Author name: Katarina Sandbacka

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SAKUstars – Finland’s Celebration of Vocational Creativity

SAKUstars is a national competition and cultural event for vocational students in Finland. It focuses on culture, creativity, and artistic skills rather than traditional academic subjects. The event is organized by SAKU ry and brings together students from vocational schools across the country to compete and perform in a wide range of categories, including: Unlike […]

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Making Vocational Education and Training Visible on National Television

Amispäiväkirjat is a Finnish reality documentary series that follows the everyday lives of vocational students from different parts of Finland. The program portrays students’ experiences at school, during workplace training, and in their personal lives. The aim of the series is to highlight the diversity of vocational education and training (VET) and to showcase the

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International Cooperation Makes Vocational Education Attractive – The Finland–Canada Connection

Vocational Education and Training (VET) is no longer just a practical study path. Today, it is an international, forward-looking, and inspiring route to exciting future careers. Through international cooperation, students and staff gain far more than technical skills — they experience new cultures, build global networks, and grow both personally and professionally. A strong example

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ICT-Bootcamp Connects Software Developer Students and Local Technology Companies in Vaasa, Finland 

Software developer students gathered at the Wasa Innovation Center for the third annual ICT-Bootcamp, which took place over the weekend from January 31st to February 2nd. The event offered students a unique opportunity to network and get acquainted with local technology companies.  Strengthening Networks and Skills The main goals of the Bootcamp were clear: to

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