Work try-out

Kela offers vocational rehabilitation in the form of a work try-out. A work try-out may be right for you if you want to make sure that your chosen profession suits your health, functional capacity and overall situation. Work try-outs are aimed at working-age young people and adults.

Also check out the job coaching offered by Kela.

What is the aim of a work try-out?

The aim of a work try-out is for you to find a suitable occupation or field of study and to try it out in a workplace to make sure that it suits you. A work try-out is a personalised service and you will have a personal coach to support you.

What happens during a work try-out?

During the work try-out, you and your coach will draw up a vocational plan for you to help guide you towards your goals. Your vocational plan will also take into account the services you need, for example TE Services or healthcare services. During your meetings with your coach, you will make plans for carrying out the work try-out and find you a suitable workplace for it.

How long is the work try-out?

The work try-out consists of at most 15 meetings with your coach. The work try-out in the workplace consists of no more than 45 days of rehabilitation. As a whole, the work try-out will be carried out from start to finish within 5 months.

How can I participate in a work try-out?

If you want to participate in a work try-out, you need to apply for vocational rehabilitation from Kela. You can use Kela's service provider search (available in Finnish and Swedish) to find a rehabilitation service provider, or we can help you find a suitable service provider for your rehabilitation.