Jussi Kastepohja

Jussi Kastepohja

Administrative Secretary

Followers of Jussi Kastepohja529 followers
location of Jussi KastepohjaHelsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Connect with Jussi Kastepohja to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Jussi Kastepohja to Send Message

Connect
  • Timeline

  • About me

    Political affairs | Millennial leadership | MSocSc | VTM | Circular economy & sustainability🌲China researcher

  • Education

    • Renmin University of China

      2015 - 2015
      International Summer School of Renmin University of China Sociology, EU-politics, climate change

      Hanban (Headquarters of Confucius Institutes) scholarship holder for the RUC International Summer School

    • National Central University

      2019 - 2020
      Chinese Studies, Transnational studies 3 (Good), 4 (Very good)

      Activities and Societies: Completed a semi-intensive language course on NCU in traditional Chinese language (Intermediate level, ECTS 16 credits, score 3). I also studied sociology in Transpacific Studies (ECTS 6 credits, score 4). I got a chance to study traditional Chinese with a multinational student group and efficient teachers, which I found very inspiring and helpful in understanding the Chinese language and cultural history. My studies included speaking and daily-life practices, Chinese grammar and writing of traditional Chinese characters.I studied sociology in Transpacific Studies that concentrated on the intertwined history and current day politics between USA and Asia. These studies also included… Show more I got a chance to study traditional Chinese with a multinational student group and efficient teachers, which I found very inspiring and helpful in understanding the Chinese language and cultural history. My studies included speaking and daily-life practices, Chinese grammar and writing of traditional Chinese characters.I studied sociology in Transpacific Studies that concentrated on the intertwined history and current day politics between USA and Asia. These studies also included teaching about gender issues, equality and global (work-related) migration within its curriculum. Show less

    • University of Eastern Finland

      2014 - 2017
      Bachelor of Arts - BA SOCIAL SCIENCES
    • Turun yliopisto - University of Turku

      2017 - 2020
      Master's degree East Asian Studies Very good (4)

      Activities and Societies: Student association Taotao Ry- Contact person and developer in educational and social issues. Pro Gradu Thesis: The Effect of China's Political Reforms on Taiwanese Third Sector. Qualitative Study of Religion Affiliated Taiwanese NGOs: Border-crossing Civil Society across the Taiwan Strait

  • Experience

    • Kiponniemen Toimintakeskus

      Jul 2010 - Aug 2010
      Administrative Secretary

      Summer job; Office work, organizing events and managing reservations via phone, email and direct customer service. Additional responsibilities included sustaining monthly accountancy.

    • Opteam

      Jun 2011 - Dec 2011
      Salesperson

      Summer & seasonal job; Customer service.

    • Opteam

      Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
      Salesperson

      Summer job; Customer service.

    • Social Welfare

      Jan 2013 - Aug 2014
      Assistant

      Working in different positions in social welfare sector - at the local youth centre, personal assistant jobs.

    • Puolustusvoimat - Försvarsmakten - Finnish Defence Forces

      Apr 2019 - Jun 2019
      Intern of the Defence Attaché

      Political research, office work, translations at the Defence Attaché's office. EU elections official at the Embassy. Content production on social media publications.

    • Jyväskylän Katulähetys ry

      Dec 2020 - Nov 2023
      Executive Director (Operative CEO)

      ✅ Producing social services for city of Jyväskylä and the wellbeing county of Central Finland (HYVAKS)✅ Accommodation, rehab and training for people with alcohol and drug problems (Aikuissosiaalityö)✅ Training for the unemployed and youth, work life skills for prisoners (Työvoimatoimisto, RISE)✅ 100+ employees and trainees✅ Operative and strategic leadership and management, leading the process of organizational change ✅ Future development of supportive working life training and rehabilitative social services✅ Future development of digitalization adaptation and circular economy processes Show less

    • Sininauhaliitto

      Apr 2021 - Apr 2023
      Board Member

      100+ member organization's union with specialized know-how on issues of social exclusion and societal marginalization processes.

    • Embassy of Finland in Singapore

      Sept 2021 - Mar 2022
      Management Trainee

      Political research, office work, social media. (Leave of absence from CEO job)

    • Puolustusvoimat - Försvarsmakten - Finnish Defence Forces

      Oct 2022 - now
      Language Assistant
    • Parliament of Finland - Eduskunta

      Sept 2023 - now
      Parliamentary Assistant
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Circular Economy Knowledge Badge

      POLKU 2.0 -hanke
      Jun 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi HSK3

      Hanban
      Jul 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Sininauhaliitto on Apr 2021
      SininauhaliittoAssociated with Jussi Kastepohja
    • Interpreter

      Issued by Hopeseurakunta – Hope Church Turku on Jul 2017
      Hopeseurakunta – Hope Church TurkuAssociated with Jussi Kastepohja
    • Student Union Representative

      Issued by Centre for East Asian Studies on Sept 2017
      Centre for East Asian StudiesAssociated with Jussi Kastepohja
    • Team Leader, Interpreter

      Issued by Joensuun Vapaaseurakunta on Sept 2013
      Joensuun VapaaseurakuntaAssociated with Jussi Kastepohja
    • Community Volunteer

      Issued by Jyväskylän Vapaaseurakunta on Sept 2007
      Jyväskylän VapaaseurakuntaAssociated with Jussi Kastepohja