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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Finnish top expertise on an international stage – a dash of French in the competition tasks
The Finnish National Team is composed of 22 experts in their fields. On Wednesday, the team comes face to face with the world’s top professionals in WorldSkills Lyon 2024. We will know how many medals the Finnish team will carry home this time on Sunday.
10.9.2024
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WorldSkills Lyon 2024 – see tips and links for the competition week
The Finnish vocational skills team will participate in the WorldSkills Competition in Lyon on 10–15 September. This major event is a global meeting place for audiences interested in TVET. You can find important links about the competition in this news item.
5.9.2024
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Teija Ripattila is standing for the Board of WorldSkills International
Teija Ripattila, Chief Training Manager of Skills Finland, is a candidate for WorldSkills International (WSI) Board. The member countries of the association will vote on the new composition of the Board at the WSI General Assembly in France on 9 September 2024.
27.8.2024
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France hosts another exciting event in September – "The goal is to learn, grow and win gold"
In addition to the Olympics and Paralympics, France will also host a third major international event this year. WorldSkills, the world championships in vocational skills, will bring 1,500 young professionals from around the world to Lyon. A team of 22 competitors from Finland will take part.
16.8.2024
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Call for applications for a Finnish Expert in Health and Social Care for the EuroSkills Herning 2025 Competition
A call for applications for Finnish Experts for the EuroSkills Herning 2025 Competition took place in spring 2024. We are now launching a call for applications in the skill of Health and Social Care, as the Chief Expert previously nominated for the skill is now unable to take part in the Competition. The application period ends on 23 August 2024.
9.8.2024
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Seeking solutions to the skills shortage at SuomiAreena
Skills Finland and AMKE are jointly organizing a discussion event titled "Seeking Solutions to the Skills Shortage – Vocational Dreams vs. Reality." The event will take place at Porin SuomiAreena on the City Hall stage on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM.
17.6.2024
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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