UPM to implement From Job to Job program at Myllykoski
The program, which is to be implemented in co-operation with the authorities and partner companies, includes active measures that promote employment and re-training, such as: 1.5 million Euros will be invested in training, focusing on re-employment; Those losing their jobs will be encouraged to become entrepreneurs and will be offered a business start-up allowance. A total of one million Euros will be set aside for this purpose; People who move to a new location for their new job will receive a moving allowance and their moving costs will be reimbursed; UPM will provide support for temporary housing and travel due to relocation for a new job; UPM's re-employment obligation will be extended from the statutory nine months to 15 months.UPM, the Ministry of Employment and Kouvola municipality are looking for a new industrial player to occupy the Myllykoski mill site. Fields being looked into include bioenergy and the chemicals industry.UPM will not establish a new business park in Myllykoski, but will continue to develop the nearby Voikkaa Business Park by actively seeking new businesses for the area.UPM will also establish a business incubator in the Voikkaa Business Park in collaboration with Kouvola Innovation Oy.Myllykoski paper mill produces coated and uncoated magazine paper. The total production capacity of the mill's three productions lines is 600,000 tons. The mill, situated in Myllykoski, Kouvola in the Kymenlaakso region, employs 371 people. The mill was established in 1892. /AA