The reform does not have a direct application on how the local government pilots on employment are carried out in 118 municipalities. The implementation of the local government pilots and the permanent service structures created as a result of the TE services reform will differ from each other. That is why the pilots cannot be considered permanent. For example, the incentive funding model is a new concept that does not apply to the ongoing local government pilots. The lessons on new service paths learned from the local government pilots will, however, be utilised in the TE services reform.
The local government pilots on employment aim to increase employment among unemployed jobseekers and to direct them to training and education more effectively. Another objective is to create new solutions to ensure availability of skilled labour. The objective of the pilot is to coordinate different services better and to help customers find effective services.
Originally, the local government pilots were scheduled to end on 30 June 2023. The local government pilots on employment will be extended until the permanent transfer of services to municipalities.
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