THE FEDERATION OF EDUCATION IN JOKILAAKSOT

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In this brochure you will find the study pro- the world of work and business life play an im- grammes of our vocational colleges in Haapa- portant role in planning, implementing and järvi, , , , , assessing competence-based qualifications. and , as well as how to study, how to find accommodation and how to Vocational skills are demonstrated in com- spend your spare time. petence tests irrespective of whether the skills were acquired through work experi- The studies in the vocational colleges take ence, study or other activities. Candidates about three years. The study qualifications must demonstrate certain skills required in also give you a general opportunity for get- the profession in order to complete a com- ting further education, e.g. in vocational petence-based qualification. Vocational mod- colleges, universities of applied sciences and ules are defined in collaboration with repre- universities. Students also have the possibility sentatives of business life and are directly of taking the Matriculation examination. based on real-life work tasks.

On-the-job-learning Students will be given all the support, advice The studies contain on-the-job learning which and guidance they need to succeed in voca- enables the students to develop their knowl- tional studies. We also support the students edge, skills and abilities at working places. in lifelong learning to build their skills and The on-the-job learning can be carried out in knowledge throughout their lives. several periods and in several working places.

Competence based qualifications Competence-based qualifications provide a flexible way to enhance and maintain the students´ vocational skills. Representatives in You can find us on Facebook Strategy Values Sub-strategies

We pride in our reputation and our close con- • Responsibility • Human resources strategy nections with the local communities, schools - to know the development and competence • Pedagogical strategy and businesses. Our mission is to be well of our region • International strategy known, modern and innovative. - to work qualitatively and collectively • Marketing and communication strategy - to develop our work according to • Quality strategy Our main task is to organize multidisciplinary sustainable development policies • Strategy for education in prisons vocational education and to meet the chang- - to appreciate basic vocational know-how, ing needs of Finnish industry. The graduates entrepreneurship and lifelong learning will work actively in the society. • Openness - to work in an atmosphere of openness and encouragement - to promote reliability Facts about JEDU

• about 4000 students aged 16 -> • personnel about 480 • seven vocational colleges • Haapajärvi Vocational College • Haapavesi Vocational College • Kalajoki Vocational College Oulainen • Nivala Vocational College • Oulainen Vocational College Kalajoki Haapavesi • Piippola Vocational and Cultural College Ylivieska Pyhäntä • Ylivieska Vocational College • Adult Education and Apprenticeship Training Centre Kärsämäki Nivala

Sievi Haapajärvi

The diploma requires about 2,5 - 3,0 years (180 Reisjärvi Pyhäjärvi competence points) and provides entrance qualifications for colleges of higher education. JEDU´s vocational colleges Centria polytechnic, Ylivieska – The training program is versatile, flexible and JEDU owns 37 % extensive. HAAPAJÄRVI VOCATIONAL COLLEGE

