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, […]

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, […]

-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, […]

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 […]

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 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. […]

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 […]

Salpaus will hold the Skills semi-finals this year in cooking, bookkeeping as well as plate and welding. The most successful competitors in the semi-finals will advance to the finals of Skills Finland, which will be held in Jyväskylä in May. Students who are interested in studying at Salpaus are welcome to follow the semi-finals: 29.1. […]

Salpaus further education will host a 3 day international workshop on the theme of “Future models of staff training in VET” from March 10th to the 12th. The workshop will include our project partners form Finland, Holland, Northern Ireland and Scotland. We hope to exchange good practice and define teacher skill needs for the next […]