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  • Omnia: A Pioneer in Internationalization and Mobility

    Omnia: A Pioneer in Internationalization and Mobility

    Omnia is a multidisciplinary education provider located in Espoo, Finland, offering a wide range of vocational, adult and general education. The vocational courses and qualifications correspond to EQF level 4. All qualification programmes are accredited by the Finnish National Agency for Education. Internationality and mobility are significant aspects of Omnia’s activities, and the organization is…

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  • House of Many Voices: A celebration of sustainability and community

    House of Many Voices: A celebration of sustainability and community

    The “House of Many Voices” event, organized by Roschier, provided a unique opportunity for students from Omnia to actively participate in its realization. Held on Baltic Sea Day (August 29, 2024), the event emphasized The Nordic Horizons – where are we ten years from now. The House of Many Voices talks featured the following topics:…

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  • Meeting in Apeldoorn: Seeking Solutions to Strengthen the Attractiveness of VET

    Meeting in Apeldoorn: Seeking Solutions to Strengthen the Attractiveness of VET

    The VET2Sustain project strengthens collaboration between vocational education and working life in Europe, focusing on digitalisation, inclusion, and the green transition. The goal is to increase the attractiveness of VET. At the meeting in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, on 11–12 September 2024, participants reviewed progress, sharing best practices and exploring solutions. The online survey conducted over the…

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  • Smooth pathways for students through cooperation between secondary and higher education

    Smooth pathways for students through cooperation between secondary and higher education

    Brahe Education Centre has worked to develop pathways from vocational secondary education to higher education. The national objective is that 50% of the young age group will have higher education qualifications by 2030. To achieve this, an increasing number of students from vocational education need to continue to higher education. About five years ago, Brahe…

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  • Max Miettunen was chosen as Finland’s best professional from Omnia!

    Max Miettunen was chosen as Finland’s best professional from Omnia!

    We are happy to announce that Max Miettunen, a property maintenance student from Omnia, has been selected as the 2024 Master of Craftsmen in the Finnish national skills competition as a Taitajien Taitaja (Best of the Best)! Max Miettunen has been named the ‘Taitajien Taitaja’ (Best of the Best) for 2024, Photo by Virve Lyyra 2024,…

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  • Inspiring Professional Pride in the Next Generation – Arja Sarpola utilises her full potential as a vocational teacher  

    Inspiring Professional Pride in the Next Generation – Arja Sarpola utilises her full potential as a vocational teacher  

    Arja Sarpola has worked in numerous companies, as a researcher, and as a supervisor, but as a VET teacher, she can fully utilise her potential.  Arja Sarpola is now in her second academic year working as a VET (vocational education and training) teacher in laboratory techology. Previously, she has held various positions, including as a…

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