Haapajärvi is a rural town situated by the lake jects. The college is also involved in extensive of Haapajärvi and the river of Kalajoki. It is a international cooperation and projects. commercial centre with strong mechanical wood processing industry and modern ag- The school farm is spezialized in milk produc- riculture specialized in milk production. The tion, automation and bioenergy. The school population of Haapajärvi is 7800. farm consists of 90 ha fields and 250 ha forests and has modern agricultural machines and a Haapajärvi Vocational College is a multifield new cowshed with modern technology like college with modern facilities. It has 320 stu- milking robots, automatic feeders, a biogas dents in two departments: business and ad- plant, wood chip-fuelled combined heat and ministration department and agricultural and power plant (CHP) and a biodiesel plant. The forestry department. GHP plant is based on wood gasification tech- nology. The Adult Education and Development Cen- tre offers education in vocational qualifica- Gas produced of cow manure and wood chips tions and short courses for hundreds of adult is used in the cars of the college and in heat- ergy wood harvesting in forests own by the people and organize rural development pro- ing the school buildings. Biodiesel made of college, private forest owners or the state. rapeoil is used in the cars and the tractors of the college. There is modern IT-technology available in the college and exhibitions organized by the col- The VMS Training Centre of with the lege and the students. The business students newest models of milking robots is situated will become specialists in customer services, in the school farm. The horse stable and the marketing and business administration and manege of the college are located near the IT-students in IT-technology and marketing. trotting area and offer good opportunities for equine students. The agricultural students for example will go on farming in their farms of their own or work The college has also modern harvesters and as rural entrepreneurs, holiday substitutes for forwarders by which the forestry students the farmers or workers in the dairy or horse learn the cut-to-lenght method as well as en- farms or in agricultural companies. The forest The outdoor recreation areas with jogging, Vocational Qualification In Information riding, snowmobile and skiing tracks are well cared. There are sports, Finnish baseball and students take care of the forests, multi-pur- Technology Study Programme in the Support of Use football fields and ice hockey and skating hall pose of the forests and the nature and work and rinks. The indoor riding hall with horse in different jobs in wood harvesting and forest stables offers good riding possibilities. nature. Vocational Qualification In Agriculture Study Programme in Farming and Rural Entre- preneurship and Equine Studies It is also possible to study at the Open college STUDY PROGRAMMES and Northern Ostrobothnia Summer Universi- Vocational Qualification In Forestry ty. Vocational Qualification In Business Study programme in forestry And Administration HAAPAJÄRVI VOCATIONAL Study Programme in Customer Services and Sales ACCOMMODATION COLLEGE Study Programme in Business Administration The agricultural and forestry students have an and Office Services opportunity to live in a dormitory near the col- Business and Administration lege without any costs. Also breakfast, lunch Opintie 1, FIN-85800 HAAPAJÄRVI and dinner are served without charge. The Phone + 358 40 1505 701 students of Business and Administration de- partment can apply the student apartments Agriculture and Natural Resources of Haapajärven Vuokratalot Oy. The dormitory Erkkiläntie 1, FIN-85800 HAAPAJÄRVI is located at the school campus. Phone +358 40 1505 702 www.jedu.fi /haapajarvi

SPARE TIME International coordinator Haapajärvi is a town surrounded by pure na- Mr. Osmo Halonen ture with lakes and rivers. It offers versatile Phone +358 40 1505 732 possibilities for physical exercise and culture e-mail: [email protected] need. You can spend your free time at exercise halls, swimming and bowling hall, library, cin- ema and theatre. HAAPAVESI VOCATIONAL COLLEGE

Haapavesi is situated in south area in Vocational Qualification in Electrical En- . Haapavesi Vocational College gineering, ICT-mechanic, Electrician is a multifield vocational college with about Study Programme in Information and Com- 500 students. Haapavesi Vocational College munications Technology has two departments in different locations: Study Programme in Electrical Engineering Technical Department and Service and Nature and Energy Technology Department. ICT-mechanic works at installation and imple- TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT: mentation on computer and telecommunica- tion devices, service, maintenances and sales. Vocational Qualification in Vehicle Tech- Electrician works in installation, servicing and nology, Vehicle Mechanic production assignments within electronics Study Programme in Vehicle Technology production, information technology and tele- communications. Vocational Qualification in Wood Pro- Vehicle Mechanic works at automotive deal- cessing, Joiner erships or accessory shops, repair shops or Study Programme in Joinery service stations in servicing, maintenance and Vocational Qualification in Metalwork Joiner works in positions in the joinery and repair as well as in customer service. and Machinery, Mechanical Fitter, Plat- er-welder construction industries or as independent Study Programme in Manufacturing Technol- craftspeople repairing and making furniture ogy and other wooden products.

