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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Teija Ripattila is standing for the Board of WorldSkills International
Teija Ripattila, Chief Training Manager of Skills Finland, is a candidate for WorldSkills International (WSI) Board. The member countries of the association will vote on the new composition of the Board at the WSI General Assembly in France on 9 September 2024.
27.8.2024
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France hosts another exciting event in September – "The goal is to learn, grow and win gold"
In addition to the Olympics and Paralympics, France will also host a third major international event this year. WorldSkills, the world championships in vocational skills, will bring 1,500 young professionals from around the world to Lyon. A team of 22 competitors from Finland will take part.
16.8.2024
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Call for applications for a Finnish Expert in Health and Social Care for the EuroSkills Herning 2025 Competition
A call for applications for Finnish Experts for the EuroSkills Herning 2025 Competition took place in spring 2024. We are now launching a call for applications in the skill of Health and Social Care, as the Chief Expert previously nominated for the skill is now unable to take part in the Competition. The application period ends on 23 August 2024.
9.8.2024
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Seeking solutions to the skills shortage at SuomiAreena
Skills Finland and AMKE are jointly organizing a discussion event titled "Seeking Solutions to the Skills Shortage – Vocational Dreams vs. Reality." The event will take place at Porin SuomiAreena on the City Hall stage on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM.
17.6.2024
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Brahe Education Centre is the Skills Actor of the Year
Skills Finland's awards committee chose Brahe Education Centre as the Skills Actor of the Year, which has shown that even small education providers can actively develop competition activities.
14.6.2024
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Taitaja awards encourage entrepreneurship, sustainable development, occupational safety and well-being at work
At the Taitaja2024 event, Fashion Technology, Horse Care and Cleaning Services received challenge awards for common themes.
3.6.2024
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PRESS RELEASE: Finland's top skilled professionals awarded at Taitaja Competition
The Finnish National Championships in vocational skills have been awarded today. Max Miettunen, the winner of the property management category, was named the overall best competitor, Taitajien Taitaja.
23.5.2024
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PRESS RELEASE: Taitaja2024 event opens today
Nearly two years of work will be unveiled and experienced at the opening ceremony of the Taitaja2024 competition on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 2 PM at Olvi Arena in Kuopio. Taitaja2024 offers side events: at the event market, you can explore partners' activities, and seminars will feature topical discussions.
20.5.2024
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National Skills Competition Taitaja2024 in Kuopio 20-23 May 2024
The National Skills Competition Taitaja will take place in the Kuopio Hall and Savo Vocational College (Savilahti Campus) this May. The event is open to everyone and free of charge. We invite everyone interested in vocational education and training to come and explore the competition and Finnish VET education.
14.5.2024