Key partners
City of Kerava
Kerava is a city of about 38,000 residents in Central Uusimaa.

Collaboration with Laurea
The practical partnership between Laurea and the City of Kerava began during autumn 2023. Cooperation includes, among other things, studies and introducing the city’s internship opportunities to students from different fields.
- Students innovated themed routes for Kerava’s New Era Building festival URFi.
- During spring 2025, Laurea students organized monthly AI meetups for municipal employees, where practical AI use was taught.
“The key partnership provides the city with new opportunities to develop its operations.”
Kirsi Rontu, Mayor, City of Kerava
The City of Kerava as an organization
The City of Kerava employs about 1,400 professionals. In Kerava, activities and actions are guided not only by the city strategy but also by the values: courage, humanity and inclusion.
For more information, contact
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Ilkka Kurkela
Director
ilkka.kurkela@laurea.fi
+358 40 651 4689