Mechanical Fitter works on installation and Vocational Qualification in Construc- service of automatic devices in different fac- tion, Builder tories as well as builds and assembles devices Study Programme in Construction in industry. Machinist works in metalwork and machinery assignments, such as turning, drill- Builder works on construction sites building ing, grinding and milling work. Plater-welder and fixing one-family houses, block of flats or works particular in metalwork and machinery office buildings. Builder does different work assignments involving plate work and weld- operations from groundwork to decoration ing. and finishing. factories and other premises. Home Care Op- Vocational Qualification in Natural and SERVICE AND NATURE erative works on cleaning, cooking and textile Environmental Protection, Nature In- DEPARTMENT (NORA): maintenance. She/he also helps customers in structor daily activities. Studies include basic informa- Study Programme in Nature-based Services Vocational Qualification in Household tion on entrepreneurship and sustainable de- Nature instructor works on tourism compa- and Cleaning Services velopment. nies for example offering guided walking or Study Programme in Cleaning Services, Site for example riding tours in nature. Facilities Operative Vocational Qualification in the Tour- Study Programme in Household Services, ism Industry, Tourism Activities Vocational Qualification in Hotel, Res- Home Care Operative Organiser taurant and Catering Services Site Facilities Operative works on maintenance Study Programme in Tourism Activities Study Programme in Cookery, Cook and basic cleaning and catering tasks. Studies Tourism Activities Organiser can specialize in Study Programme in Customer Services, are focusing on sustainable development and horse-riding tours, nature guiding or hunting Waiter ecology. She/he works at cleaning companies, and fishing. She/he organizes activity based Cook works on food production in different social and health care departments, hotels, experiences for tourists and companies. Tour- kinds of restaurants. The work includes mak- ism Activities Organiser can work in different ing orders, storage, preparing and serving the kinds of tourism organizations, holiday villag- food. Waiter works on customer service in dif- es and all the other travel companies. ferent restaurants. The work includes taking orders, serving, sales and taking care of billing. Vocational Qualification in Horticulture, Gardener Study Programme in Horticulture OTHER POSSIBILITIES: Gardener grows clean, healthy and high quali- It is also possible to study in Home economics ty vegetables and other garden plants. She/he training (30 competence points). The student can work as an entrepreneur or in greenhous- will be advised to independent, environ- es, in different plantations or in garden shops ment-friendly life and capabilities for future or maintenance tasks of green areas. studies. Studying includes e.g. cooking, bak- ing, cleaning, textile care and decoration. Pre- paratory and rehabilitative training is meant hall, ice hockey arena and sports field. In addi- tion to this there is an adult education centre offering a variety of different courses. Further- HAAPAVESI VOCATIONAL COLLEGE more Haapavesi is known for its musical tra- ditions. Technical Department: Teollisuustie 2, FIN-86600 HAAPAVESI STUDENT SERVICES Phone +358 44 7692 249 The purpose of student services is to assure Vice-principal Mr. Arto Veikkola the wellbeing of students. Student health care Phone: +358 44 7692 211 for students who need special help due to is organized by Helmi (Health care centre of e-mail: [email protected] invalidity or some other reason. Training gives Haapavesi) and the nurse is available weekly advices for independent life and for real work. in both departments. Service and Nature Department, Nora Kytökyläntie 260, FIN-86600 HAAPAVESI IMMIGRANTS There is also a student curator who helps solv- Phone +358 44 7692 411 There are approximately 30 foreign and im- ing all kinds of problems concerning studying Vice-principal Mrs. Ritva Joki-Kolehmainen migrant students in Haapavesi Vocational Col- or private life. Phone: +358 44 7692 401 lege. All applicants have to pass a language e-mail: [email protected] test. The college has a history of foreign stu- dents and it has developed systems to help www.jedu.fi/haapavesi foreign students to settle down in new school system and new country. International coordinator ACCOMMODATION AND Mr. Markus Muuttola Phone: +358 44769 2476 SPARE TIME e-mail: [email protected] Students are able to live in student dormito- ries. One is located at the centre of Haapavesi and the other is next to NORA. There are lots You can also find us on Facebook! of spare time opportunities all around Haapa- vesi. Haapavesi city has sports and swimming KALAJOKI VOCATIONAL COLLEGE

