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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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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Promoting the world’s best professional competence for 30 years
Skills Finland will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. We will celebrate the milestone on our channels and in our events throughout the year.
2.2.2023
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Survey on the image of upper secondary education 2022
The survey on the image of upper-secondary education reveals that there is still room for improvement when it comes to the image of vocational education and training.
23.1.2023
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Six Medallion for Excellences for Team Finland
Team Finland took part in the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition this autumn.
1.12.2022
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A warm thank you from the WorldSkills Helsinki Team
The WorldSkills Competition in Helsinki was a success made possible by a solid network of multiple operators in vocational education and training.
3.11.2022
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RELEASE: World championship in professional skills will take place in Helsinki in October
The WorldSkills Championships, held between October 20 and October 23, are a unique opportunity to get to know the world's top professionals. The event is free for the audience and will take place at the Messukeskus fair centre in connection with the I love me expo.
6.10.2022
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Finland’s top professionals awarded in Taitaja, the national skills competition of Finland
The Finnish championship medals for youths’ vocational skills have been awarded today.
19.5.2022