When schools closed in March due to COVID-19, the number of contaminations was on the rise. 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 in Finland after Covid-19 was declared as pandemic by the WHO. It also highlights some of the lessons learnt.
Impact / Outcome
On a system-level, Finland has been able to design a highly resilient structure for TVET. With the changes in legislation, there is enough flexibility to ensure that TVET continues even if the COVID-19 situation deteriorates. On the other hand, more action to decrease stress and fatigue among teachers is needed, as well as allocating more time for student communication and support.
Funding sources
Public
Key Metrics
Implementation of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) capacities during the state of emergency
Operating model
Fully publicYear published
01 January 2021 
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)