Vocational Qualification in Metalwork operations from groundwork to decoration Kalajoki, located on the northern reaches and Machinery, Mechanical Fitter, Plat- and finishing. of , is a dynamic town of 12 er-welder 000 people, well known for its superb sandy Study Programme in Manufacturing beaches. For students, Kalajoki offers a wide Technology choice of leisure activities, from special cours- Mechanical Fitter works on installation and es to sport. service of automatic devices in different fac- tories as well as builds and assembles devices STUDY PROGRAMMES in industry. Machinist works in metalwork and machinery assignments, such as turning, drill- The College has two study programs Technol- ing, grinding and milling work. Plater-welder ogy and Culture and tourism. In the College works particular in metalwork and machinery there are also study programmes exclusively assignments involving plate work and weld- for adults: e.g. interior design consultant pro- ing. gramme. Vocational Qualification in Wood Pro- cessing, Joiner Study Programme in Joinery Culture and tourism with study pro- Joiner works in positions in the joinery and grams in interior design, arts, crafts, de- construction industries or as independent sign and tourism craftspeople repairing and making furniture and other wooden products. The manufacturing process, from concepts, product development, design and material Vocational Qualification in Construc- choices to ready products, including market- tion, Builder ing and sales, are all included in the course. Study Programme in Construction Builder works on construction sites building Artisan’s work is based on the traditions of old and fixing one-family houses, block of flats or craftsmen using modern techniques. A true office buildings. Builder does different work artisan is creative, has good manual skills and The unit of tourism also has a study pro- gramme for those who want to become travel KALAJOKI VOCATIONAL COLLEGE agents, desk clerks or work for transportation agencies. A number of the courses are held Kalajoki Vocational College completely in English. The graduated students Opintie 2 are qualified to work at hotels, travel agen- FIN - 85100 KALAJOKI cies, traffic companies and other companies Phone + 358 40150 8431 in travel industry. Students of travel industry www.jedu.fi /kalajoki have an option of 4 – 8 competence points of a good command of form, color, space and art, crafts and design studies. International coordinator proportion and an individual sense of style. Mrs. Virpi Keinonen ACCOMMODATION AND Phone: +358 40150 8465 Our Interior Designer studies include courses STUDENT SERVICES e-mail: [email protected] taken in both the vocational school and up- The students who are far away from home are per secondary school, resulting in students able to live in our student dormitories. being awarded two diplomas. In the College You can also find us on Facebook! there are also study programmes exclusively One is located within the school campus and for adults: e.g. interior design consultant pro- the other, a smaller one is in the centre of Ka- gramme. lajoki about 2 km from the school. Student health care is organised by the health care of Vocational Qualification in Tourism Kalajoki and the nurse is available once in a If you have good interaction and language week. We also have student curator services. skills you should apply for this training. In addition to accommodation and catering ser- vices they provide programs which involve nature, culture, health services, recreation and physical exercise. NIVALA VOCATIONAL COLLEGE

