When schools closed in March, the number of contaminations was on the rise in Finland. The emergency action plans in the education sector were decided under pressure for implementation according to different scenarios and any range of COVID-19 cases. Due to these precautions, the number of cases in Finland remained at a lower level than in many other countries. This case study examines how technical and vocational education and training (TVET) was organized during the state of emergency, and it highlights some of the lessons learnt, which are still applicable today.
Impact / Outcome
COVID-19 has undoubtedly challenged the Finnish TVET ecosystem in an unprecedented way. Given the autonomy of the TVET providers and their staff, the impact has been less disruptive than in many other countries. Certain system-level characteristics of Finnish TVET work in favour of resilience and in mitigating disruption. Ongoing intake and graduation; Possibility of making local adjustments; Multiform learning environments; Flexibility of studies and personalised learning, including the sequencing of TVET modules; and Investing in the professional development of teachers.
Funding sources
Public
Key Metrics
Increase and maintain the vocational skills of the population and support the development of a commerce and an industry that responds to competitiveness
Operating model
Fully publicYear published
01 January 2021