How is the Jakobstad region performing in today’s turbulent global environment? What development trends can be identified, and what has changed in recent years? Do decision-makers, public officials, and business
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In January 2026, the AIP board decided that the industrial area should jointly begin monitoring the development of the share of clean energy per MWh. The chosen indicator is based
Over the past two weeks, together with wonderful colleagues, I have had the opportunity to present the job and career possibilities in the Jakobstad region to more than 1,200 young
Teknologföreningen vid Aalto universitet organized a career fair in Otaniemi on 20 January, bringing together engineering students from Aalto University. A total of 11 exhibitors participated, including Wärtsilä, Fortum, Ramboll
A Regional Development Perspective In a turbulent global environment, it’s not always easy to find one’s bearings. And it’s hard to disagree that uncertainty plays quite a significant role right
Concordia and the Jakobstad region’s employment services are gearing up for trade fairs and talent attraction in spring 2026. Shortly after Christmas, the most intensive trade fair period (info in
During the last week of November, representatives from the Jakobstad Region participated in the second international project meeting within iCEAR (Integrated Circular Economy Action Plan for Rural Areas). The first
Electricity production, storage, and consumption are today increasingly based on direct current (DC). The transfer of DC offers several technical and economic advantages, especially in environments with high power demands.
Concordias and Alholmen Industrial Parks join project ACEP once again organized the Recruiting Active People (RAP) recruitment event this year in collaboration with Kokkola Industrial Park, Centria University of Applied