Training trial

You can use the training trial to explore career choices and career options. The purpose of the trial is to determine whether the field and training are suitable for you. The training trial is organised at an educational institution and is planned individually according to your needs.

The training trial is agreed upon in the employment plan or other equivalent plan.

You will receive the same unemployment benefits during training trial as you do while you are unemployed. If you have agreed to a training trial in your employment plan or another plan replacing it, your unemployment security can be increased. This will be decided by the party paying the unemployment benefit – that is, by the unemployment fund or Kela.

If the costs of participating in the training trial are incurred, you can receive expense allowance for the days of participation. If you do not receive expense allowance from the payer of the unemployment benefit, that is, an unemployment fund or Kela, the employment authority can pay a discretionary expense allowance.

Requirements

You can participate in a training trial if

• you have registered as a jobseeker
• the training trial has been agreed upon in your employment plan
• the employment authority estimates that a training trial is the best way to support your employment.

In your employment plan, you agree with the employment authority on whether you will find a training trial place yourself or whether you need help finding a place.

Instructions

Contact the employment authority in your region and ask if you can participate in a training trial.

Payment information

The service is free of charge.