News and press releases
On this page, we provide information on topical issues. We also publish key press releases as news. All our media releases can be found in STT's newsroom (in Finnish).
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Finland to host WorldSkills Europe General Assembly 2026
WorldSkills Europe Members voted unanimously in favour of Finland’s bid.
10.9.2025
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Abilympics 2027 to be held in Finland – Follow on social media and explore the website
For the first time ever, the World Championships for vocational professionals with special needs will be held in Finland. The competition will take place as part of the major Skills Games event at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre (Messukeskus) from 10 to 13 May 2027.
4.9.2025
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Team Finland aims for success at the European Championships EuroSkills – “A first step toward something even greater”
Finland’s national skills team will participate in the EuroSkills Herning 2025 competition held in Denmark this September. These competitions play a significant role in promoting excellence in vocational education and training.
26.8.2025
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Karoliina Koskinen is the 'Best of Taitaja' 2025 – “Working with animals is just so cool”
Karoliina Koskinen from Livia College, the Best of Taitaja (Taitajien Taitaja) 2025, wants to encourage everyone to take part in competitions and challenge themselves. Watch the video too!
8.8.2025
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Amispäiväkirjat TV series continues
The second season of Amipäiväkirjat (VET student Diaries) will begin in September on Liv and Nelonen.
2.6.2025
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Finland's Competitor selection for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
Finland is now assembling its national team for the WorldSkills Competition, the global championship of vocational skills. The selection competitions for each skill category will be held by the end of September.
20.5.2025
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Awards for cross-cutting themes in the Taitaja2025 competition
Each year, the Taitaja competition rewards skill categories that best incorporate the cross-cutting themes: sustainable development, entrepreneurship, and occupational wellbeing and safety.
14.5.2025
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PRESS RELEASE: Taitaja2025 Turku celebrates young top professionals – Patron of the event is the President of the Republic of Finland
The Taitaja2025 event will take place in Turku from 5 to 8 May 2025. This major public event, free of charge, invites everyone to discover the future’s young professionals and the future of vocational education and training.
29.4.2025
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Taitaja2025 in Turku 5-8 May 2025
The major event for vocational education welcomes everyone to Turku. The event will feature the Finnish National Skills Competition, interesting seminars, engaging side activities, the Taitaja9 final, and much more.
28.4.2025
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Nomination of the Skills Actor of the Year
Our Skills network is full of the most dedicated professionals. But is there someone who, in your opinion, stands out exceptionally?
17.3.2025