Laureamko is looking for a Laurea student candidate for the SAMOK Board! Want to make a difference for a better student life? Are you interested in what the Parliament and the Government decide about education and social security for students? Would you dare to lobby a politician?
The Board of the National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (SAMOK) will be elected for 2026 at the General Assembly 30.10. – 31.10.2025 in Seinäjoki. Prior to the meeting, an on-site candidates’ panel will be held on 29.10.2025, which candidates are encouraged to attend. Laureamko wants the Laurean voice to be heard on the board of our roofing association and therefore we are looking for a candidate for SAMOK.
Activities of SAMOK
SAMOK’s Board consists of a Chairperson, 1-2 Vice-Chairpersons (1 vice-chairperson for the past eight years) and a minimum of two and a maximum of seven other members. This means that a total of 4-10 people are elected to the Board. The term of office of the Board will start on 1 January 2026 and end on 31 December 2026.
The primary task of the SAMOK Board is to implement the Union’s action plan and strategy. Working on the board involves lobbying, i.e. meeting and influencing various representatives, such as members of parliament, their assistants, political parties, labour market organisations and civil servants, for the benefit of students at universities of applied sciences. SAMOK mainly uses Finnish, but also works in Swedish and English. The board members are expected to familiarise themselves with the background materials, follow the current debate and communicate SAMOK’s activities. They will be supported by SAMOK staff.
How to apply as a candidate?
The application period is open from 22 April to 27 May 2025 and Laureamko will elect its candidate to the SAMOK Board of Directors at the Representative Council meeting on 27 May 2025. The student union will brief the selected candidate and provide campaign support.
We expect the successful candidate to:
- To be studying at Laurea at the time of application
- Being committed to campaigning before the SAMOK General Assembly
- Be able to work in Finnish
- Familiarity with SAMOK’s activities
We hope that the person selected will:
- Commitment to Laureamko’s values and political programme
- An interest in student advocacy
- Knowledge and experience of lobbying
- Membership of Laureamko
- Knowledge of student union activities
If you are interested in becoming a candidate, please send your application to the Presidency of the Council Emilia Ahokas and Sanna Ilves at [email protected] by 27.5.2025 The Council will select the candidate at its meeting on 27.5.2025.Applicants will be given time to introduce themselves at the Council meeting. Please be prepared to answer a few questions posed by the Council of Representatives.