Blogs
The blogs share good practices related to the training and competitions, and introduce some of the professionals working in our Skills network.
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Skills competitions develop important skills for working life
Board member of Skills Finland Maiju Korhonen writes about the important connection between working life and skills competitions.
1.9.2025
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From the shores of lake Saimaa towards the stars – a journey into the heart of excellence
When passion, motivation and love for a skill come together, something unique can emerge. The Skills Person of the Year, Markku Vengasaho, opens up in his blog about his own journey into the world of the Taitaja competition – and tells how Pastry Saimaa, rooted in Lappeenranta, has grown into an international centre of excellence.
13.8.2025
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At the Skills Games, the quality of vocational education and training is enhanced through peer learning
Maria Ekroth, Managing Director of Skills Finland, provides an overview of the preparations for the major event in 2027.
28.5.2025
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Taitaja2025 Turku – Towards the future with vocational skills
Competition Manager Petri Hörkkö warmly welcomes everyone to the major vocational education and training event in Turku from 5 to 8 May 2025. The project, which has lasted two years, has been a major joint effort across the entire Southwest Finland region.
28.4.2025
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Towards a better world through WorldSkills occupational standards
Teija Ripattila, Chief Training Manager at Skills Finland, reflects in her blog on the benefits of WorldSkills occupational standards.
17.4.2025
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A digital training platform to support vocational skills competition training
Margit Tennosaar, expert in Web Technologies developed a concept during her studies for a platform that can be utilised in the training of any competition skill.
7.3.2025
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Participating in Taitaja is a shared effort for the entire institution
Saimaa Vocational College received the 2024 Taitaja Tsemppari Award. The organisation’s Taitaja Coordinator, Kati Minkkinen, explains how participating in skills competitions is organised at their institution.
24.1.2025
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Ville-Pekka Arasmo's journey from Competitor to Team Leader
Ville-Pekka Arasmo's inspiring journey spans from being a competitor to leading the Finnish national skills team. Alongside his full-time job at a vocational institute, he operates his own company, sharing his expertise with clients and students alike.
7.1.2025
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The Year 2024 Has Been Busy and Successful
Skills Finland’s Chairperson Marja Vartiainen Reflects on the Year 2024.
10.12.2024
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Well-being week teams up with skills competitions
Week 40 is traditionally a week dedicated to promoting well-being (Hyvivointivirtaa week) organised by Saku ry. Many vocational education institutions have combined their Skills competition with the themed week. So there is plenty to do and see for everyone.
12.10.2024