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Welcome to YKA!

Social Science Professionals (Yhteiskunta-alan korkeakoulutetut ry or YKA for short) is a labour market organisation for employees, graduates and students in public or private sector or NGOs. The association safeguards its members’ professional, financial, educational and social interests on the labour market. The association also aims to promote appreciation for the professions represented by its members and the professional identity of its members.

It is always worth being a YKA member – whether it is for the lobbying, the personal guidance, the career wellbeing or the professional identity. Another benefit of your membership is that you don’t need to know all the ins and outs of working life. Here at YKA’s office we have just over a dozen experts in the field offering support and advice – all you need to do is get in touch.

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“Giving up is never an option for me,” says Linda Konate firmly. Konate (MA) is Country Director for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Finland and Social Scientist of the Year 2025.

Action is always an option

3.3.2025

Linda Konate (MA) is Country Director for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Finland and Social Scientist of the Year 2025. She has nearly 20 years of experience in humanitarian aid.

Courses and events

You can find the English course catalog here.

Notice that enrollments to Career Boost online peer group start on April 1 st at 8 am!

Membership benefits

Safeguarding of interests – working towards improving members’ salaries and terms of employment

Employment relationship advice from lawyers and experts

Career services

Versatile insurance policies

Earnings-related unemployment allowance

Training and events

Research findings on the labour market

Publications

Travel and holiday benefits

Do you have any questions?

Don’t hesitate to contact us! Please call 010 231 0350 or send us an email (jasenasiat@yka.fi) for more information.
If you need legal advice, please contact our lawyers juristit@yka.fi.