Vocational Qualification in Metalwork and Machinery, Machinist and Plater- Nivala Vocational College offers education in welder two towns, Nivala and Pyhäjärvi. Nivala Voca- Study Programme in Manufacturing tional College is a multifield vocational col- Technology lege with about 800 students. All courses are Machinists work in metalwork and machin- taught in Finnish. ery assignments, such as turning and milling work. Plater-welders work in particular in STUDY PROGRAMMES those metalwork and machinery assignments that involve plate work and welding. They may Vocational Qualification in Vehicle Tech- also specialize in sheet-metal engineering nology, Vehicle Mechanic technology. Study Programme in Vehicle Technology ICT-Technicians work in installation, servicing Vehicle Mechanics work at automotive deal- Vocational Qualification in Building and production assignments within elec- erships or accessory shops, repair shops or Maintenance Technology, Pipe fitter tronics production, information technology service stations in servicing, maintenance and Study Programme in Plumbing and telecommunications. The work may also repair and customer service. They may also be Pipe fitters work on construction sites or with- include maintenance of consumer electronics employed in the automotive industry or en- in properties as pipe fitters. They know the ba- and customer service. terprises that manufacture special vehicles or sics of building maintenance technology and vehicle body structures. of their chosen specialization area, e.g. how Vocational Qualification in Electrical and to fit piping, weld pipes and fit heating and Automation Engineering, Electrician Vocational Qualification in Logistics, plumbing systems. Study Programme in Electrical and Automa- Driver tion Engineering Study Programme in Transportation Services Vocational Qualification in Information Electricians work in installation, maintenance Drivers work as drivers of vehicles and as as- and Telecommunications Technology and repair assignments, in energy production, sistants in different logistics transportation as- Electronics Assembler, ICT-Technician transfer and supply assignments as well as in signments. They are familiar with the structure Study Programme in Electronics and Telecom- the electrical engineering industry and enter- of the vehicle and are able to load, handle and munications Technology prises. service the vehicle correctly. Vocational Qualification in Construc- Vocational Qualification in Hairdressing, tion, Builder and Infrastructure Builder Hairdresser Study Programme in Construction Study Programme in Hairdressing Builders work on construction sites as carpen- Hairdressers work as hairdressers and bar- ters, masons, tilers, concrete workers, steel fix- bers and in sales, consulting and training po- ers or construction workers. sitions either as employees or as independ- Infrastructure builders work on house-build- ent entrepreneurs. ing or public building sites, in yard construc- tion, soil transport, asphalting and hydraulic Vocational Qualification in Beauty Care, engineering and earthwork. Beauty Therapist Study Programme in Beauty Care Vocational Qualification in Wood Pro- Beauty therapists work in establishments pro- cessing, Joiner viding different cosmetic treatments as well Study Programme in Joinery as in sales and marketing, as independent Joiners work in positions in the joinery and self-employed people or as employees. construction industries or as independent Handicraft Instructors work in institutions, craftspeople repairing and making furniture Vocational Qualification in Crafts and sheltered workshops, in the field of recreation- and other wooden products. Design, Artisan al activities, or as independent entrepreneurs. Study Programme in Textiles and Clothing Design and Production Artisans can special- Vocational Qualification in Hotel, Res- ize either as clothing artisans or handicraft taurant and Catering Services instructors. Study Programme in Cookery, Cook, Waiter or Clothing artisans work in production assign- Receptionist ments as craftspeople, self-employed or as Cooks work in cooking, storage, pre-process- employees, and in practical work assignments ing and customer service assignments in in design, repairs and restoration, guidance restaurants, catering business, institutional and counseling or customer services and mar- kitchens etc. according to their area of spe- keting. cialization. Waiters work in customer services selling and serving food and beverages. Preparatory Education for Vocational In Nivala physical exercise facilities are excel- NIVALA VOCATIONAL COLLEGE Education lent: swimming hall, ice skating hall, football The purpose of preparatory education is to and baseball fields etc. The outdoor recrea- Nivala Vocational College give students knowledge of educational alter- tion areas are well cared for, and the school’s Maliskyläntie 2 natives, different professions and working life, exercise and gym halls have plenty of modern FIN-85501 NIVALA and to strengthen the skills required in voca- equipment available for students. There are Phone +358 40 1428 600 tional studies. also numerous clubs for hobbies to fulfill the www.jedu.fi/nivala students’ needs. ACCOMMODATION AND International coordinator SPARE TIME Mrs. Satu Ojala Phone +358 40 1428 766 The school has a student dormitory in Nivala. e-mail: [email protected] The flats have three furnished single or dou- ble rooms with a toilet and a shower as well as shared kitchen. The students are offered good opportunities to spend their free time. OULAINEN VOCATIONAL COLLEGE

