Yesterday, the Finnish OBCD project members visited Tampereen Sarka, an interesting and diverse social enterprise in Tampere Finland. Tampereen Sarka is a social enterprise owned by the City of Tampere, and their operations are visible all across the city. For example, Sarka is responsible for operating Tampere City Bikes and also provides customer service for the bike users. Sarka also takes care of maintenance, and construction work all around the city and also offers career coaching and staffing services. Their motto is: Everyone has the right to work: work is an essential part of a person’s identity, well-being, and inclusion in society.
Tampereen Sarka promotes work inclusion and meaningful employment by connecting job opportunities with the right people. Sarka is also one of the members of Finnish OBCD ecosystem.
Thank you for the warm reception and insightful discussions on a sunny summer day. Representatives from Helsinki Business College Oy, Silta-Valmennusyhdistys ry, Valo-Valmennusyhdistys ry, the YYO Competence Center for Social Enterprises, and Tampereen Sarka took part in the discussions. If you’re ever in Tampere, we highly recommend visiting Tampereen Sarka to see their operations in action.
Let’s continue to work together and support social enterprises that promote positive change in society!
