Jesse – on the path for professional growth

Jesse completed his university of applied sciences internship with the IT team at Ouneva Group. He’s studying to become an IT business professional at Karelia University of Applied Sciences. After the internship, all that remains is his thesis, which Jesse has already been working on alongside his internship.

Jesse has been studying remotely from Kuopio. He’s enjoyed his time in Joensuu during the internship and says he’s looking forward to returning to Kuopio. His studies have gone well, and Jesse shares that he hasn’t regretted his decision to change careers for a single day. Previously, he worked in the manufacturing industry at a plastics company, so industrial environments are familiar to him.

The internship at Ouneva Group was Jesse’s first job in the IT field. His role was clearly defined: during the internship, Jesse was responsible for updating the devices used by Ouneva Group’s office staff and he supported the IT Service Desk. Jesse says he’s been happy with the freedom he’s had to carry out his tasks independently, and he’s appreciated the encouragement to be self-directed. Over the summer, his responsibilities expanded to include working with production equipment, where he’s had the chance to solve different kinds of challenges and take on more responsibility. Overall, the internship went well, and Jesse says he learned something new every day. The IT team is a great group. Jesse’s goal is to grow into an IT professional, and the team around him has helped him become more independent while offering daily support.

A strong IT team is essential in industrial environments. Jesse points out that many students in the field might not be aware of the career opportunities offered by companies like Ouneva Group. That’s why we work closely with local educational institutions through internships and projects. For example, Jesse found his internship through our school collaboration.

Jesse recommends Ouneva Group as an internship place for other IT students as well. According to him, at OG you truly get to tackle IT-related challenges every day—you’re not just watching from the sidelines as an intern. The coworkers are skilled and helpful, so the support you need is always close by!