THE FEDERATION OF EDUCATION IN JOKILAAKSOT Achieving more together THE FEDERATION OF EDUCATION IN JOKILAAKSOT 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, Haapavesi, Kalajoki, Nivala, Oulainen, assessing competence-based qualifications. Piippola and Ylivieska, 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 Siikalatva Alavieska • 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 Finland 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 Oulu south area in Vocational Qualification in Electrical En- Oulu Province. 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