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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Skills Finland participates in the European TESS project to develop data sharing in vocational education and training
Skills Finland is taking part in the international TESS – Trusted European Scholar Data Space project. The project aims to make it easier for European countries to collect, share and use educational data.
15.10.2026
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Neea Kerttula wins WorldSkills gold medal – a supportive coaching team behind the success
Neea Kerttula won the world championship for young skilled professionals in the Retail Sales category at the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 competition. Behind the gold medal were hundreds of hours of dedicated training and the support of a committed coaching team.
5.10.2026
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We are looking for Team Leaders for EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027
Team Leaders will guide Team Finland's Competitors through training camps and the competition journey. The application deadline is October 30, 2026.
5.10.2026
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Finland wins gold at the World Championships
The WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 competition concluded on Sunday evening, September 27, in Shanghai, China. Team Finland earned one gold medal and eight Medals for Excellence.
27.9.2026
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Seven young people, seven different paths to a profession – Amispäiväkirjat premieres on 4 October 2026
What is it like to study for a profession that few people know much about? Where did the spark for a chosen career come from? What expectations do young people have as they enter working life? The eight-part television series Amispäiväkirjat, premiering on Nelonen channels on 4 October, offers unique glimpses into the lives of young people studying for a wide variety of professions.
22.9.2026
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Finland's national skills team competes among the world's best
Finland's national skills team will participate in the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 competition, taking place in China from 22 to 27 September 2026. The competition plays a significant role in promoting excellence in vocational skills on an international level.
17.9.2026
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Your best practice could inspire others at Skills Games 2027
A successful method, an inclusive solution or a new way of working can have an impact far beyond one classroom, workplace or organisation. Now is your opportunity to share what works.
16.9.2026
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What will the medal for the upcoming Abilympics competition look like? Take part in the design idea competition!
Abilympics Helsinki 2027, the World Championship for skilled professionals with disabilities, will be held on 10–13 May 2027 in Helsinki. Now you have the chance to design the competition's official medal – the one that will hang around the necks of top vocational talent!
4.9.2026
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Taitaja rules were revised in 2026 – what changed?
The rules of the Taitaja competition were revised in August 2026. While the core purpose of the competition remains unchanged, namely promoting excellence in vocational skills, several clarifications and structural changes were introduced to support the planning, implementation, and consistent assessment of the competition.
2.9.2026
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