AFRY Future Stars
AFRY Future Stars program in Finland
At AFRY, you are not given just boring routine tasks – the Stars are solving real client problems, supported by our experienced experts.
consists of work tasks supporting your studies, as well as Training Days, which help you plan your career path and develop your skills. During the program, you can also negotiate about a possibility to write your thesis for us or work abroad either for AFRY or due to the exchange studies. The Future Stars will be employed in AFRY offices all around Finland. We have positions mainly for students of engineering and natural sciences.
Following themes will be discussed in the Training Days:
- Work at AFRY + Project environment
- Recognize your potential + Career planning
- Sustainability at work
- Presentation skills
In addition to Training Days, AFRY Future Star will be given some tasks where one can reflect the learned lessons and deepen the understanding of discussed topics.
Each Star gets their own AFRY tutor, additionally supported by a wide group of top experts from various fields. The tasks and content of the program will be defined for each Star based on their individual situation, skills and interests.
We announce the commencement of the application period on our website and through our social media channels.
FAQ
- Typical week of an AFRY Future Star
- Combining work and studies
- Benefits & salary
- Future opportunities
How to combine studies and work?
Trainee programme includes four training days and the first of them will be held during summer so that most of the trainees are able to join and will get to know with each other.
Combining work and studies is always challenging and we are aware of that. That is why we want to highlight the importance of well-being of our Future Stars. We prioritize Star's graduation and will not want to postpone it. That is why weekly hours are open for discussion and Stars are able to participate AFRY's working life in a flexible way. Please, have a look at Tuomas' weekly schedule he gave us as an example of how to combine his work and studies in the weekly basis.
How many hours will this programme require weekly?
Each Star will have an individual plan about weekly working hours and this will be agreed with the employer flexibly.
How long does this program last?
AFRY Future Stars program takes a year.
What sort of benefits does AFRY provide for trainees?
We provide most of the natural benefits to AFRY Future Stars. Benefits for part-time employees include lunch, sports, culture, commuting and massage benefits. In addition, all the AFRY employees are covered by insurance during the work time as well as on their spare time.
Is the traineeship paid?
This internship program is paid and follows the collective labor agreement, of course!
Is the trainee guaranteed to have a permanent position after the programme?
Through AFRY Future Stars program we aim for having long-term, brave and devoted team players. This program is a great way to recognize your own strengths and get familiar with consulting environment in four divisions of Finland: Process Industries, Management Consulting, Energy and Infrastructure.
We are always looking for new talents and employees with deep sector-knowledge and that is the reason why we have this program at AFRY. When starting as an AFRY Future Star, you will take your first steps towards expertise and together with the employer you will have a chance to discuss your future.
Several people in each AFRY Future Stars program have continued as AFRY employees after the program. Employment naturally depends on the current demand for experts but mostly we are looking for new ones.
