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Finnish language support in apprenticeship training

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Young people and adults can learn a profession through apprenticeship (oppisopimus) training. During apprenticeship training, you will work and study at the same time.

Apprenticeship training is suitable for you if you are a hardworking, motivated and independent student. In addition to the time spent at work, you must also have time to study at home.

During apprenticeship training you will c ...

Do the following

The parties to an apprenticeship training agreement are the student, the employer and the educational institution.

To whom and on what terms

You should first find a suitable workplace before your apprenticeship can start.

Background information

All vocational qualifications can be completed by participating in apprenticeship training. It is suitable for both young people and adults.

Vocational further education and training organised as apprenticeship training is usually intended for those who already have education, training or work experience in their field and who wish to complement, extend or deepen their competence. Competence acquired through apprenticeship training can be demonstrated in a competence-based qualification.

Apprenticeship training is mainly provided on the workplace, and the student has an employment relationship or a public-service employment relationship with the employer. Training provided on the workplace is complemented with theoretical studies, which are mainly organised by vocational institutions and adult education centres.

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City of Helsinki

Responsible for the service

City of Helsinki, Education Division
Text edited by: City of Helsinki, Education Division
Updated: 27/3/2024