Our Partners
at kood/Sisu
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Partners
One of kood/Sisu’s main goals is to bring students and companies together.
We aim to narrow the gap between education and employment, creating a large network of future tech enthusiasts. In collaboration with our partners, we host events and workshops, as well as visits to the premises of partner companies.
Partners in the Study Program
- Developing specialization modules with kood/Sisu to equip students with the skills needed in the real-world work environments.
- Improve the study program to enhance your skills, ensuring a smooth transition from studies to a work environment.
- Company values and reputation have to align with kood/Sisu goals for a diverse and equal future in the world of tech.
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Partners
One of kood/Sisu’s main goals is to bring students and companies together.
We aim to narrow the gap between education and employment, creating a large network of future tech enthusiasts. In collaboration with our partners, we host events and workshops, as well as visits to the premises of partner companies.
Partners in the Study Program
- Developing specialization modules with kood/Sisu to equip students with the skills needed in the real-world work environments.
- Improve the study program to enhance your skills, ensuring a smooth transition from studies to a work environment.
- Company values and reputation have to align with kood/Sisu goals for a diverse and equal future in the world of tech.
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Partners
Partners in the Study Program
- Developing specialization modules with kood/Sisu to equip students with the skills needed in the real-world work environments.
- Improve the study program to enhance your skills, ensuring a smooth transition from studies to a work environment.
- Company values and reputation have to align with kood/Sisu goals for a diverse and equal future in the world of tech.
The Founding Members
Ponsse is one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of forest machines and among the founding members of kood/Sisu.
Ponsse is Finnish company which were founded in 1970 to Vieremä and today it has grown to worldwide corporation. Today, Ponsse operates in harvesting markets in 40 different countries, and nearly 80 percent of it’s net sales come from exports.
Chief Digital Officer Miika Soininen commented about school in Uusiteknologia.fi article:
”The current amount of education will not be sufficient for our future needs and we need more workforce. The coding school offers the opportunity to acquire expertise tailored spesifically to our needs. We can also utilize the Code School in further training for our employees.”
Normet Oy is a Finnish company operating globally in the technology sector, specializing in construction and mining processes. Normet offers its customers a wide range of services from equipment sales and consulting to spare parts sales. Normet is one of the founding members of kood/Sisu.
Normet Oy’s Chief Technology Officer, Samu Kukkonen, commented on the school in a press release by STT:
“Electrification, digitalization, and automation are megatrends in the mining industry. Responding to these trends requires significant product development efforts, but also new expertise. The need for software development skills is constantly growing. Coding school provides excellent opportunities and an alternative path to train both new and current experts, meeting the growing need for skilled professionals.”
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Normet Oy is a Finnish company operating globally in the technology sector, specializing in construction and mining processes. Normet offers its customers a wide range of services from equipment sales and consulting to spare parts sales. Normet is one of the founding members of kood/Sisu.
Normet Oy’s Chief Technology Officer, Samu Kukkonen, commented on the school in a press release by STT:
“Electrification, digitalization, and automation are megatrends in the mining industry. Responding to these trends requires significant product development efforts, but also new expertise. The need for software development skills is constantly growing. Coding school provides excellent opportunities and an alternative path to train both new and current experts, meeting the growing need for skilled professionals.”
OP Financial Group is Finland’s largest financial services group. OP Financial Group is made up of 102 OP cooperative banks (31 December 2023) and the central cooperative which they own, including its subsidiaries and affiliated entities. Over 2.1 million owner-customers own the OP cooperative banks and thereby the entire OP Financial Group with a staff of approximately 13,000. The Group’s vision is to be the leading and most appealing financial services group in Finland for customers, employees and partners.
“The role of evolving technology and, for example, artificial intelligence in the rapidly changing operating environment of the financial sector is immense. OP Group wants to be a responsible leader in the field, which is why we are investing in IT expertise. Recruitment and the development of IT expertise ensure that we can continue to offer our customers the best possible services and maintain our competitiveness in line with our strategy,” says Timo Ritakallio, CEO of OP Group in OP release 24.7.2023.
Novapolis is a Finnish company that provides an innovative ecosystem for businesses and professionals seeking growth and networking opportunities. It offers modern office spaces, versatile facilities, and access to a broad network of experts, emphasizing collaboration and community within the business sector. Novapolis has become a vital hub that unites hundreds of companies and roughly 15,000 experts. Novapolis role has been to facilitate the startup of the coding school.
“The coding school enhances Finland’s reputation as a pioneer in information technology and positions Eastern Finland as a hub of expertise in the field, as well as a platform for business growth. We believe that with good job opportunities and a pleasant living environment, coders will stay in the region permanently. However, the school also responds more broadly to national needs and enables agile learning for many.” says Anssi Lehikoinen, CEO of Novapolis and Chairman of the kood/Sisu board in a release by STT.
