HITP 21-22 is in full swing and the mentoring groups are meeting up both online and in person. We have heard very positive news from many groups! Meanwhile, we are planning for the next round! Here is the latest:
Four new degree programmes are joining HITP for the 22-23 season: Life Science Informatics Genetics and Molecular Biosciences Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Research, Development and Safety
Welcome!
HITP opens for application 15.9.22 and the programme will kick-off 24.11.22.
HelsinkiUni Talent Programme was kicked off on 25.11.2021. This is the start of a 6 month group mentoring journey for 72 mentees and mentors from 9 organizations. The mentees have also had their first career workshop, where we discussed the benefits of mentoring and networking.
The HITP team wishes everybody a joyful Christmas and the very best for 2022!
The application period for the HelsinkiUNI International Talent Programme (HITP) 2021-22 has officially ended and we are very happy to have received so many applications!
There are still some places available, so we have decided to extend the deadline with a week!
The application deadline to enroll in the 2021 HITP has been extended until Monday October 11th of 2021. The application form will close at midnight.
HITP has reopened applications for the following groups:
AFRY
Crown CRO
City of Helsinki – Urban Environment
University of Helsinki Language Centre
Helsinki Think Company
Metsä Group
Finland-Russia Society
We are happy to announce that Metsä Group has joined the group of HITP mentors! Metsä Group is especially reaching out to students from the Data and Computer Science Programmes as well as the Intercultural Encounters Programme, as they wish to focus on two main themes: ICT-work and DEI (Diversity, Equality and Inclusion).
Because Metsä Group joined the programme during the application process, it may affect the choice of mentor that applicants have already made. Don’t worry, you can change your mind! If you want to change mentor, this is what to do:
Look for the confirmation email you received after registering to HITP. There you will find a link “edit your information”. Go into your application and edit all relevant fields.
The application period for the second season of HelsinkiUNI International Talent Programme (HITP) 2021 has officially opened! We are eager to welcome this year’s organizational mentors and student mentees. This years organizational mentors include The City of Helsinki, Business Finland and Moniheli ry, to name a few.
Applying is easy! Applications are open from Thursday September 16th to Sunday October 3rd of 2021. Please read the Apply page for detailed instructions.
Here is the video of our HITP info session held on September 14th, 2021, where we spoke in detail about how to apply to this program, reviewed the eligibility criteria and gave more information about this year’s mentors.
you are an international degree student at the University of Helsinki and your degree programme is a HITP partner. However, Finnish students may also apply if they have completed their bachelor’s degree abroad. Check the Apply page for more info.
OR
you are an international spouse affiliated with the HEI LIFE Project.
Why apply?
HITP is aimed at giving information to international talents about a certain industry or field in Finland. Through a series of group meetings hosted by organizational mentors and career management workshops held by Career Services, mentees will learn about Finnish working life, from the specifics of how to enter field of interest to the practicalities of finding a job in Finland.
Whether you have just begun your studies or about to graduate, HITP offers great opportunities. From gaining resources and potential topics for your thesis, to gaining knowledge and connections for entering the job market, HITP will support your academic education by providing you with helpful tools for developing your career skills. Please note that HITP is a group mentoring programme, not a traineeship programme.
You can find the full lists of participating programmes Participating Degree Programmes page. You can find all of the organisational mentors listed on the Companies and Organizations pages. The mentors are presented this year on JobTeaser portal. We’re still updating some of the mentor profiles and will be publishing the rest as soon as possible.
When does it start?
The programme starts in November and ends in May 2022. You can find the detailed schedule of events on our Schedule page. If you have any questions, please consult the FAQ page or contact us for more information.
Experiences from the first season of HITP
Our mentors and mentees from the first season of HITP shared their experiences on mentoring – see their thoughts on the HITP programme on the video below!
Would you like to know more about the programme and if you are eligible to apply? Welcome to attend the online info session about HITP on 14th September, 16-17. Register here for the event
The event will be recorded and posted here afterwards. It will be accessible for 2 weeks.
The HelsinkiUNI International Programme will start it’s second round in autumn 2021. We are very excited about it, as more degree programmes and interesting mentors will join!
The first season of HelsinkiUNI International Talent Programme is half-way!
Soon both mentors and mentees will receive an invite to the mid- term meetings, which will be held 25.3. (2 pm for mentors and 4 pm for mentees).
This is a good time to share experiences and reflect on what has been learned so far. See you all soon, you will get the zoom link closer to the date.
17:00 – 17:10:Welcome – Anna Storgårds | Project Specialist 17:10 – 17:15:Importance of HITP for the University – Sari Lindbolm | Rector of University of Helsinki 17:15 – 17:20:Talent Boost and HITP – Laura Lindeman | Chief Specialist and Team Leader, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment 17:20 – 17:25:City of Helsinki and HITP – Tanja Malo | Project Manager, City of Helsinki 17:25 – 17:35:Inclusion of Internationals: A Student Perspective – Anna Bogdan | International MA Student 17:35 – 17:45:Next Steps and Closing – Anna Storgårds
Invited guests have been sent the link to the event.
All 2020-2021 mentoring group placements have been announced through email. Mentees should expect to be contacted by their respective mentoring group leaders in the next few weeks.
HITP’s next application round will occur in Autumn 2021.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at careerservices(at)helsinki.fi.
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