What is Skilla?
Skilla ry is the only professional association for support service specialists and assistants in Finland.
As a member of Skilla, you get...
Answers
For all questions about working life, internships or summer jobs.
Personal help and advice
For questions related to job search, salary and working conditions, as well as practical matters — even ask your employment contract to be checked by a lawyer before signing, so that you do not become more than promised.
Trainings and events
That add value to both your professional and personal development or are otherwise just refreshing and wonderful.
Network
Through us, you will meet alumni and those who have been in the industry for a long time, from whom you will receive valuable tips on hidden jobs as well as industry practices and tacit knowledge.
Insurance and purchase benefits
The membership includes discounts on insurance, Member+ benefits, discounts on loans and much more.
Lobbying
We know what the everyday life of support service specialists, assistants and secretaries is like, and we monitor your interests in society and at the conference tables.
Student Membership
Degree students registered as present are eligible for both memberships.
Both memberships include monetary membership benefits for the Skila and Akava Specialties.
Student Pro Membership
Membership fee: €90/year
Pro membership is for students who fall Unemployment Fund for Specially Trained Persons.
Paying
You can pay the membership fee: in one instalment (€90), or in four interest-free instalments of €22.50 every three months
Unemployment Security
As a PRO member, you belong to the unemployment fund, in which case you can be eligible earnings-related unemployment allowance, which is greater than Kela's basic daily allowance.
To receive earnings-related daily allowance, you must:
- be part of the unemployment fund
- meet the condition of employment
- pay your membership fee
Also lThe minimum number of work hours during the studies will add to the working condition.
Be sure to update your employer information Akavan in the online services of Specialized Areas.
Student Basic Membership
Membership fee: €10/year
Basic membership is for students, who are not included in their unemployment fund.
Membership Fee Paid once a year.
Unemployment Security
To the Basic membership does not include unemployment benefits.
If you face unemployment, you can get earnings-related unemployment allowance only whenif you belong to the unemployment fund. Therefore, it is worth joining the treasury as soon as you start working during your studies.
Membership is worth
Federation membership can seem abstract. Here are some concrete reasons why membership is worth it during college!
Employment advice
No matter how awesome the job is, sometimes problems can come. When you ponder any detail of the employment relationship or you are not sure if everything has gone according to the letter of the law, you will get the right answer from the union lawyers with more certainty than from Jodel.
Salary advice
Our salary recommendation is helpful when you are applying for a new job or internship or negotiating a salary increase. When you know the general salary level in the industry, you know what to ask for.
Unemployment Security
We mediate jobs in the administration sector, train on job search and other current topics, and also provide personal career advice. If you are a Student Pro member (or join the unemployment fund after graduation), you may be eligible for earnings-related unemployment benefit, which is higher than the basic daily allowance.
Colleague network and recreational events
At our events, you will meet old school friends as well as those who have been in the field for a long time — and they may have some valuable tips for you. On top of that, you'll get to refresh yourself at our wonderful events and discover great new hotels and restaurants as well as other businesses.
Insurance, banking and other member benefits
The membership includes passenger and leisure accident insurance, as well as discounts on other insurance policies. In addition, you can use the Member+ service, which offers wonderful hotel deals and discounts from various shops and other nice things. And that's not all! Danske Bank offers members benefits from banking services and mortgages.
Family and inheritance legal advice
Akavan's very own membership service for Special Industries, which you can't find in other federations! Here you can get help with, for example, a prenuptial agreement or inheritance — or if you need a lawyer's opinion to decide who gets a common pet after a divorce (true story).
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Interested in becoming a member of Skilla?
Skilla ry is the only trade association in Finland that provides tailor-made support service specialists and acts as their trustee. Since 2024, the membership has grown from assistants to other professionals working in diverse tasks in office work and support services in various industries.
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