🇫🇮 Finland Opens Doors with Free Course, Mentorship, and Fast-Track Residency

For families dreaming of building a more stable future abroad, Finland may be the next destination. With its world-class education, safety, and strong social systems, the Nordic country has become one of the most attractive places to live and raise children.

Now, through the Talent Boost 2023-2027 program and its initiative Discover Finland, the government is actively inviting skilled workers — and Brazil is one of the key target countries.

🎯 What Is Talent Boost?

Talent Boost is Finland’s national program to attract and retain international professionals. The focus is on filling gaps in fast-growing sectors such as:

  • Technology & IT

  • Healthcare

  • Manufacturing

  • Engineering & Energy

  • Education

For families considering a move abroad, this program is more than just a job opportunity — it’s a structured pathway toward legal residency, integration, and long-term security.

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🌍 Not Just Brazil: Other Countries in Focus

While Brazil is a priority, Finland has also opened its doors to India, Vietnam, and the Philippines. These countries are now part of recruitment campaigns, preparatory courses, and even fast-track residence permit processing.

That said, the level of support can vary:

  • In Brazil, Discover Finland runs events, online training, and sector-specific coaching to prepare professionals.

  • In India and Vietnam, Finland is building strong recruitment pipelines, especially in IT and healthcare.

  • In the Philippines, the program is active but less detailed — more general recruitment without the same depth of mentoring announced (yet).

👩‍👧 A Real Opportunity for Migrant Mothers

For many women raising children abroad, restarting a career feels like climbing a mountain. Isolation, childcare, and lack of networks can make professional reintegration almost impossible.

This is why the Finland program matters: it offers free courses, mentorship, and even residence fast-tracks, creating a genuine chance for mothers to balance career and family life with support, not isolation.

⚡ What the Program Offers

  • 📚 Free training courses on the Finnish labor market

  • 🤝 One-on-one mentoring with local professionals

  • 🏡 Guidance on residence permits and social integration

  • Fast-track residence permits for professionals and families

🧩 Who Can Apply?

  • Professionals with higher education or strong technical experience

  • Sectors in demand: IT, healthcare, education, and manufacturing

  • Good level of English (Finnish not required at the start)

  • Willingness to relocate with a valid work visa

📌 Why This Matters for Families Abroad

Legal stability, career development, and family well-being are all intertwined. For families abroad, opportunities like Finland’s Talent Boost can mean the difference between surviving and thriving.

Yes, challenges remain — cost of living, adapting to a new culture, and long winters are part of the deal. But with structured support, integration pathways, and one of the most family-friendly systems in Europe, Finland stands out as a real option for those ready to start over.



Jessica Gabrielzyk

Como autora brasileira especializada em vida de expatriados, escrevi “Maternidade no Exterior”, “Criando Filhos no Exterior” e “Mudando para o Exterior” para ajudar famílias a enfrentar os desafios de se realocar internacionalmente. Meu objetivo é capacitar outras pessoas a abraçarem suas novas aventuras com confiança e tranquilidade.

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