Employment and Growth Services , Telephone Counseling for job seekers

Telephone service

If you require any general advice, additional information, or guidance related to employment, you can contact the Employment and Growth Services advisory number. Moreover, you can also leave a callback or appointment request for Tampere City's Employment and Growth Services OMA-Coaches.

Please note that text messages cannot be sent to the service number.

Telephone number

+358 0408016581

Service hours

Monday-Friday 9.00–15.00

Exceptional service hours

24/5/2026 Whit Sunday

Closed

19/6/2026 Midsummer Eve

Closed

20/6/2026 Midsummer Day

Closed

31/10/2026 All Saints' Day

Closed

6/12/2026 Independence Day

Closed

24/12/2026 Christmas Eve

Closed

25/12/2026 Christmas Day

Closed

26/12/2026 2nd Day of Christmas

Closed

1/1/2027 New Year's Day

Closed

6/1/2027 Epiphany

Closed

26/3/2027 Good Friday

Closed

28/3/2027 Easter Sunday

Closed

29/3/2027 Easter Monday

Closed

1/5/2027 May Day

Closed

6/5/2027 Ascension Day

Closed

Services

City of Tampere
Advice and guidance on job searchCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
When you have registered as a job seeker, you start your job search and your client relationship with employment services.
City of Tampere
Advice and support during changes and dismissalCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
Employees and employers receive advice and support from the employment authority when an employment relationship is changed or terminated.
City of Tampere
Career coachingCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
Career coaching guides and supports you in studying different career options.
City of Tampere
Certificate for a jobseeker with partial work abilityCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
If you have a disability or illness affecting work, you can request a certificate for a partially disabled jobseeker from the employment authority.
City of Tampere
Discretionary expense allowanceCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
You may receive discretionary expense allowance if you incur costs for participating in a service.
City of Tampere
Employment Services Guidance and Counseling for Job SeekersCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
Guidance on job searching, employment, and skills development.
City of Tampere
Extended transition security for employees aged 55 or overCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
In the event of dismissal, those aged 55 or over may receive extended transition security services that help them to re-employ quickly.
City of Tampere
Independent studies of an integration clientCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
You can complete full-time studies at an educational institution as a client of employment services.
City of Tampere
Independent studies with unemployment benefitCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
During independent studies, you may receive unemployment benefits under certain conditions.
City of Tampere
Job search coachingCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
You can study job-seeking skills in job-search training.
City of Tampere
Job search in another EU or EEA country or SwitzerlandCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
As an unemployed jobseeker, you can job search for 3 months in another EU/EEA country or Switzerland and receive unemployment benefits from Finland.
City of Tampere
Labour market trainingCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
Labour market training helps you develop your professional skills and promote your employment.
City of Tampere
Multisectoral services promoting employmentCity of Tampere
Service
23 municipalities
Public service
If you need a comprehensive service to support your employment, you can get help from multisectoral services.
City of Tampere
Registration as a Job SeekerCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
When you register as a job seeker, you begin your job search and your relationship with the employment services in your area.
City of Tampere
Reimbursement of travel and accommodation costsCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
You can get compensation for travel and accommodation costs when you are applying for a job or participating in a service that promotes employment.
City of Tampere
Short-term studies with unemployment benefitCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
You can study on a short-term basis so that you are paid unemployment benefit at the same time.
City of Tampere
Start-up grantCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
The start-up grant secures your livelihood during the establishment and consolidation stage of your business.
City of Tampere
Training try-outCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
In the training trial, you can familiarise yourself with the studies at an educational institution and find out whether the field is suitable for you.
City of Tampere
Vocational guidance and career planningCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
Vocational guidance and career planning help you assess your vocational, education or work options.
City of Tampere
Work coachingCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
Job coaching will guide and support you personally in searching for a job and finding employment.
City of Tampere
Work try-outCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
You can use a work try-out to find out about career choices and career options in practical tasks. You can also use it to support your return to work.
City of Tampere
Youth recruitment subsidyCity of Tampere
Service
16 municipalities
Public service
Discretionary financial subsidy for employers hiring unemployed young people aged 18–29.

Text edited by: City of Tampere

Updated: 13/5/2026

Employment and Growth Services , Telephone Counseling for job seekers

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Exceptional service hours

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