Etelä-Pohjanmaan Work Integration for Immigrants Service (WIISE) is a social enterprise in the form of a membership association. The aim of E-P WIISE Ry is to create and maintain a positive ecosystem in Etelä-Pohjanmaa, in which immigrants and Finns who move to the area can thrive. In which they integrate into everyday life and settle into working life. The idea is to:
- act in support of individuals and organizations who seek to pursue their own activities
- increase the vitality and attractiveness of Etelä-Pohjanmaa
- support people who have moved from other parts of Finland, or abroad, into employment, entrepreneurship and to integrate in Etelä-Pohjanmaa
- support organizations in the region in accessing workers and organising development activities
- take action on a variety of issues related to employment, entrepreneurship and integration
- act as a support and link to development projects
- promote equality
- promote the internationalization of the region
In order to achieve these goals, the association:
- provides services to members and stakeholders such as mentoring, sparring, coaching and training
- organizes meetings and events
- implements development projects and other schemes
- engages in information sharing and publication activities
- may distribute grants or otherwise financially support the development of its region
- cooperates with municipalities, public administration organizations, companies, associations and other stakeholders.
For more information about the work of Etelä-Pohjanmaan WIISE Ry contact the team.