Blogs
The blogs share good practices related to the training and competitions, and introduce some of the professionals working in our Skills network.
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Ville-Pekka Arasmo's Journey: From Competitor to Team Leader
Ville-Pekka Arasmo's inspiring journey spans from being a competitor to leading the Finnish national skills team. Alongside his full-time job at a vocational institute, he operates his own company, sharing his expertise with clients and students alike.
7.1.2025
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The Year 2024 Has Been Busy and Successful
Skills Finland’s Chairperson Marja Vartiainen Reflects on the Year 2024.
10.12.2024
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Well-being week teams up with skills competitions
Week 40 is traditionally a week dedicated to promoting well-being (Hyvivointivirtaa week) organised by Saku ry. Many vocational education institutions have combined their Skills competition with the themed week. So there is plenty to do and see for everyone.
12.10.2024
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Mentors help on the road to future success
Skills Finland's mentorship programme unites young people who have achieved success in competitions with experienced entrepreneurs. We interviewed Minna Ala-Penttilä, a competitor in the Hairdressing skill category, and her mentor, hairdressing entrepreneur Pirjo Honkanen.
10.6.2024
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Training competitions help everyone to succeed – "We share a common passion, regardless of country or location”
The Pâtisserie and Confectionery skill organised an international training camp at Saimaa Vocational College Sampo, inviting all countries participating in WorldSkills Lyon 2024. Finnish exponents of the skill have found that it pays to meet and share information.
7.6.2024
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Fashion Technology was organised in close co-operation with companies
Skills Finland awarded the Entrepreneurship Award 2024 to skill Fashion Technology in cooperation with the Federation of Finnish Enterprises.
3.6.2024
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Cleaning Services introduced new technology to competition tasks
Taitaja Award in Occupational Safety and Well-Being at Work 2024 was given to Cleaning Services. Skills Finland hands out the award in cooperation with LähiTapiola.
31.5.2024
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Horse Care emphasised animal and human well-being
Taitaja Award in Sustainability 2024 was given to Horse Care. The skill was organised in a way that enhanced well-being of both horses and people. Evaluators Anu Salo and Katja Katajamäki write about the evaluation process.
29.5.2024
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New skills and happy encounters at the WorldSkills Europe Secretariat
In addition to her daytime work, Skills Finland's Office Manager Maria Atzmon worked part-time at the WorldSkills Europe Secretariat in 2018–2023. WSE is the background organisation for the EuroSkills competitions. In the interview, Maria tells us what she was able to experience over the years.
16.5.2024
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Prodly Professional – Top professionals meet in Taitaja2024 event
Competition Director Petteri Makkonen welcomes everybody to Taitaja2024 event.
10.5.2024