Help and support
We gathered together the support services of different operators in the Äänekoski area. Here you will find help for a sudden crisis situation as well as instructions on how to make permanent changes to your lifestyle.
News / Welfare and support
The city of Äänekoski is doing everything it can to cope with the drastic change in the area's business life
The dark news from Äänekoski continued today, October 11.10.2024, 100, when Valtra and ACGO announced that they would start change negotiations concerning the persons covered by the collective agreement of white-collar workers and senior white-collar workers in the technology industry. The negotiations concern a total of 60 jobs in Finland. At the Suolahti factory, the reduction applies to approximately 1 white-collar jobs. Valtra employs a total of approximately 300 people at the Suolahti tractor factory. The reason for the change negotiations is the change in the market and the company's new operating methods. We are extremely worried about the jobs and future of our residents if the layoffs come true.
A new children's traffic park was opened on Konginkanga
A new children's traffic park has been completed in Konginkanga. In the traffic park, children can practice traffic behavior with their own means of transport. There's still time to ride before the snow!
The city of Äänekoski is worried about the future of the employees of the Suolahti plywood factory
Metsä Wood, a member of Metsä Group, announced today, October 10.10.2024, 370, that it plans to close the Äänekoski plywood mills in Suolahti and XNUMX jobs are at risk. Metsä Wood's termination plans are based on the slump in construction and low profitability caused by depleted wood imports from Russia.
Participate and make an impact
Influence things in Äänekoski! In addition to general elections, residents of the municipality, associations and foundations operating in the municipality, as well as those who own or control immovable property in the municipality, have the right to take initiatives in matters concerning the operation of the municipality.
Road safety
The city of Äänekoski strives to promote traffic safety in all its activities. We carry out traffic safety work, e.g. in teaching and education, urban structure services, youth and sports services, and communication.
Nepsy corner
All Äänekoski libraries have their own nepsy shelf, where you can find books related to the topic and information about nepsy matters.
Teaching well-being skills
Äänekoski all 1.-9. the classes use a well-being skills curriculum called Good growth, which provides the structures and foundations for how schools can systematically and consistently strengthen the well-being of children and young people. At the same time, the marginalization of young people can be prevented. A large part of the materials of the well-being skills curriculum can also be used in early childhood education and pre-school education.
Event calendar
Let Äänekoski's cultural offering surprise you with its versatility. See what's happening next near you!