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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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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Participation without competing
Vocational skills competitions are a good way for students to develop their skills. Competing is not, however, the only way to achieve this goal: one can also accumulate competence behind the scenes.
6.2.2024
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KeudaSkills inspired teachers and students
Last autumn, Keuda (Finnish VET provider in the Uusimaa area) organised its own Skills competition for the first time. Approximately 400 students participated in KeudaSkills, which included 47 sector-specific competitions. According to KeudaSkills' Competition Coordinator Janne Jousiaho, the event is here to stay.
5.2.2024
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Teamwork for top performance
Maria Ekroth, CEO of Skills Finland, looks forward to what kind of cooperation and teamwork 2024 brings to the world of vocational skills competitions.
18.1.2024
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Teija Ripattila: Memorable years on the Board of WorldSkills Europe
Teija Ripattila, Chief Training Manager of Skills Finland, served on the Board of WorldSkills Europe (WSE) for more than nine years, including two years as Chair of the Board. WorldSkills Europe is the organisation behind EuroSkills competitions. In her writing Teija describes experiences that she has had in the past years.
9.11.2023
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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