International Work Mikkeli

International Work Mikkeli (IWM) – the project strengthens the vitality of the Mikkeli region by supporting the employment and settling of international professionals and increases the area’s appeal. In the Mikkeli region, challenges have been identified in the employment of international experts and the fragmentation of services. The project develops solutions to these challenges. The project also increases employers’ awareness and readiness to meet and employ international professionals.

In the Mikkeli region, the availability of workforce is a critical issue. Over the next ten years, more than 40% of the current workforce will retire. Attracting international talent and new residents to settle in the area is essential for the region’s vitality and competitiveness.

The project develops service models and new ways of operating through network collaboration, and as a result of the project’s work, an International House Mikkeli will be established in the area. From IH, employers will in the future get help with recruiting international talent, and international professionals will receive support and guidance for their own situations. The project is a group project, with the City of Mikkeli as the main implementer and XAMK, Esedu, and Miksei as sub-implementers. Miksei’s role in the project is to develop the business interface, knowledge of the employer landscape, and concrete labor market matching.

The International Work Mikkeli project is EU co-funded (ESR+) and the total support for the project is 1,236,907 €. Miksei’s share of the EU funding is €210,111.