Oulainen is situated in the province of Oulu Our college is actively involved in extensive and is part of the Northern Ostrobothnia re- co-operation abroad, involving many interna- gion. The population of Oulainen is over 8000. tional partners, and providing the possibility of work placements, within a foreign work en- Oulainen Vocational College is a progressive, vironment, for our students. We are involved broadly based college that offers a wide range in many international projects. Internation- of education, different courses and opportu- alisation and international co- operation is nities. At the college it is possible for you to incorporated within the college’s daily life. study academic subjects which are curriculum Oulainen Vocational College wants to further based and where the final assessment evolves develop and encourage this high-quality, around practical tasks, skills demonstration, friendly international learning environment. given at the end of your education. Our col- lege offers inclusive, quality education for Vocational Qualification in Hotel, Res- both young and adult learners. There are over STUDY PROGRAMMES taurant and Catering Services 600 students currently studying at Oulainen Study Programme in Cookery, Cook Vocational College. Vocational Qualification in Information Study Program in Customer Services, Wait- Communication and Technology er,Waitress Study Programme in the Support of Use Vocational Qualification in Household Vocational Qualification in Business and and Cleaning Services Administration Study Programme in Household Services, Study Programme in Customer Services and Housekeeper Sales Study Programme in Business Administration Vocational Qualification in Social and and Office Services Health Care, Practical Nurse The studies for practical nurse take three years. The studies of the first two years con- sist of comprehensive vocational studies. Af- ter that you study a year taking educational programme studies according to your own SPARE TIME OULAINEN VOCATIONAL COLLEGE In Oulainen you can fi nd many opportunities to spend your free time. Music activities are of Business and Administration high standard, both nationally and interna- PL 40, Kosteenkatu 1 tionally. Physical exercise facilities are modern FIN-86301 OULAINEN and diverse. There is a swimming hall, an ice Phone: +358 40 7128115 skating rink and a sports hall. The outdoor rec- reation areas are well cared for. Catering and Institutional Cleaning PL 40, Oulaistenkatu 7 There is also a cinema in town. In addition, FIN-86301 OULAINEN you can take up many kinds of hobbies and Phone: +358 40 7128116 choice. During the studies you can study at studies at the civic institute. There is an active varied on- the-job learning places in homes student body in every unit, which welcomes Social and Health Care and institutional surroundings. On-the-job all the students. PL 12, Kuntotie 2 learning is also possible in a foreign country. FIN-86301 OULAINEN ACCOMMODATION Phone: +358 40 7128117 Study Programme in The students of Oulainen Vocational College Emergency Care can live in a hall of residence owned by an es- International coordinator Rehabilitation tate agency of Oulainen. Mrs. Merja Räihä Care and Education for Children and Young Phone: +358 40 712 81 63 People e-mail: [email protected] Mental Health and Substance Abuse Welfare www.jedu.fi /oulainen Work Nursing and Care You can also find us on Facebook! Care for the Disabled Care for the Elderly Customer Services and Information Manage- ment PIIPPOLA VOCATIONAL AND CULTURAL COLLEGE

Piippola is based in the middle of Finland, in Vocational Qualification in Crafts and the area of Siikalatva . Piippola Design, Artisan Vocational and Cultural College has a long tra- Design Assistance. Students require both dition for arts and trades as well as for audio- practical and co- operative skills to work with visual field. other designers. A design assistant prepares models of different materials for product de- The College offers a pleasant, supportive, in- sign, architecture and exhibitions. Facilities ternational and modern technology learning include product designing, planning with environment. At the college, we have around the help of computer and learning 3D mod- 250 students in our facility, and we also teach el making. A design Assistant works a wide about 130 students in six prisons, located range of careers. Some choose to continue around Northern Finland. At the college, we their study at universities, while others go di- have over 65 hardworking people in our staff. rectly into employment. Interior Design. Students will learn to en- hance the function, safety, and aesthetics Vocational Qualification in Wood Pro- of interior spaces. The students will explore cessing, Joiner a multitude of creative techniques such as Study Programme in Joinery wallpapering, painting, tiling, assembling win- Joiners work in positions in the joinery and dows and doors and molding. construction industries or as independent Handicraft Instruction. These studies consist craftspeople repairing and making furniture of guidance, graphical expression and en- and other wooden products. trepreneurship as well as different kinds of arts and crafts techniques. The training pro- Vocational Qualification in Audiovisual gramme is extensive, flexible and versatile. Communications and Media-assistance This education is for adults, and will be exe- Students will learn to develop their design cuted as a competence-based qualifications skills using Photoshop, computer graphics education. and other software programmes, and will also immerse themselves in animation, pho- ACCOMMODATION AND Handicrafts SPARE TIME The Special Needs Education Department tographing and filming. During their study Students can live nearby the college in gives instruction for those pupils with senso- row-houses, free of charge, or they can also students will work moderately with different ry disabilities, medical care and/or rehabilita- kinds of practical works. This field gives stu- rent an apartment. tion. These students are given various forms We have a wide variety of hobbies e.g., gym, dents the opportunity to work e.g. in advertis- of help, the nature of which is determined ac- ing companies, film making or as a freelancer. recreational facilities like karaoke, watching cording to their special needs. films or playing pool. Preparatory Education, A Start for Vo- The aim of this department is to give the stu- Piippola is located within vast, beautiful and cational Education (30 - 60 competence dents opportunities, possibilities and premis- points) clean woodlands, which provide many possi- es to work and independent living. This edu- bilities to explore nature and relax. The purpose of preparatory education is to cation is possible also for other Adult students, give students knowledge of educational alter- who are considering to retrain themselves. natives, different professions and working life, Prison education and to strengthen the skills required in voca- PIIPPOLA VOCATIONAL AND CUL- tional studies. Piippola College offers both educational TURAL COLLEGE and rehabilitative training in six prisons in Fin- land; Kestilä, Pelso, Oulu, Laukaa, Sukeva and Piippola Vocational and Cultural College Pyhäselkä. The education will carry out in Keskustie 29 co-operation with each prison´s staff. 92620 Piippola, Finland +358 8 8119111 SERVICES FOR STUDENTS e-mail: [email protected] www.jedu.fi/piippola In our college there are both young and adult students. Every member of staff at Piippola College has student welfare as their priority, International coordinator Mrs. Anna-Liisa Pitkäaho-Pussila and all lectures, tutors, counselors and six tu- Phone: +358 44 7692 315 torial support workers are helping in whatever e-mail: [email protected] way they can. YLIVIESKA VOCATIONAL COLLEGE

