Show, Grow & Go Pro – Inspiration from Finland
Are you a high-school student or a university student in ICT or engineering?
Join a free 90-minute workshop to learn how hobbies, projects and summer jobs can open doors to ICT careers in Finland or elsewhere.
Many students think employers only care about grades and work experience. In reality, hobbies, projects, volunteering, sports, gaming, arts, and community activities often reveal the skills that make you stand out.
In this hands-on workshop, you will:
- Identify your strengths and interests
- Connect hobbies to future study opportunities
- Learn how employers evaluate potential
- Create a quick personal showcase website
- Think about a short-term and long-term learning plan
Turn your interests into opportunities!
Your future employer may be impressed by what you choose to create in your free time.
A gamer might become:
- a Cybersecurity Specialist
A content creator might become:
- a Digital Service Designer
A craft enthusiast might become:
- an IoT and Embedded Systems Engineer
Explore how successful professionals build their futures one step at a time:
Hobbies → Projects → Portfolio → Studies → Career
Create a personal action plan, build a simple website to showcase your strengths, and discover exciting ICT careers ranging from Artificial Intelligence and 6G to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Software Engineering and Digital Service Design.
ICT Excellence in Oulu
- Oulu is a leading ICT hub in Northern Europe with a highly dynamic and innovation-driven environment.
- ~3 billion People worldwide use daily technologies developed in Oulu
- The Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (ITEE) at the University of Oulu is a global pioneer in ICT technologies, shaping a sustainable and secure digital future.
- 550+ International students
- ≤100 Shanghai Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025: Telecommunication, Electrical and electronic engineering
