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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

OAJ Walked Out of Salary Negotiations

The OAJ union representatives walked out of salary negotiations, protesting significant pay cuts proposed for vocational education teachers.

Mar 20 • 11:34 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

NGOs in DR Congo offer street children skills and hope of a better future

Non-governmental organizations in Kinshasa, DR Congo, are providing street children with vocational training and life skills to help them escape poverty.

Mar 20 • 11:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Apprenticeship - Learning Professional Skills at the Workplace

Apprenticeship programs in Lithuania are designed to integrate students into the labor market by providing practical training in real work environments, with a focus on addressing the needs of local businesses.

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SP government opens 800 spots for free vocational courses in Campinas; see how to participate

The São Paulo government is offering 800 free vocational course slots in Campinas, aimed at enhancing skills in various sectors for adults and eligible youth.

Mar 19 • 20:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

HENDRIK AGUR ⟩ Transition to Estonian-language education dismantles parallel worlds

The transition to Estonian-language education signifies not just an educational reform but a decision about the future identity of Estonia.

Mar 19 • 16:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"If you want to get something - you have to give something": urging companies to focus on apprenticeships

The article discusses the importance of apprenticeships in Lithuania, highlighting the increasing involvement of local businesses in training young professionals.

Mar 19 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Career Start 'with Support': Why More Young People in Alytus Are Choosing Apprenticeship?

Increasing numbers of young people in Alytus are opting for apprenticeships as a viable career path, supported by the local vocational training center's diverse program offerings.

Mar 19 • 12:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Parliament approved the proposal to conduct vocational training only in the Lithuanian language

The Lithuanian Parliament has passed a law requiring that vocational training programs be conducted exclusively in the Lithuanian language, with exceptions for foreign students.

Mar 19 • 09:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Apprenticeship – when professions are learned at the workplace

Apprenticeships in Lithuania are increasingly being emphasized as a means to better connect vocational training with market needs and to aid students' transition into the workforce.

Mar 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Minister unveils new phase of TVET reforms in London

Nigeria's Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, announced the launch of a new phase of Technical and Vocational Education and Training reforms during a visit to London with President Bola Tinubu.

Mar 18 • 11:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Over 84,000 applicants for post-basic education

The joint application process for post-basic education in Finland saw over 84,000 applicants this year, marking an increase from the previous year.

Mar 18 • 11:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Registrations for the 'Partiu IF' program end this Tuesday

The Federal Institute of Resende in Rio de Janeiro is offering free preparatory course registrations for 9th-grade students until this Tuesday, aiming to enhance access to vocational and technological education for public school students.

Mar 17 • 17:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government eliminates a social plan, announced that it will pay the last installment in April and then there will be vouchers

The Argentine government has announced the termination of the Volver al Trabajo program effective April, replacing cash payments with vouchers for vocational training.

Mar 17 • 16:28 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Several state real estate properties in Jaungulbene will be under the control of the Ministry of Finance

Several state real estate properties in Jaungulbene are set to come under the control of the Ministry of Finance following the liquidation of the local vocational school.

Mar 17 • 14:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

After the Dismissal of the Director Who Disparaged the Forest Brothers, Tondiraba Vocational School Has Undergone Major Reform

Tondiraba Vocational School has undergone significant changes following the dismissal of its controversial director, Sergei Ptšjolkin.

Mar 17 • 09:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senai-DF opens registrations for over 6,000 free vacancies in technical and qualification courses

Senai-DF in Brazil has opened registration for over 6,105 free technical and qualification course vacancies for the second trimester of 2026.

Mar 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NLNG inducts 103 trainees into empowerment scheme

Nigeria LNG Limited has inducted 103 new trainees into its Vocational Innovation Business and Empowerment Scheme aimed at skills development and economic empowerment.

Mar 16 • 19:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senai-MA opens 50 free spots for plumbing installer course in São Luís

Senai-MA has announced 50 free spots for a plumbing installer course aimed at low-income individuals in São Luís.

