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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!
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
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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Skills Competitions support the development of Vocational Education through collaboration with the Working Life
Skills competitions create a unique network where teachers, students, and representatives from the industries come together. In Finland Taitaja Skills competition is the largest single annual vocational education and training event. It aims at promoting vocational education, improving connections to entrepreneurs and companies and increasing awareness of the vocational education and professional skills. Brahe Education…
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Elevating Vocational Education and Training through Erasmus+ Internships
As the International Coordinator responsible for Erasmus+ internships at a VET school in Finland, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative impact these opportunities have on our students and the broader vocational education landscape. Erasmus+ internships not only enhance the employability and professional skills of our students but also play a crucial role in making VET…
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First transnational project meeting in Finland
The kick-off meeting of the VET2Sustain – Promoting Sustainable, Inclusive and Digital Vocational Education and Training project – was convened in Helsinki, Finland, spanning the dates of February 28th and 29th, 2024. A total of 25 representatives graced the venue, while an additional three participants joined remotely, representing the 16 European VET and working life…
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VET2Sustain project has started
The VET2Sustain project has started. The project is off to a running start at the kick-off meeting in Helsinki on 28th and 29th February 2024. There, the project partners gather to plan the activities together. The purpose of the VET2Sustain – Promoting sustainable, inclusive, and digital Vocational Education and Training project is to develop cooperation between VET schools,…