November 12, 17–19 PM, Hämeenlinna
Mothers Empowered!
Welcome to a networking evening full of insights and new friends!
Let's talk about jobs and networking!
You are warmly welcome to a networking evening for mothers!
Mothers with immigrant backgrounds and Finnish mothers will come together on November 12 to talk about working life – with motherhood and the power of networks as the common theme. HAMK (Häme University of Applied Sciences), the City of Hämeenlinna, TyöHäme Employment Sevices, and Mothers in Business Kanta-Häme invite you to a unique evening of discussion on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 5 to 7 PM at PARKKI Business Park in Hämeenlinna.
This empowering evening offers mothers a meaningful package of career-related insights, peer support, new contacts, and supportive networks. We’ll talk about job opportunities in Hämeenlinna and the surrounding areas, and how to balance work and family life. You’ll hear from experts and local employers, and take part in small-group discussions and relaxed conversations where you can share experiences and build new connections. Seasonal treats, inspiring company, and practical career tips are included!
The event is free of charge.
Sign up, invite a fellow mother to join, and come help us build an international network of mothers! Places are limited, so register soon.
Register by October 31.
The registration form is available in Finnish and English, and you can fill it out in either language. You can change the language from the top left corner of the form.
Who is it for?
This event is for all mothers in Hämeenlinna and surrounding areas who are interested in working life and networking. You are warmly welcome whether you have lived in Finland for a short time, a long time, or your whole life. MiB membership is not required to participate.
What’s happening?
We’ll begin with discussions about the search for jobs and professional networks in Hämeenlinna, as well as how to build a family-friendly city. After that, we’ll move into small-group work.
We’ll publish the full program on this page and on social media – stay tuned!
In what language?
We will switch between Finnish and English throughout the event. The panelists will be talking mostly in Finnish. Key content will be interpreted between the languages and you can ask in English and Finnish. We'll be summarizing key points on screen in both the languages.
Where – and can I bring my children?
The event takes place at PARKKI Business Park in Hämeenlinna (Raatihuoneenkatu 21–23). This event is for mothers only, but small babies are welcome. For older children, we offer a supervised childcare service located in the building above the Fifth Avenue restaurant (Sibeliuksenkatu 2). The service includes caregivers and a light snack for the children. Please indicate your childcare needs in the registration form. Childcare places are limited.
Details
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: From 5 to 7 PM
Place: PARKKI Business Park (Raatihuoneenkatu 21–23, Hämeenlinna)
Parking spaces are available next to the square and at the Goodman shopping center. For public transport see routes and schedules on the electronic journey planner.
There is an accessible entrance to the PARKKI event square from the Raatihuoneenkatu side through sliding doors. You can easily access the event square with a pram and we have room for prams. An accessible restroom is available at street level (key available upon request from the organizers).
More information
Contact the MiB Kanta-Häme team:
Jenni Heino, tel. +358 40 170 4656, email: jenni.johanna.heino(at)gmail.com
Tia Jokinen, tel. +358 50 300 0217, email: jokinen.tia(at)gmail.com
Janani Attygalle, tel. +358 41 721 1075, jananichathurikamudalige.attygalle@hamk.fi
Programme
17:00 Opening remarks & finger food and drinks
17.15 Let's debate!
We'll have two topics:
#1 Job hunting
What should every career-oriented woman who has moved to Hämeenlinna or Kanta-Häme know? Our panelists debate on Finnish work culture and other key questions. What are the crucial networks you need to build a life and career here?
#2 Combining work and family life in Finland
How well do we combine careers and parenthood in Finland, and what can we learn from other countries? Let's hear what our panelists have to say on what we can do to make the city more family-friendly.
18:00 Group work
18:30 Group summaries & closing remarks
19:00 Event ends
Who's organizing this?
This networking evening is organized by the Kanta-Häme local chapter of Mothers in Business (MiB) in collaboration with Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), the City of Hämeenlinna and TyöHäme Employment Services.
MiB Kanta-Häme was founded in 2023 and is part of the national MiB network for mothers. We organize events where local mothers can connect and develop their skills. MiB is a nationwide career network for mothers.
Meet the Moms Behind the Event
And feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn!
Jenni Heino
Active member and communications lead at MiB Kanta-Häme
Jenni is a communications professional working as a Communications Manager in the Finnish earnings-related pension sector. She is a mother of a first grader and a baby, and a recent newcomer to Hämeenlinna. Jenni has lived in England and Spain. Jenni’s passionate about civic engagement and shaping public discourse to build a more inclusive society.
Link up with Jenni!
Tia Jokinen
Active member at MiB Kanta-Häme
Tia is a marketing communications and international business professional with diverse experience across various sectors. Tia is a mother of three school-aged children. She has lived in Germany, Austria, and Ireland. Tia's heart beats for community development. She is an active volunteer working with children and young people.
Link up with Tia!
Janani Attygalle
Work and study at HAMK | Active member at MiB Kanta-Häme
Janani works as a student assistant and studies at HAMK University of Applied Sciences. She is a mother of two school-aged children and has lived in Finland for nearly two years. As an active in MiB Kanta-Häme, Janani brings an international perspective and is passionate about supporting mothers and fostering community connections.
Link up with Janani!
Huge thanks...
... to our amazing mentors for volunteering to lead the group discussions — and to Kati Heikkinen anf Raisa McNab for stepping in as our translators! ❤️
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