Entering the Job Market (1cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

Towards Working Life -course supports the student's transition from studies to working life. In this course, the student learns to assess their field-specific competencies and professional identity, as well as make plans for developing and maintaining their skills. Additionally, the student receives support for career planning and the final stages of their studies, including the graduation process. The course also introduces Karelia's alumni activities and presents various further education opportunities.

Course objectives:

Evaluate field-specific competencies and professional identity.
Develop career planning skills.
Receive support for the final stages of studies.
Get acquainted with Karelia's alumni activities and establish connections with graduates.
Explore different further education opportunities and future study and career options.

Content

Key content:

Recognizing, maintaining, and developing personal competencies
Introduction to Karelia's alumni activities
Further education opportunities
Reviewing Karelia's graduation process
Development discussion with the personal tutor

Location and time

Spring semester 2026

Materials

Materials distributed during the course

Teaching methods

The Towards Working Life course supports the student's smooth transition from studies to working life. The course helps students assess their field-specific competencies and professional identity, as well as develop plans for enhancing and maintaining their skills. Additionally, students receive support for career planning and managing the final stages of their studies, including the graduation process. The course also introduces Karelia's alumni activities and presents various further education opportunities.

The course consists of lectures and independently completed assignments, which support the student's transition to working life. During the course, students will plan their studies leading up to the graduation process.