Finnish apprenticeship system celebrates 100 years
date: 10/07/2023
The year 2023 marks the 100-year anniversary of the Finnish apprenticeship system. This was announced at the recent High-Level event of the Alliance by Petri Lempinen, Director-General of the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture.
The Finnish apprenticeship system was officially set up in 1923, just six years after the country declared its independence. Since then, Finland has been a shining example in the area of apprenticeship provision, particularly adult apprenticeships. As of 2021, one third of adult learners in vocational education and training between the ages of 55 and 59 were in apprenticeships.