

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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3.3.2025Linda 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.