Rules and strategy

The activities of Skills Finland are guided by its rules, the Finnish Associations Act, and a strategy extended to 2030.

Skills Finland’s rules

The goal of the association is to raise the profile and visibility of vocational education and training and professional skills in society, improve the educational outcomes of vocational education and training and promote students' interest in the continuous development of professional skills and independent entrepreneurship.

The association’s rules in Finnish (pdf)

Skills Finland’s strategy 2030

Skills Finland’s strategic priorities are in force until 2030.

Strategic goals

Competitions and skills training

1. offer opportunities to develop individual learning paths that improve learning results
2. develop vocational competencies to meet changing job market demands
3. increase participants’ employability, entrepreneurship and placement in further studies
4. offer a chance for mutual learning and encourage individuals, companies and educational institutions toward continuous learning
5. raise awareness of VET and the opportunities within it as well as improve its attractiveness.

Values

Skills Finland works in a collaborative, inspiring, and innovative way.

Guiding documents

Action plan 2024–2026 in Finnish (pdf)

Annual plan 2024 in Finnish (pdf)

Annual report

The association’s Board provides an annual activity report to the general meeting by drafting a statement on the association’s activities. We publish an abbreviated and edited version online.

Skills Finland’s activities 2023 in Finnish (pdf)