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Presenting Aurora Väisänen – Vamia’s Youth worker!

Nuoriso-ohjaaja Aurora Väisänen nojaa portaikon kaiteeseen Hansa-kampuksen aulassa, ja hymyilee kameralle.

Let’s get to know Aurora Väisänen, who started working as a Youth worker at Vamia in November 2024. Aurora works at the City of Vaasa Youth Services as part of the project “Starting School-Based Youth Work in Vaasa”, funded by the Regional State Administrative Agency.

What does a Youth worker do at Vamia?

– Students can reach out to me troughout the school day in person or via social media. The students can come meet me by themselves or in small groups – most likely you can find me at Olkkari! I also take part in events and I organize different activities with the youth. The core of my job as a Youth worker consists of group forming, promoting inclusion, addressing bullying and improving team spirit, Aurora tells.

The students can contact Aurora for example thorugh Snapchat, where Aurora can be found under the name vamia.aurora. Aurora tells that Snapchat has proven to be a good channel for reaching the youth. In addition, the students can reach Aurora by e-mail at aurora.vaisanen@vaasa.fi and by telephone 040 481 3204.

– The best thing about working as a Youth Worker is the youth and hanging out and talking with them. They are the best colleagues! Aurora tells.

Fun fact: Aurora is talented in languages, and speaks fluent Spanish and Portuguese next to English and Finnish.

Aurora’s greetings to students: “Come and chat with me about anything, I look forward to getting to know you!”

FAQ
Language test

All applicants must have a valid Duolingo English Test (the test is valid for two years). The test score is submitted to the application. English language test is part of our scoring system and therefore it cannot be waived. We do not accept any other language tests, diplomas or qualifications as proof of language skill.

You can find the updated information on application period at our website: https://vamia.fi/en/education-and-applying/how-to-apply/ Check under the title “Application periods”.

School certificates, employment or work certificates, Duolingo English Test results and a copy/photo of your passport or ID card.

Do not include in the application: bank information, health information or letters of recommendation.

The available professions for international students include cook, waiter/waitress, machinist, mechanical fitter and plater-welder. https://vamia.fi/en/education-and-applying/programmes/
Scholarship to Vamia / Tuition fee (Financing of studies)


Residence Permit and Visa

 

Yes. Read more about applying: https://vamia.fi/en/education-and-applying/how-to-apply/

https://migri.fi/en/students-family-members

https://migri.fi/en/income-requirement-for-students

“If you have been granted a residence permit for studies, you are allowed to work in paid employment in any field for an average of 30 hours per week. The number of working hours can be exceeded some weeks, as long as the average working hours are no more than 30 hours per week at the end of the year. However, your work may not slow down your studies. ”

https://www.vaasa.fi/en/living/housing-and-construction/housing/rental-apartments/

Due to high volume of applicants, we are unable to provide individual guidance for applying to Vamia. We have collected all the necessary information to “How to apply” site: https://vamia.fi/en/education-and-applying/how-to-apply/

The admission results will be announced approximately 2-3 month after the application period is closed. All applicants will be informed, whether they are selected or not. More info: https://vamia.fi/en/education-and-applying/how-to-apply/

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