Vocational education
- Service
- Vaasa
- Public service
Vamia and Yrkesakademin I Österbotten offer vocational education in Vaasa.
VAMIA is run by the City of Vaasa and is a multidisciplinary vocational education organisation with approx. 7000 students per year (3000 fulltime). Vamia is offering vocational education to youth (16-19 years), to adults, to working life and to the industry. The programs offered are on EQF level 4 and specialist vocational ...
Do the following
You can see the fields of studies and information about respective school on their web pages. You can apply for studies through the centralized application services.
To whom and on what terms
Both young people and adults can apply for vocational education and training.
Background information
Vocational education and training is either initial vocational education leading to a qualification or further vocational education. The education and training provide the students with capabilities for applying for higher education studies.
In vocational education and training, the student acquires competence not only from the educational institution but also from workplaces and online learning environments. Workplace education and training is supported by, for example, apprenticeship and training agreements.
Application and completion of studies is flexible and studies can be completed in a shorter time than previously.