Wellbeing Service County Elections
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) is an active societal actor that takes responsibility for the development of its operating region. Our goal is to strengthen the region’s attractiveness and retention.
Stronger South-Eastern Finland through cooperation
Our themes for the upcoming election
Xamk as a regional Development Partner
Addressing the Skilled Workforce Shortage together
Collaborative Solutions to Regional Healthcare Challenges
Xamk as a regional Development Partner
- We support businesses in achieving success, foster new entrepreneurship, and address regional challenges.
- Xamk educates highly skilled professionals to meet the needs of the region’s business and industry.
- International students represent a significant opportunity to enhance the vitality of Southeast Finland—provided we make them feel welcome and help them settle in the region.
Addressing the Skilled Workforce Shortage together
- The shortage of healthcare professionals is a serious national issue, with fewer applicants pursuing nursing studies.
- In South-Savo region, the shortage of nurses over the next ten years is projected to reach nearly 50%, while in Kymenlaakso, the estimated gap is around 28%.
- The sector needs international professionals and an improved public image.
- It is essential to secure internship opportunities for both Finnish and international nursing students.
Collaborative Solutions to Regional Healthcare Challenges
- Xamk offers research and development partnerships for employers’ development projects.
- Xamk provides training in healthcare leadership, process expertise, workplace well-being, and the development of multicultural work environments.
Xamk proposes that after the elections…
1.
The Wellbeing Services Counties commit to securing internship opportunities for Xamk’s nursing students (both Finnish and international) within their operating area.
2.
Municipalities and Wellbeing Services Counties will collaborate with universities of applied sciences to develop a joint strategy and action plan to attract education- and work-based immigration to the region.