Guidance Service available every weekday
Guidance Services Direct you to the right service provider
General guidance with employment and business issues on weekdays between 12 noon and 3 p.m.
You also have the opportunity to meet our pop up advisors without an appointment according to the schedule.
Customer service hours via telephone 08 558 558 10 available on weekdays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Email can be sent to neuvonta@businessoulu.com
April 30 and May 28 customer service via telephone is available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guidance Services and customer services via telephone are closed during May 1 and May 29.
We offer job seekers early stage support, advising and guidance with both employment and business issues. Together with our advisor, you can search for the services that suit you the best and get support in matters concerning employment and training.
Advisors from BusinessOulu business services provide counselling for changes of ownership and starting and growing companies with e.g. financial planning or internationalisation.
In Oulu, employment services can be found at BusinessAsema
Starting from 2025 TE services are now the responsibility of municipalities. Employment services are the part of every municipality’s basic service in the same way as, for example, education or urban environment services. They provide advice and guidance on job search, recruitment and skills development for both individuals and businesses. We organise employment services together with Hailuoto, Ii, Kempele, Liminga, Lumijoki, Muhos, Pudasjärvi, Tyrnava, Utajärvi and Vaala to form the Oulu Region Employment Area.
International House Oulu
IH Oulu gathers different guidance services under the same roof. Services are targeted at international newcomers and immigrants, and also companies planning to recruit international people. We are located at BusinessAsema.
General Guidance
On-site: Uusikatu 52, 90100 Oulu
Service hours: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Phone Number: 08 558 558 10 (select option 5) *closed
Email: ihoulu@ouka.fi. We will respond as soon as possible.
Remote guidance with employment and business issues
You can find more specific information about the available services and their descriptions in the appointment calendar.
Services without appointment
Services on Mondays
- General counselling for all non-Finnish speakers 9 a.m. – 12 noon
- Immigration services in Oulu 9–10 a.m.
- General counselling for ukrainians 9–11.30 a.m.
- Pohde – Social services to support immigration 9 a.m. – 12 noon
- Oulu Skills Centre’s Employment Guidance for immigrants 12 noon – 3 p.m.
- Kohtaantoa project (Nuorten ystävät) career counselling for jobseekers and recruitment assistance for employers 12 noon – 3 p.m.
- Guidance on business development: BusinessOulu business services 1–3 p.m.
The first Monday of every month
- Multicultural Centre Villa Victor at 9–11 a.m.
Services on Tuesdays
- General counselling for all non-Finnish speakers 9 a.m. – 12 noon
- Immigration services in Oulu 9–10 a.m.
- General counselling for ukrainians 9–11.30 a.m.
- Oulu Skills Centre’s Employment Guidance for immigrants 12 noon – 3 p.m.
- Guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs: Oulun seudun Uusyrityskeskus – Enterprise Agency of Oulu 12 noon – 3 p.m.
On even weeks only
- Housing couselling twice a month (on even weeks) 12 noon – 3 p.m.
Services on Wednesdays
- General counselling for all non-Finnish speakers 9 a.m. – 12 noon
- Immigration services in Oulu 9–10 a.m.
- General counselling for ukrainians 9–11.30 a.m.
- Sparring and mentoring for small entrepreneurs: Business Mentors 9–10 a.m.
- Oulu Skills Centre’s Employment Guidance for immigrants 12 noon – 3 p.m.
Closed 16 April - Guidance for early-stage innovators: Osuuskunta A. Vipunen 12 noon – 1 p.m.
On uneven weeks only
- Finnish Immigration Services at 12 noon – 4 p.m.
On even weeks only
- OSAO Ovi Admissions Services 12 noon – 3 p.m.
- SIMHE Oamk guidance related to study opportunities for immigrants interested in higher education studies 1–4 p.m.
Services on Thursdays
- General counselling for all non-Finnish speakers 9 a.m. – 12 noon
- Immigration services in Oulu 9–10 a.m.
- General counselling for ukrainians 9–11.30 a.m.
- Oulu Skills Centre’s Employment Guidance for immigrants 12 noon – 3 p.m.
Closed 17 April - Finance counselling 1–3 p.m. You can also get advice by calling. tel. 040 191 7225 or email: talousneuvola@pohde.fi
On even weeks only
- Startup Refugees 12 noon – 4 p.m.
Services on Fridays
- General counselling for all non-Finnish speakers 10 a.m. – 12 noon.
- Oulu Skills Centre’s Employment Guidance for immigrants 12 noon – 3 p.m.
Instructions for remote counselling
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