Fazer, one of the leading food sector companies in the Nordic countries, has selected Salpaus Further Education as its strategic partner. Through the partnership, Fazer aims to ensure the availability of skilled labour and to develop the competence of its personnel. The partnership deepens the already existing cooperation between Fazer and Salpaus. “We have engaged […]
Road Map to sustainability solutions in Finnish VET
Salpaus, together with 61 vocational colleges in Finland has completed an overall road map to sustainability solutions in Finnish VET. The road map functions as a tool in the sustainability work of VET institutions. The road map was developed in a national project VASKI. The map includes the following topics: Management, leadership, and organization culture […]
Implementing staff academies
Salpaus was the leading partner of the Erasmus + project New skills for VET teachers which has now ended. Despite the Covid pandemic the project managed to reach its´ goals thanks to all partners’ commitment to working together in developing staff training. -On our view, the project acted as a catalyst in helping some of […]
Network of network VET Leaders’ seminar in April 2022 in Brussels
What is Network of Networks? Salpaus is a member of European Network of networks. The network is an informal alliance of national and regional groupings of colleges. The Network of Networks (NoN) consists of five regional and national networks representing four countries: The Dutch Alliance (TDA) in the Netherlands, HETEL in the Basque Country, ES, […]
Workplace co-operation coordinating teachers training programme
1.Motivation The teachers´ role in the Finnish vocational education and training system is quite varied. The task list of vocational teachers include: onboarding students student personal study plan creation and updating recognition of prior learning class management understanding and applying pedagogical methods, and creating different paths for students course development in different forms (on-line, classroom, […]
Salpaus is proud to be one of the partners of Lahti, European Green Capital 2021.
-Lahti is a pioneer in environmental activities. European Green Capital 2021 gives many possibilities to develop environmental innovation and co-operation in the Lahti area. Salpaus is a multidisciplinary VET institute that actively co-operates with companies and organisations in this area. Participating in Green Capital 2021 is a unique experience and we happy to be involved, […]
Thoughts on Staff Development and Implementation
The profession of vocational education is in continuous transformation as we begin to understand what is required to equip teaching staff with skills fit for the 21st Century. The skill set and role of VET teachers is being outpaced by developments of working life across industry. Employers need “work ready” students that are equipped with technical […]
Students’ personal competence development plans and mentoring teachers support
Salpaus Further Education is putting even more emphasis on students’ personal competence development plans (PCDP), making sure that they fulfil all the requirements. Students’ PCDP are in a key role in the Finnish vocational education system. Finland was the first Nordic country to introduce a comprehensive national approach to validation through its competence-based system for […]
Salpaus cancels all student and staff mobilities abroad during 1.3.–31.5.2020
Salpaus Board of directors has decided to cancel all student mobilities because of coronavirus risk. All planned mobility periods of staff and students are cancelled until the end of May 2020 and the students are recommended to return home. Salpaus is not welcoming visiting students or staff from abroad either because of the coronavirus risk. […]
Salpaus Supports Finnish Learning in the Evenings
The Salpaus Education Center provides training in the Finnish language and culture. The goal of the language training is to learn everyday vocabulary and sentences. The course is twice a week with some homework and distance learning tasks. Read about Maranda’s experiences of the Finnish language and culture studies: Who are you and where do […]