Novapolis is a Finnish company that provides an innovative ecosystem for businesses and professionals seeking growth and networking opportunities. It offers modern office spaces, versatile facilities, and access to a broad network of experts, emphasizing collaboration and community within the business sector. Novapolis has become a vital hub that unites hundreds of companies and roughly 15,000 experts. Novapolis role has been to facilitate the startup of the coding school.
“The coding school enhances Finland’s reputation as a pioneer in information technology and positions Eastern Finland as a hub of expertise in the field, as well as a platform for business growth. We believe that with good job opportunities and a pleasant living environment, coders will stay in the region permanently. However, the school also responds more broadly to national needs and enables agile learning for many.” says Anssi Lehikoinen, CEO of Novapolis and Chairman of the kood/Sisu board in a release by STT.
Istekki specializes in IT and medical technology services, aiming to improve healthcare and social services through innovative solutions. It reaches nearly four million people across the nation, with a customer base including wellbeing services counties, cities, and municipalities. Serving a wide array of clients, from healthcare providers to public sector organizations, Istekki positions itself as a key partner in advancing the digital transformation of health and social services in Finland.
“Istekki has grown into a national ICMT (Information, Communication, and Medical Technology) service house. Societal changes, such as the initiation of wellbeing area operations, the digitalization of services, and the increasing emphasis on cybersecurity, have significantly increased the need for ICT expertise. We strongly believe in corporate collaboration, and the Sisu coding school complements our supply of experts in crucial ICT competency areas,” states Juhani Heikka, responsible for innovation and development at Istekki in a release by STT.
Osuma Henkilöstöpalvelu is a Finnish company that connects people looking for jobs with businesses that need new team members. Osuma is dedicated to facilitating smooth employment transitions and supporting the growth and development of businesses and professionals alike. Through their services, Osuma is committed to contributing to the success of the Finnish labor market by bridging the gap between job seekers and employers efficiently and effectively.
“Customers have a great need for experts in developer field. We are also interested in the school’s innovative approach to learning, as the importance of training experts in the HR sector will continue to grow in the future. I believe that the coding school can train new experts as well as offer supplementary studies to those already working in the field.” says Ville Auvinen, CEO of Osuma Henkilöstöpalvelu, in a release by STT.
Osuma Henkilöstöpalvelu is a Finnish company that connects people looking for jobs with businesses that need new team members. Osuma is dedicated to facilitating smooth employment transitions and supporting the growth and development of businesses and professionals alike. Through their services, Osuma is committed to contributing to the success of the Finnish labor market by bridging the gap between job seekers and employers efficiently and effectively.
“Customers have a great need for experts in developer field. We are also interested in the school’s innovative approach to learning, as the importance of training experts in the HR sector will continue to grow in the future. I believe that the coding school can train new experts as well as offer supplementary studies to those already working in the field.” says Ville Auvinen, CEO of Osuma Henkilöstöpalvelu, in a release by STT.
The Ylä-Savo Municipal Federation of Education (YSAO) in Finland provides practical education and training for various careers. They offer a wide range of programs in fields like technology, business, and healthcare. YSAO focuses on teaching real-world skills that help students succeed in their jobs and supports their growth both personally and professionally. By blending classroom learning with hands-on experience, YSAO prepares students for today’s job market and plays a vital role in enriching the local community.
“Our partnership with kood/Sisu strengthens our ability to support the availability of skilled labor for businesses in the region. We are strongly committed to developing knowledge management and digitalization in our own operations, and we too have a need for additional experts,” says Kari Puumalainen, the director of the municipal federation in a release by STT.
The Kuopio Region Chamber of Commerce is an organization that supports businesses in the Kuopio area of Finland. It helps local companies grow by offering various services like networking events, training, and advice on international trade. The Chamber is a place where businesses can find resources and support to succeed in today’s market. It also represents the interests of its members, working to create a better business environment in the region.
“In North Savo, the business sector sees significant business opportunities in ICT expertise and services. If the need for experts can be solved in the coming years, it could mean a growth in turnover of up to 10 percent,” says Kaija Savolainen, the CEO of the Kuopio Region Chamber of Commerce in a release by STT.
The Kuopio Region Chamber of Commerce is an organization that supports businesses in the Kuopio area of Finland. It helps local companies grow by offering various services like networking events, training, and advice on international trade. The Chamber is a place where businesses can find resources and support to succeed in today’s market. It also represents the interests of its members, working to create a better business environment in the region.
“In North Savo, the business sector sees significant business opportunities in ICT expertise and services. If the need for experts can be solved in the coming years, it could mean a growth in turnover of up to 10 percent,” says Kaija Savolainen, the CEO of the Kuopio Region Chamber of Commerce in a release by STT.
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We are eager to share more about the possibilities of our partnership and its various models.
