Leverage from the EU for employment
The main objectives of the EU’s Structural Fund programmes include supporting job creation and reducing unemployment. The EU funds Finnish projects that promote the growth of employment in Finland. Strong and competitive companies and a reduction of the structural differences between regions are important factors in creating jobs. In addition to boosting employment, Structural Fund programmes focus on promoting the ability of individuals to remain active in the labour market and the prevention of marginalisation.
Supplementary funding is granted from the European Union’s Structural Funds for activities that improve Finnish expertise, employment and competitiveness. The objective is also to develop equal opportunities for people and regions. The aim is to ensure that Finland is a country with employment, skilled people, a favourable atmosphere for new ideas and successful companies as well as a good environment in which to make a home, to live and to work.
EU funding to create jobs in Finland is directed first and foremost to those who most need it. Project funding is targeted especially at supporting young people, the unemployed, adults, immigrants, the handicapped and other people in danger of marginalisation, and to promote regional equality. People who find work, their immediate acquaintances and communities, and the organisations that hire them all benefit from successful projects. Development measures connected to employment can be implemented throughout Finland.
Additional funding for projects that support employment is available from both the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the European Social Fund (ESF). The policy guidelines of the funds determine the key objectives of the programmes and the projects to be funded.
The European Social Fund supports employment by companies and work organisations and the creation of new jobs by boosting know-how and by developing the appropriate services that help people to find work. ESF support for increased employment in Finland is directed at points of focus defined in the ESF programme.
Funds from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and European Social Fund (ESF) are used to boost employment throughout Finland.
