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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Over 1800 vocational students compete in Taitaja2025 semifinals
The Finnish national skills competition Taitaja's semifinal week will be held from January 27 to 31, 2025, across Finland. There are over 1800 semifinalists.
28.1.2025
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Top Performers Featured in an Informational Clip
This week, an informational clip produced by Skills Finland is being shown on the YLE1 channel, featuring three exceptional students who chose vocational education.
27.1.2025
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Skills Finland Board 2025
At its first meeting of the year, the Skills Finland Board elected a Vice Chair and the Working Committee. Additionally, a committee was appointed to prepare rule amendments and an awards committee was established.
24.1.2025
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Competition Directors Selected for the 2027 Abilympics and Taitaja Competitions
Preparations for the 2027 major event are progressing. The competition directors and the core team will begin their work in the spring of 2025.
15.1.2025
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Aapo Paunonen joins WorldSkills Champions Trust
For the first time, a Finnish Champion has been selected for the WorldSkills Champions Trust.
15.1.2025
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We are participating in the Vocational Skills Block at Educa
Nine vocational institutions, Skills Finland, and OAJ’s vocational teachers will be present at the Vocational Skills Block in Educa. The block features its own Osaava stage, where visitors can learn about success stories in vocational education and training.
15.1.2025
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Materials for Career Guidance – Well-known presenter Aron Syrjä Explores Vocational Education
A 20-minute video and accompanying tasks, designed for use in career guidance classes, encourage lower secondary school students to consider their vocational paths.
10.1.2025
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Toivo and Inka Continued from Vocational School to Higher Education: "In Practical Work, I’m Ahead of Others"
A vocational qualification provides an opportunity to continue studies at a higher level. Practical Nurse Inka Myyryläinen and Laboratory Technician Toivo Särkkinen have both completed a vocational qualification and directly pursued higher education at a university of applied sciences. Both have also excelled in skills competitions.
5.12.2024
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Development of WorldSkills Occupational Standards Continues
The tasks and requirements in WorldSkills competitions are based on collaboratively defined WorldSkills Occupational Standards (WSOS). Finland plays a strong role in their development.
5.12.2024