Mar 16 • 16:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tomorrow's Estonia: The February Prize of the Youth Essay Competition "Tomorrow's Estonia" was awarded to Iris Luik

Iris Luik, a student from the University of Tartu, won the February prize in the "Tomorrow's Estonia" youth essay competition for her work highlighting the undervaluation of vocational education.

Mar 16 • 14:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teenager who died after motorcycle accident was going to enroll in a course and was happy, says mother

A 13-year-old girl named Vitória Cristina Soares da Paixão died in a motorcycle accident while on her way to enroll in a vocational course in Goiânia.

Mar 16 • 10:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Valga County Vocational Training Center Starts Drone Education

The Valga County Vocational Training Center in Estonia is introducing new four-year vocational education programs including unmanned vehicle technology, logistics, automotive repair technology, woodworking, social studies, and tourism services.

Mar 16 • 07:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

When Investments Follow Education: The Success Story of Apprenticeship in Visaginas

The article discusses the positive impact of apprenticeship programs in Lithuania, particularly in Visaginas, highlighting the involvement of local businesses and educational institutions.

Mar 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Despite efforts to prevent regional decline, only 26% of foreign students at vocational high schools enter the country due to visa refusals

Only 26% of foreign students accepted into South Korean vocational high schools last year were able to enter the country due to visa rejections, raising concerns over student recruitment initiatives.

Mar 16 • 05:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senac RJ opens 160 vacancies for professional qualification courses in the region

Senac RJ is offering free professional qualification courses in Barra do Piraí, Barra Mansa, and Resende, targeting various fields including logistics and beauty.

Mar 15 • 16:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Big Change Planned for Old Dances in Tamperela School – Students Rejected It

Students at a vocational school in Tampere, Finland, rejected a proposed change that would remove the ability to choose their own dance partners for the traditional 'old dances' event.

Mar 15 • 07:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The state expects young people to apply for the internal security education scholarship

The Estonian Interior Minister Igor Taro has announced a public competition for scholarships in internal security education to encourage students in high school or vocational school to apply.

Mar 15 • 04:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Soludo’s wife kicks off vocational training for women

The wife of the Anambra State governor has launched a vocational training program aimed at empowering women with skills in male-dominated fields.

Mar 13 • 17:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Language Act of the Year award goes to the language education at the Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center and the dictionary of the Bible translation.

The Language Act of the Year award in Estonia for 2025 has been awarded to the language education program at the Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center and a dictionary of Bible translations, with the public vote won by a Võro language podcast.

Mar 13 • 13:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

A man who worked as a teacher satisfied himself in front of children - conditional imprisonment

A teacher in a vocational institution in Finland has been convicted of two instances of sexual abuse against minors and sentenced to a conditional prison term.

Mar 13 • 11:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

School Bully Tom Moilanen Disappointed with Vocational School Support: "Teachers Were Always in a Hurry to Do Something Else"

Tom Moilanen, a 22-year-old vocational school graduate, expresses disappointment over the lack of support from his teachers during his struggles with bullying and anxiety.

Mar 13 • 09:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

More and more are struggling in vocational schools – teacher concerned: "The role of education is not to replace social and health services"

The expansion of compulsory education in Finland has brought an increasing number of students with special support needs into vocational schools, leading to concerns over their ability to meet educational targets.

Mar 13 • 06:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Hundreds of Catalan health emergency vocational students left without internships in ambulances

Hundreds of students in Catalonia studying health emergency vocational training cannot complete their mandatory internships in ambulances due to age-related refusals by companies.

Mar 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Registrations open for vocational courses for youth and adult education

Registrations have opened for vocational courses aimed at students in Rio das Ostras, Brazil, as part of a program integrating adult education with professional development.

Mar 13 • 03:03 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Emil (16): Grilled the School Secretary about Lack of Equipment Grant

A 16-year-old student apprentice, Emil Strokkenes, confronted Norway's School Secretary about the lack of an equipment grant that would allow him to receive necessary educational tools like a PC.