The town of Ylivieska serves as the administra- STUDY PROGRAMMES tive centre for the and Pyhäjok- ilaakso river valleys, an area with about 90,000 Vocational Qualification in Social and inhabitants. Ylivieska is also a commercial cen- Health Care, Practical Nurse tre in the Oulu South region. The population is about 15 000. The goal of the practical nursing studies is to give versatile information about the social Ylivieska Vocational College has about 450 and health care field for basic care work that students and 40 members of staff. It offers two demands theoretical background knowledge vocational degree programmes providing ed- as well as the mastery of various instruments, ucation for future practical nurses and media nursing skills and methods. assistants. Compulsory modules: Ylivieska Vocational College also has an adult Support and Guidance of Growth education department offering education in Nursing and Care various fields. Rehabilitation support homes, health centres and service homes. It is also possible to carry out the on-the-job learn- Optional modules: ing abroad. Children’s and Youth Care and Education Mental Health and Vocational Qualification in Audiovisual Substance Abuse Welfare Work Communications, Media Assistant Nursing and Care Care for the Disabled The goal of the audiovisual communications Care for the Elderly degree is to give an introduction to the tasks of a media assistant. Every student will be ac- The degree programme includes 57 compe- quainted with basic theoretical background to tence points of on-the- job learning taking different areas of the audiovisual field - image, place in e.g. day care centres, elderly people’s light, video, graphic and sound technologies as well as media education - before entering specialized studies. care and cleaning services (institutional clean- ers, cleaning supervisors and cleaning techni- ACCOMMODATION AND Compulsory modules: cians) as well as re- employment training. SPARE TIME Audiovisual production The accommodation possibilities in Ylivies- Optional modules: These courses are offered in the forms of basic ka are good. Apartments can be inquired Graphic and web production qualifications (usually 2-3 years), further vo- from Ylivieskan Vuokra-asunnot Oy. Sound and event technology and production cational qualifications (usually about 1 year; aimed at students who already have anoth- The possibilities to spend your freetime in The degree programme includes 30 compe- er degree and/or some work experience) and town are excellent: there are gyms, sports tence points of on-the-job- learning, part of specialized vocational qualifications (aimed fields and halls, an ice rink, a swimming pool, which can be done abroad. at students who already have a degree and two libraries, the cultural centre Akustiikka, a wish to specialize further in their fields of ex- community college offering various evening ADULT EDUCATION pertise). courses, and the Northern Ostrobothnia Sum- mer University. Shorter courses include training for a hygiene Ylivieska Vocational College has a department passport (required by many enterprises in the of adult education specializing in diverse fields hotel, restaurant and catering business) and such as customer service, catering, family day YLIVIESKA VOCATIONAL COLLEGE for obtaining licenses to serve alcohol. Kuusitie 6 IMMIGRANTS AND INTERNATIONAL AC- PL 124, 84101 Ylivieska TIVITIES Tel. +358 (0)40 3120 400 Ylivieska Vocational College offers education www.jedu.fi/ylivieska for immigrants in the forms of preparatory education training them to be eligible for vo- International Coordinator cational degree programmes, as well as lan- Mr. Anssi Räisänen guage and integration courses. Student and Phone: +358 40 3120 437 expert exchanges as well as international pro- e-mail: [email protected] jects with various countries and continents promote the internalization of the college. You can also find us on Facebook! ADULT EDUCATION AND APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING CENTRE

