Blogs and interviews
The blogs and interviews share good practices related to the training and competitions, and introduce some of the professionals working in our Skills network.
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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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Artificial intelligence tested during Taitaja
Artificial intelligence (AI) made its debut in this year’s Taitaja competition in two skills categories. The IT Network Systems Administration and Graphic Design skills gave competitors the chance to test artificial intelligence’s help in tasks for the first time.
9.10.2024
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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
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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