2. Espoo is a young and fast developing city
Second largest city in Finland
Over 50 % of the population hold a university degree
20 % of the population is under 15 years
A great deal of city services are organized by partners of the city
Population 269,800
Municipal tax 18 %
Area km²
Islands 165
Lakes 95
Seashore 58 km
Languages: Finnish 78,3 %, Swedish 7,5 %, others 14,2% 2

3. Espoo Local Development Plan for Education will be achieved in interaction with residents and partners
The most
competent
municipality
by 2020
In Espoo learning is valued!
Everyone has an opportunity to learn
The joy of learning grows
Collaboration is power
In order to be able to answer to the transformations that are ongoing in society, Espoo has both strategically and in practice set up goals in order to transform education services that the city provides. The local development plan gives a vision?/strategic? goals for this change. The local development plan is defined in line with the governments national development plan.
the concepts of learning and learners are to be seen more broadly, as this development plan adress all functions in educational and cultural services in Espoo. Learning happens in all situations, formally and informally, and learners we perceive all people of all ages, in all everyday life situations. Therefore also freetime activities as sports and youthfunctions are similary working to achieve these goals and supporting residents to being creative and capable. 3

4. Why is Finland successful in education on all levels?

5. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) IN FINLAND

6. The Finnish Education System
adult education
higher education
general upper secondary education or vocational education and training
nine years of basic education
pre-primary education

7. Vocational education and training in finland
Vocational training covers the second largest proportion of the Finnish educational system, right after comprehensive education.
Developing the world of work is one of the basic tasks of vocational education and training. The training is usually customised to meet the requirements of the workplaces. The organisation of training takes account of the student’s situation.
Practical work combines learning at the workplace and in the educational institution. Professional skills are demonstrated in hands-on work tasks. The abilities of the student are evaluated by representatives of working life as well as the educational sector.

8. Vocational education and training in finland
Basic vocational qualifications, vocational degrees and specialised vocational degrees offer expertise in almost 400 different professions. Each one of these degrees can also be carried out as an apprenticeship.
More information about vocational education and training can be found in the publications of the National Board of Education, in English, French, German and Russian among other languages:

9. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) 2017
49000 in apprenticeship
On national level
42% of the students after comprehensive school are students in VET (2017)
53%
female students
325000
Students in VET
76% basic examination
17% vocational examination
7% specific vocational examination
74600 Degrees
122200
New students
In Espoo
27% continued studies in VET after comprehensive school (2017)

10. Espoo develops through partnerships10

11. Omnia, Joint Authority of Education in the Espoo Region

12. Omnia in numbers approx. 1200
attending professional development and further vocational training
Omnia in numbers
over students studying for a vocational qualification
approx. 870
staff members
+ approx. 600
full-time teachers
over 1900
general upper secondary students
over
students attending liberal adult education courses
approx courses
approx. 230
young people in youth workshops
approx students in basic education
approx. 360 VALMA and AIVA students (preparatory education for vocational training) 
Figures according to autumn 2016 statistics

13. Omnia is also involved in
DOZENS
of regional and international partnership projects
HUNDREDS of international exchanges for students and specialists
HUNDREDS of students in work-based and entrepreneurial learning environments
Almost 2000
further education days for teachers
DOZENS
of multisector entrepreneurs on campus
Development and distribution of digital competence
Entrepreneurial services

14. We give the students a boost, and they set the direction
Our students have the most important task in the world – make their dreams come true.
We give the students a boost, and they set the direction
Dreaming and learning new things continues through life

15. We are located in the cities of Espoo, Kirkkonummi and Kauniainen.
We offer vocational and general upper secondary education, youth workshops and liberal adult education for tens of thousands of young people and adults.
We are located in the cities of Espoo, Kirkkonummi and Kauniainen.
We have wide international networks.

16. Our vocational education focuses on a working life approach

17. We develop entrepreneurship in new kinds of learning environments.
We plan the content of our education in cooperation with actors involved in working life, and we take our students’ views into account.
We develop entrepreneurship in new kinds of learning environments.
On-the-job learning is part of each vocational qualification. Approximately 80% of apprenticeship training is practical on-the-job learning.
We offer comprehensive solutions for developing working communities’ skills.

18. Learning is both individual and community-based

19. Teaching begins with individual needs.
We offer the possibility for internationalisation.
We support students of all ages in gaining employment and finding their own career path.
We promote networking and a sense of community.
We offer the opportunity for lifelong learning for learners of all ages and in various life situations.

20. Omnia is international and multicultural

21. On-the-job learning abroad via international exchanges
International study paths for vocational studies
Educational services for non-Finnish speaking students
Vocational education exports
EuropeAid and IFI-funded projects in e.g. Egypt, Kosovo and Tunisia
Partnership with a vocational education development centre in Shanghai
The promotion of vocational education exports via projects, the Future Learning Finland programme and Unesco’s Unevoc network

22. OEP’s Shareholders
Omnia offers educational pathways to both youth and adults, ranging from general upper secondary education to corporate training and teacher professional development.
The Finnish Institute for Enterprise Management (FIEM) specializes in entrepreneurship and leadership training, ensuring that Finland has a thriving SME sector.
Savo Consortium for Education focuses on fields such as agriculture, food production, forestry, logistics and other technology driven sectors.
FCA is the largest Finnish development cooperation organizations, and it operates in 15 countries.

23. Where we work OEP’s shareholders have/have had activities in eg:
The Gulf area: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman
Africa: Egypt, Tunisia, Uganda
China
Russia