Vocational education and training (VET) plays a crucial role in developing the skills needed by society and working life. However, attracting young people to VET is not only about offering high-quality education. It is also about how vocational education is perceived and valued by students, parents, employers, policymakers and the wider community. Within the VET2Sustain project, partners across Finland, […]
The beginning of the school year is one of the most important moments in a student’s educational journey. During the first days and weeks, students develop their first impressions of the learning environment, their teachers, their peers and their future possibilities. For vocational education and training (VET), this period is particularly important. Many students are entering a new
This autumn has been exceptionally international at Samiedu Vocational College. We have hosted more visiting groups than ever before, thanks to the new Erasmus+ Group Mobility action, which enables more flexible and reciprocal exchanges between vocational schools. During the Erasmus Days, Samiedu welcomed a group of German teacher trainees for a two-week job shadowing period with our teachers across different
In Finland, vocational education and training (VET) students are increasingly benefiting from international learning experiences through the Erasmus+ KA1 programme. At Samiedu Vocational College, we actively use the programme to offer our students opportunities to study and train abroad, helping them develop valuable international skills. A First Step Abroad for Many Students For many vocational
