Key figures on apprenticeship training in Finland

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26 Aug 2016

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Apprenticeship training is an excellent way to gain entry to the labour market. In Finland the low participation rates of students under 20 years of age and students dropping out of apprenticeship training leading to higher-level qualifications is a problem and an area needing improvement. Student numbers declined in the 2010s, which can be partly attributed to cuts in funding. In particular, funding for vocational further education and training provided in the form of apprenticeship training has been cut as part of the government austerity measures.

This report examines apprenticeship training in Finland from different perspectives. The themes covered are the number of students, completion of qualifications, education and training providers and funding in Finland. An international comparison is also included.

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