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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Application for Competitors and Continued Application for Experts for EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027
We are now assembling the Finnish national skills team for the European Championships of vocational skills. The competitor selection competitions will be held between May and September 2026. The application for experts will continue in some skills until 25 May.
22.4.2026
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The national skills team represents Finland in World Championship in vocational skills
Team Finland consists of 18 top professionals in their fields. They will face other international experts this autumn in China at the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 competition.
13.4.2026
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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?
23.3.2026
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The Skills Ambassador helps build pathways to excellence – book a visit to your educational institution
The Skills Ambassador brings expertise from skills competitions directly to educational institutions and helps create effective ways to support both teachers’ professional competence and students’ pathways to excellence. Spring visit dates are now available for booking.
24.2.2026
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Greetings from the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Competition Preparation Week
WorldSkills Shanghai will take place on 22–27 September 2026 in China. Finland will send its national team to the WorldSkills Competition. Last week, our skills experts participated in the Preparation Week to support the development of competition arrangements in Shanghai.
12.2.2026
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Taitaja2026 finalists announced
The finalists of Taitaja2026, the Finnish National Skills Competition, were announced on Thursday, 12 February. A total of 400 vocational students have earned their place in the finals through the semifinals held at the end of January. Taitaja2026 offers the finalists a direct pathway to further studies at universities of applied sciences. A list of the finalists is attached.
12.2.2026
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Blog summary from January
The Skills Finland blog regularly publishes articles from our competition network. Early this year, Hannu Koivula, Anu Kilkku ja Aapo Paunonen shared their insights. Read the blogs below.
5.2.2026
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Call for competitors for Finland’s Abilympics national team
Educational institutions can nominate competitors for the Abilympics 2027 event from January 2 to March 30. The goal is to have a Finnish competitor in every skill category.
4.2.2026
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Amispäiväkirjat TV series received an award
The Amispäiväkirjat series, which follows the lives of young people studying in vocational education, received an honourable mention from the Trade Union of Education in Finland (OAJ).
30.1.2026
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PRESS RELEASE: The Finnish national skills competition semi-finals will take place on 26–30 January 2026
Around 60 vocational institutions across Finland will take part in organising the semi-finals. The media is welcome to follow the work of the Taitaja2026 semi-final competitors.
22.1.2026