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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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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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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Finland returns to the podium at the World's largest vocational skills competition
The WorldSkills Competition concluded today, Sunday, with an awards ceremony. Toivo Särkkinen from Finland won a silver medal in the skill of Chemical Laboratory Technology. Eleven other Finnish competitors were recognised for their performances with Medallions for Excellence.
15.9.2024
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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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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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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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