🚀 Turn Your Ideas into Reality – Join Rural Entrepreneurship Training!
Do you have a great idea but aren’t sure how to turn it into a business? Are you looking for a career path that’s creative, meaningful, and rooted in your community? This autumn, the Enhanced Employment Opportunities in Rural Areas project is launching the second round of its international entrepreneurship training – and it could be your chance to make it happen!
Whether you dream of starting a nature‑based tourism service, opening a small café, launching an IT solution, or turning your hobby into a source of income, this program will give you the skills, confidence, and network to get started.
🌿 What’s in it for you?
- 80 hours of training led by experts from Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Sweden, and Ã…land
- Inspiring guest speakers – successful entrepreneurs who have built businesses around their passions
- Practical tools to develop and test your business idea
- Mentoring support from experienced business coaches
- Local and international networking with other young entrepreneurs and changemakers
- Travel opportunities – join cross‑border study programs to meet real businesses, from creative hubs to eco‑tourism ventures
🧠Why join?
- You’ll learn how to turn your skills and interests into a real business
- You’ll meet like‑minded people and potential partners
- You’ll build confidence to start something of your own
- You’ll make a positive impact on your community and environment
💡 Who can join?
We welcome rural residents aged 18-25 and 50+ who want to explore self‑employment and new opportunities. No prior business experience is needed, just curiosity and motivation!
📢 Don’t miss out!
Spots are limited, and the journey begins this autumn. By the end of the program, you’ll have a developed business idea, a strong support network, and the confidence to take your next steps.
👉 Interested? Get in touch with the project coordinator of your region:
Ã…land, Finland: agneta.wackstrom@skargarden.ax
Gauja National Park, Latvia: kristine@entergauja.com
Kymenlaakso, Finland: marjo.tolvanen@sepra.fi
Lahemaa National Park, Estonia: kadri.otsiver@gmail.com
Soomaa National Park, Estonia: aivar.ruukel@gmail.com
Söderhamn, Sweden: per-olov.persson@soderhamn.se
Register here:
https://forms.gle/DbiThpCtL5WMnqbK6
Discover the stories of our graduates here: https://www.youtube.com/@VisitLahemaa
