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 organizing the Taitaja2025 semifinals
The goal is to have semifinals organized widely across different educational institutions throughout Finland. The application deadline is May 7, 2024.
2.4.2024
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Additional Reinforcements at Skills Finland
Juho Viitanen started earlier this year as a part-time Special Needs Advisor. Samuil Uzunov will be completing his civilian service at Skills Finland for this year. Sari Mäenpää will continue in her role as the Competition Manager.
28.3.2024
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The EU invited young top talent to Brussels – "Once in a lifetime experience”
Two Finnish gold medallists, Saga Naumanen and Linn Ahlskog, were invited to the Meet the Champions of Excellence event by the Commission.
29.2.2024
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Finnish National Team begins training for the WorldSkills 2024 Competition – “A learning journey for honing my professional skills”
The Finnish National Team has begun training for the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Competition. The first National Team Camp focused on the team's competitive spirit and mental preparation.
9.2.2024
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Finland selected to host the International Abilympics 2027 competition
The International Abilympics competition for people with special needs will be held at Messukeskus, Helsinki in May 2027. The unique major event will be organised concurrently with the Taitaja2027 event.
17.10.2023
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Finland among top three in six skills categories in EuroSkills competition
The Finnish team won an amazing number of medals in EuroSkills Gdańsk 2023 competition that ended today: one gold, three silvers and two bronzes. The team also received awards for higher-than-average score in nine skills categories.
10.9.2023
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National Skills Competition Taitaja2023 in Espoo 8-11 May 2023
The National Skills Competition Taitaja will take place in the Tapiola Sports Park in Espoo 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.
26.4.2023
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Historic victory for Finland at the Abilympics Competition
The international Abilympics vocational skills competition finished on Saturday with the presentation of medals at the closing ceremony. The Finnish National Team did well in the competition, earning one gold medal and four silver medals. These are the first medals that Finland has won in the Abilympics.
27.3.2023
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