Suupohja Education and Employment Consortium Vuoksi

Suupohja Education and Employment Consortium Vuoksi is a significant regional player and developer of education, employment and skills

In line with the core mission of the joint municipal authority, you can strengthen your skills with us by developing vocational competence that meets the needs of working life. With us, you can promote your employment or entrepreneurship and contribute to strengthening the vitality of the region in cooperation with other stakeholders.

Vuoksi’s operations are guided by the values of customer orientation, effectiveness, positivity, and responsibility.

Education Services:

Vocational education is offered on two campuses: the Oppitie campus and the Kyntäjäntie campus.

• In the joint application process, students who are completing their basic education and those without an upper secondary qualification can apply.
• Through Vuoksi’s continuous application process, you can apply for vocational studies throughout the year. In addition to full qualifications, the training calendar lists individual qualification modules and short-term courses open for application.
• A double qualification is possible in all fields.
• Apprenticeship training provides learning opportunities for students, employers, entrepreneurs, and businesses. It is a work-based form of education where learning takes place on the job. You can complete any upper secondary vocational qualification or individual modules offered by Vuoksi through apprenticeship training.

Vuoksi’s student dormitory

is located near the Kyntäjäntie campus and offers approximately 80 places.

Employment Services, Suupohja Employment Area:

Responsibility for organizing public employment services was transferred to employment areas formed by municipalities as of January 1, 2025. Suupohja Education and Employment Consortium now organizes employment services in the area which consists of Kurikka, Kauhajoki, Teuva, Kristiinankaupunki, Isojoki, and Karijoki.

Services:

Counseling services for job seekers

Career coaching services

Work try-out, training trial

Labour market training

Employment transition training

Rehabilitative work activities

Youth workshop

International services

For Businesses:

Recruitment services

Apprenticeship training

Training agreements

Card and permit training

Subcontracting work

Additional Services in Vuoksi:

Garden Shop (open in May)

Happy Hounds – Dog Wellbeing Services

Restaurant Oppikokki

Café Pikku-Sumppi

Hair Salon

Facility Booking (Suupohja Hall, Sports Hall)