Adult Education and Apprenticeship Training In adult education and apprenticeship train- Centre offers adult education and apprentice- ing you can study basic degrees, vocational ship training services to develop the region’s degrees, special vocational degrees as well as commercial and industrial life. non-degree-oriented additional training.

We arrange adult education and apprentice- The colleges within The Federation of Educa- ship training as vocational additional educa- tion in Jokilaaksot mainly arrange the offered tion and re-education in cooperation with the adult education. Also the theory teaching educational federation as well as other colleg- within the apprenticeship training as well es, working life centres and the commercial as the skills demonstrations are arranged in and industrial life of the region. The education these colleges as far as possible. is mostly degree-oriented, aimed at the adult population and answers to regional educa- Adult Education and Apprenticeship Training tional and developmental needs. Centre also coordinates the project activies in JEDU and the educational foresight work.

STUDY POSSIBILITIES Adult education and apprenticeship training and their different manners of realisation are CONTACT practical ways of obtaining vocational skills. In the education earlier qualifications and skills Adult Education and Apprenticeship Train- are taken into account. ing Centre

To enterprises we offer recruiting training and e-mail: [email protected] personnel training based on the needs of the enterprises themselves. Our expert partici- www.jedu.fi/aikuiskoulutus-ja-oppisopimus pates in the mapping of skills when needed. Maliskyläntie 2 We give aid in finding financing channels PL 72, 85501 Nivala for the recruiting training and the personnel training. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN JEDU

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION cation and The European Union. JEDU did get The Erasmus + VET Mobility Charter The Mobility Certificate from Leonardo da Vin- ci Programm. It was awarded to an organiza- The Federation of Education in Jokilaaksot has International cooperation in the vocational tion which has proven long-term experience been awarded with The Erasmus + VET Mobil- colleges of JEDU started already in the early and has shown high quality in Leonardo mo- ity Charter 2015-1-FI01-KA109-009220 by the 1990s. At that time Haapajärvi Vocational Col- bility projects. Finnish National Agency for the Erasmus+ pro- lege started cooperation with Hungarian Vo- gramme CIMO for the period from 1.1.2016 to cational Colleges. After that the international A certified organisation has a comprehensive 31.12.2020. cooperation has gradually become a part of development strategy, which also includes every day life in all JEDU’s Vocational Colleges. international activities. The international ac- CIMO recognizes the operational capacity of tivities of a certified organization involve both this organization to manage high quality mo- Oulainen Vocational College also has one of students and staff. bility projects and values its efforts to achieve the oldest cooperation partners in Estonia. greater internationalisation in VET through Tarto Hooldekodu has been a great partner for Certified organisations are further encour- the Erasmus+ Programme. The VET Mobili- social and health care students and teachers aged to develop their international activities ty Charter also recognizes the high quality for many years. strategically and improve their quality. of previous mobility projects, the long-term commitment to continuous improvement of Ylivieska Vocational College has long term The certificate was valid until the end of 2015. mobility and the strategic approach of the or- cooperation relationships to China and has ganization to incorporate international mobil- also started exporting Finnish vocational edu- In the spring 2015 JEDU applied for VET Mobil- ityin its activities. cation and training to China, expecially in the ity Charter in Erasmus + Program. field of social and healt care. The VET Mobility Charter was given to JEDU The Vocational Colleges in JEDU have had after together already many international projects accreditation during the spring 2015. finanzed by The Finnish National Board of Edu- VET MOBILITY CHARTER JEDU

THE FEDERATION OF EDUCATION IN JOKILAAKSOT

Haapajärvi Vocational College Haapavesi Vocational College Kalajoki Vocational College Nivala Vocational College Oulainen Vocational College Piippola Vocational and Cultural College Ylivieska Vocational College Adult Education and Apprenticeship Training Centre