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Continuous learning Continuous learning responds to the need to develop and renew competence at different stages of people’s lives and careers. The changing demands of work will significantly increase the need for upskilling and continuous learnin...https://okm.fi/en/continuous-learning-reform
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Education is one of the cornerstones of the Finnish welfare society. We pride ourselves on an educational system that offers equal opportunities for education for all.https://okm.fi/en/education-system
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13.11.2025 | International higher education students could play an even bigger role in driving Finland’s growth. Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen and Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie invited businesses, cities, higher education institutions and students to find solutions to improve international students’ employment prospects in Finland.https://okm.fi/en/-/1410877/ministers-roundtable-employment-of-international-students-requires-more-tailored-language-support-and-stronger-links-to-working-life
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14.10.2025 | Explaining the shamrock Ireland’s International Talent and Innovation Strategy October 2025 An RoinnBreisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eoláíochta | Department Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Scienc...https://okm.fi/documents/1410845/248559730/Ian%20McKenna_Explaining%20the%20shamroc_Ireland%E2%80%99s%20International%20Talent%20and%20Innovation%20Strategy.pdf/887dc4b7-3b16-190c-876a-9735c2d01efa?t=1760417911903
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The service centre for continuous learning and employment The service centre for continuous learning and employment promotes the competence development of working-age people and the availability of skilled labour. The Service Centre for Continuous...https://okm.fi/en/service-centre-for-continuous-learning-and-employment
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7.1.2026 | 1 Procedural recommendations for developing Finland’s national language reserve 2 Foreword We need an accurate picture of the national language reserve Fewer languages are being studied in school Developing school practices Early childhood educati...https://okm.fi/documents/1410845/5875747/Multilingualism_tiivistelm%C3%A4.pdf/be86bffa-d55f-4935-bff4-2fd150c82067?t=1767773221178
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28.5.2026 | The EU ministers responsible for competitiveness meet in Brussels on 28–29 May 2026. Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto (internal market and industrial policy) and State Secretary Kristiina Kokko (research and space) represent Finland at the meeting.https://okm.fi/en/-/1410877/competitiveness-ministers-discuss-ways-to-strengthen-industry-and-research-in-eu
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6.10.2022 | The Government proposes to transfer the services of Employment and Economic Development Offices (TE Offices) to municipalities on 1 January 2025. This historical reform aims to create a service structure that will contribute to rapid employment of jobseekers and increase the productivity, availability, effectiveness and diversity of employment and business services.https://okm.fi/en/-/1410877/government-s-proposed-reform-of-te-services-brings-services-closer-to-customers
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9.5.2023 | This year (9 May 2023–8 May 2024) has been designated as the European Year of Skills. The aim is to encourage working-age people to identify and develop their skills and to help companies find solutions for recruiting skilled labour.https://okm.fi/en/-/1410877/european-year-of-skills-highlights-the-competence-of-working-age-people
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Questions and answers related to compulsory education This page provides answers to frequently asked questions on the extension of compulsory education. Questions and answers related to compulsory education Free of charge Guidance and supervision ...https://okm.fi/en/faq-about-the-extension-of-compulsory-education
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23.3.2023 | On 23 March 2023, the President of the Republic approved a legislative package on the reorganisation of public employment and business services. The responsibility for organising such services will be transferred from the central government to municipalities on 1 January 2025. The reform aims to create a service structure that promotes the rapid employment of jobseekers by utilising all opportunities offered by municipal services.https://okm.fi/en/-/1410877/acts-on-the-transfer-of-te-services-to-municipalities-have-been-approved
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1.3.2023 | The reform of continuous learning, launched under the Government Programme, has promoted the opportunities of working-age people to improve their knowledge and skills, and increased the availability of skilled labour. The final report on the reform implementation and on the next steps was submitted on 1 March 2023 to the Members of Parliament who participated in the drafting of the parliamentary policy approaches for continuous learning.https://okm.fi/en/-/reform-has-opened-up-new-continuous-learning-opportunities-but-it-should-not-stop-here
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5.9.2023 | Finnish VET in a Nutshell ed uc at io n in f in la nd DU RA TI ON I N Y EA RS EQ F CL AS SI FI CA TI ON IS CE D CL AS SI FI CA TI ON DU RA TI ON O F CO M PU LS OR Y ED U CA TI ON 0– 6 1 9 3 3 2 2 4 6 7 5 8 1 1& 2 3 6 7 8 0 4 Ag e 18 DOCTORAL DEGRE...https://okm.fi/documents/1410845/4150027/Finnish+VET+in+a+nutshell_2023.pdf/8bcf6d55-8838-c215-42a6-aeb36c67adcf?t=1693896359863
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5.9.2023 | Finnish VET in a Nutshell ed uc at io n in f in la nd DU RA TI ON I N Y EA RS EQ F CL AS SI FI CA TI ON IS CE D CL AS SI FI CA TI ON DU RA TI ON O F CO M PU LS OR Y ED U CA TI ON 0– 6 1 9 3 3 2 2 4 6 7 5 8 1 1& 2 3 6 7 8 0 4 Ag e 18 DOCTORAL DEGRE...https://okm.fi/documents/1410845/4150027/Finnish+VET+in+a+nutshell_2023.pdf
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The Digital services for continuous learning programme (2021–2025) consists of: 1. a digital service bundle for continuous learning that covers the entire education system and crosses administrative boundaries, and 2. a digitalisation and flexible learning package for higher education that covers all higher education institutions (Digivision 2030).https://okm.fi/en/project?tunnus=OKM012:00/2023
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The core objective of the project is to build digital services to support individuals in making educational and career choices and maintaining and developing their competence throughout their careers and lives, as well as to promote a better match between work, competence, and demand and supply of education.https://okm.fi/en/project?tunnus=OKM069:00/2021
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The parliamentary reform of continuous learning will respond to people’s lifelong need for upskilling and reskilling. The reform promotes learning in working life, creates a service system for continuous learning and increases equity of participationhttps://okm.fi/en/project?tunnus=OKM033:00/2019
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Pilot projects for doctoral programmes The pilot projects are an extension of doctoral programmes in 2024-2027, in which 1,000 new doctoral researchers will be recruited to universities to complete a doctorate. During the pilot projects, universit...https://okm.fi/en/pilot-projects-for-doctoral-programmes
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Persons other than those employed by a ministry may only report a breach using the reporting channel of the Office of the Chancellor of Justice . We do not cooperate with any third parties on this matter. Whistleblower protection Whistleblower pro...https://okm.fi/en/whistleblower-protection
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18.11.2022 | Minister of Education Li Andersson has awarded eight education providers 13 new authorisations to provide vocational education and training to complete a qualification as of 1 January 2023. The decision will expand the supply of education in English especially in the fields of cleaning and property services, accommodation, restaurant and catering services, tourism services, health and social services, and mechanical engineering and production technology.https://okm.fi/en/-/supply-of-vocational-education-and-training-in-english-extended-from-beginning-of-2023