ECMAScript Essentials and version control (git)
  • Change and resilience in working life
  • Frontend Development with React + UI/UX Design
  • Interaction training: From expert to consultant, working with customers
  • Good programming practices and software testing + secure software development
  • Microsoft technologies (C#, .NET, SQL Server)
  • Data bases, SQL languages
  • System integrations
  • Java programming
  • Cloud services: Azure, AWS
  • Managing your own career, employment and salary negotiations

Application process

From Saranen, you get individual support from the beginning of the recruitment process in the form of sparring, guidance and coaching.

1. After TE-service's application processing and pre-selection, we will invite you to interview with us.

2. Once we have gotten to know you in more detail, we will start advancing your application process.

3. We offer and arrange times for pre-interviews. After the selections, we conclude a training contract between you and the company for the duration of the program. The goal of the training is to employ you in a cooperative company for a permanent employment relationship at the end of the program.

You can find out more about the application process and the progression of the program here!

Employment

The purpose of the training is to employ you in a cooperative company through the program. This can happen at the end of the program, or even during the program. On average, more than 80% of the participants are recruited into a new role at the end of the training program.

Applicant information event

A TE-live broadcast of the training will be held. More information about the event will be published here later!

How to apply

1. Fill out the TE-Services' application

You can apply for the Developer Academy recruiting training program if you are unemployed or at risk of unemployment. Also, make sure that your job search in TE-Services is valid.

Pre-selection for the training is made on the basis of the information from the TE-Services' application, so be sure to justify your application carefully. Education number: 716074

Find the application info for Kickstart Academy in the Kickstart section!

Apply to your own area!

 

Päijät-Häme area:

Kanta-Häme area:

2. Fill out your skills profile to Saranen

Please fill out your professional skills profile to Saranen. This profile will be your calling card for recruiting companies.

Make sure you fill both applications carefully! We’ll start interviewing the potential candidates already during the application period – so apply quickly!

Kickstart period 🚀

Boost your career and level up your code

Before the Developer Academy recruitment training program, you can level up your code in a free 5-day Developer Kickstart sparring period (12.-18.10.).

IT industry is packed with different opportunities and so is Developer Kickstart – the period fits well for recent graduates, career changers, programmer hobbyists and people with more experience from the IT and software industry.  

During the Developer Kickstart, you’ll be able to pick up new skills and knowledge in a wide range of themes led by top trainers. Kickstart period increases your understanding of the industry's modern working practices, working methods, opportunities and tasks, and helps you to find your own role in software industry. During the Kickstart week, you'll also learn to identify and articulate your own skills and you'll get lots of tips for building a career in software.

After the Kickstart period, you have a good chance to grab your place in the starting Academy recruitment training.

The training is aimed for people who are unemployed or at the risk of unemployment.

Learn more about the content of the trainings here!

 

Apply now, or no later than 2.10.

Apply separately to Developer Kickstart by filling out the TE-palvelut application (link below). There are total of 25 open spots for the Kickstart period.

Please also fill out your professional skills profile to Saranen.

In co-operation

More information 💡

See frequently asked questions from job seekers here (in Finnish)

Learn more about the application process in Finnish here

Learn more about the application process in English here