Mar 12 • 17:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SENAI opens 85 vacancies for free qualification courses in São Luís; see how to enroll

SENAI is offering 85 free vocational training positions in São Luís, Brazil, for various courses including computer operator, industrial electrician, and confectioner.

Mar 12 • 15:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Tampere introduces new tuition fees for foreign students – the most expensive degree exceeds 100,000 euros

Tampere has announced new tuition fees for foreign students attending vocational schools and high schools starting next fall, with the most expensive program costing over 100,000 euros.

Mar 12 • 15:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Second cycle of the CAFF Work program powered by Viohalco

The Viohalco company is opening fifteen new positions for youth aged 18-30 as part of the second cycle of the CAFF Work vocational training program in Greece.

Mar 12 • 15:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Explosive Issue in Driver Education

The popularity of driver training in vocational schools in Poland is declining, leading to concerns about a future shortage of truck drivers.

Mar 12 • 07:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Professional Qualification School of Mogi das Cruzes has applications for courses

The Professional Qualification School in Mogi das Cruzes has opened registrations for 20 free vocational courses aimed at local residents.

Mar 11 • 22:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The school in Madrid that employs more than 50% of its adult students: "I wanted to change my life and work with the best in the city of opportunities"

A Madrid vocational school boasts a high employment rate among its adult students, highlighting the importance of vocational training in the job market.

Mar 11 • 21:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Try Failing as Much as You Want"... Why Did the School Award a 'Failed Robot'?

A student at Seoul Robot High School received an award at a school competition focused on learning from failure, despite his robot collapsing after a design miscalculation.

Mar 11 • 10:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New training program by DYPA: Submission of interest from providers

A new training initiative from DYPA invites providers of lifelong vocational training to apply for a program focused on upskilling and reskilling workers in high-demand sectors.

Mar 11 • 09:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free vocational courses: institute offers 240 spots in Fortaleza

The João Carlos Paes Mendonça Institute is offering 240 spots in free vocational courses in Fortaleza for youth aged 16 to 24, starting in April.

Mar 11 • 08:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Apprenticeship allows businesses to grow specialists and young people to start their careers faster

Apprenticeship programs are becoming increasingly important in Lithuania, helping students integrate practical skills with business needs.

Mar 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Neoenergia opens registrations for Electricians School with vacancies in Araripina

Neoenergia has opened registrations for its Electricians School in Araripina, offering free professional training in the electrical sector.

Mar 10 • 20:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Selection process of IFMS offers scholarships of up to R$ 50 per hour in federal programs

The Federal Institute of Mato Grosso do Sul (IFMS) has opened a selection process for a reserve list of professionals for its vocational training courses, offering scholarships ranging from R$ 18 to R$ 50 per hour.

Mar 10 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Students report losses after paying for driving lessons and driving school closes in DF

Students at Autoescola Teka in Brasília are facing financial losses after the school abruptly closed, leaving them unable to access pre-paid driving lessons.

Mar 10 • 16:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Path to Training offers free courses in 12 cities in the interior of SP

The 'Path to Training' project will provide free vocational courses in 12 cities in the São Carlos and Araraquara regions of São Paulo throughout March.

Mar 10 • 12:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Need for Appliance Repair Technicians Increases – Pilot Training Continues in Vantaa

Finland faces a shortage of appliance repair technicians, prompting extended pilot training programs in Vantaa, driven by the growing demand for skilled labor fueled by EU circular economy initiatives.

Mar 10 • 11:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Spanish language instruction will be partially introduced at Mustamäe Gymnasium

Tallinn's Mustamäe Gymnasium will begin offering classes partially in Spanish following a new educational cooperation agreement between the City of Tallinn and the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training, and Sports of the Kingdom of Spain.

Mar 10 • 09:26 UTC

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