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EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE IN FINLAND. PRESENTATION AIMS AT INTRODUCING. Finnish education and training system Finnish labour administration Educational and vocational guidance and counselling as well as career planning services in Finland - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
1 9/2007
EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE
IN FINLAND
2 9/2007
PRESENTATION AIMS AT INTRODUCING
• Finnish education and training system
• Finnish labour administration
• Educational and vocational guidance and counselling as well as career planning services in Finland
• Clients, cooperation networks and professionals in the field of guidance and counselling in Finland
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4 9/2007
FINNISH EDUCATION AND TRAINING POLICY
MAIN GOALS ARE TO
- ensure a high level of education and training to all citizens- promote the well-being of citizens- ensure that skills required by a changing environment are
available in the society ________________________________________________
- all citizens entitled to basic general education in Finland- instruction given in Finnish and Swedish- available also in Sámi, sign language and Romany
5 9/2007
FINNISH EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYSTEM
PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION
- all children entitled to voluntary pre-school education one year before compulsory education
- provided by day-care centres or in connection with compulsory schools
- to improve childrens´s learning abilities and to encourage their independence
6 9/2007
FINNISH EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYSTEM
COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOLS
- compulsory education begins at the age of 7- comprehensive school (primary and lower secondary education) lasts nine years- more than 50 % of those completing comprehensive school go
to upper secondary education and almost 40 % to vocational training
- voluntary education available for those having completed comprehensive school, but not secured a further study place
- basic education provides pupils with skills and knowledge necessary in life
7 9/2007
FINNISH EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYSTEM
UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOLS
- no grade levels
-> students make their own individual study plan based on - available course supply and - maximum time allowed for completing studies
- curriculum consists of 75 courses (i.e. compulsory, optional specialisation and applied courses), each consisting of 38 lessons
- courses from vocational schools can be included in the curriculum- national matriculation examination is eligibility criterion for all post-
secondary education (i.e. universities and polytechnics)
8 9/2007
FINNISH EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYSTEM
VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
- provides young people with a vocational qualification in all branches leading to an independent profession
- training is developed in cooperation with trade and industry
and it consists of modules- all studies include at least six months of on-the-job training- admission to higher education possible after completed studies
in vocational training- apprenticeship training and competence-based qualifications
available for young people and adults
9 9/2007
FINNISH EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYSTEM
POLYTECHNICS
- non-university higher education with professional orientation- study time 3,5 – 4 years to complete degree programmes- provide Bachelor’s degrees but also post-graduate degrees
UNIVERSITIES
- provide lower and higher academic degrees as well as post-
graduate degrees of a licentiate and a doctorate
10 9/2007
FINNISH EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYSTEM
ADMISSION TO UPPER SECONDARY AND HIGHER
EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
- joint application system the primary way to apply for admission to upper secondary schools, vocational schools, folk high schools, and polytechnics
- selection based on school certificates and grades- aptitude tests can be used- completion of upper secondary education qualification gives
eligibility for higher education
11 9/2007
FINNISH EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYSTEM
ADULT EDUCATION SYSTEM
LIBERAL AND GENERAL EDUCATION- folk high schools, study centres, summer universities, physical education centres- general upper secondary education designed for adult needs: a whole qualification or only specific subjects
VOCATIONAL TRAINING- self-motivated training, labour market training, in-service training and apprenticeship training
12 9/2007
FINNISH LABOUR ADMINISTRATION
OVERALL GOALS are to- improve the functioning of the labour market- develop working life organisations- advance employment and integration of immigrants
STRATEGIC GOALS are to- reduce structural unemployment- ensure availability of skilled labour- enhance labour productivity- form a basis for active labour immigration policy- promote entrepreneurship and self-employment
13 9/2007
THREE-TIER ORGANISATION OF FINNISH LABOUR ADMINISTRATION
Ministry of Labour
Labour Market Departments of Employment
and Economic Development Centres (15)
Employment offices (101)
- employment exchange
- services for development of vocational
skills
- measures to promote employment, and
advice on employment benefits
14 9/2007
FINNISH GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SYSTEM
COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOLS
UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOLS
VOCATIONAL COLLEGES
POLYTECHNICS
UNIVERSITIES
EMPLOYMENT OFFICES
Vocational guidance and career planning
Educational and vocational information services
Employment exchange services
CENTRE FOR INTER-NATIONAL MOBILITY CIMO
Euroguidance Finland
15 9/2007
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING at educational institutions
COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOLS- national curriculum (2003): goals for guidance and counselling
for forms 1-2, 3-6, and 7-9- guidance covers study skills, self-knowledge, further education
and training options, occupations and working life, including
1-2 week work experience for pupils at upper stage of compre-hensive school
- individual, small group and classroom guidance available- school counsellors are trained comprehensive school teachers
with specialisation studies in guidance and counselling
16 9/2007
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING at educational institutions
UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOLS- curriculum includes one compulsory and one optional course of guidance, both consisting of 38 hrs- guidance covers planning of study programme, learning
techniques, self-knowledge, further education, occupations and work
- guidance counsellors are trained teachers with supplementary training in guidance and counselling- guidance counsellors, group advisers and teachers are all involved in guidance and counselling
17 9/2007
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING at educational institutions
VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS- guidance provides students with individual support in studies,
career planning and finding employment- school counsellors are trained teachers with a specialisation in
guidance and counselling - guidance is usually integrated into teaching in classes, also
personal and small group guidance available to students- careers service to help students enter the labour market
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GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING at educational institutions
BASIC AND GENERAL UPPER SECONDARY EDUCATION OF
ADULTS
- goal is to give adults a varied general education and an opportunity to complete their unfinished studies
- guidance focuses on designing personal curricula, developing study skills, selecting relevant subjects
- Individual, small group guidance and web-tutoring available
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GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING at educational institutions
POLYTECHNICS
- comprehensive guidance and counselling system for planning of studies, career planning, work placements, international exchange opportunities
- career services unit in all polytechnics offers services to students and employers
- information about careers, recruitment and job exchange at http://www.jobstep.net
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GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING at educational institutions
UNIVERSITIES- general student counselling for students enrolled in universities
and for those seeking admittance to them- special office for student guidance: information about studies- faculties/institutes: student affairs secretary, academic and other
staff members responsible for tutoring and advising- career services unit in all universities offers services to students
and employers (practical training, jobs, career guidance)- website of the Academic Career Services network:
http://www.aarresaari.net (services for students and employers)
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GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING at employment offices
VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE & CAREER PLANNING SERVICES
- available for all young people and adults free of charge- vocational guidance psychologists help clients with career
choice, professional development and employment
-> personal and small group guidance to clients
-> psychological tests can be used- demand for these services has increased considerably
22 9/2007
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING at employment offices
EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES- information to all clients about education, training, occupa-
tions and working life as well as about studying and training opportunities abroad
- education and training advisors answer clients
inquiries face-to-face, by phone and by email - information services include web-based information system,
collection of publications, guidebooks, brochures, videos about education, training and occupations
- national telephone helpline: Koulutuslinja
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GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING at employment offices
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
- help job-seekers to find work and employers to find employees- employment consultants work either at the information desk,
job-centre, basic services or so-called specialised services - group training in job seeking given by employment consultants
e.g. methods, channels, evaluation of own strengths and skills
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GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING at employment offices
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
- for people with disabilities- include vocational guidance and career planning, guidance in
employment and rehabilitation- can include health and aptitude tests, and other support
measures- includes always individual guidance and counselling- provided by specialist employment advisers and vocational
guidance psychologists
25 9/2007
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING at employment offices
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING FOR IMMIGRANTS
- immigrants residing permanently in Finland entitled to same
services in employment offices as Finns- employment consultants specialised in serving immigrants at
the larger offices- personal integration plan for unemployed immigrants
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GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING at employment offices
EURES – European Employment Services- EURES network consists of EU27, Norway and Iceland- EURES advisers responsible for guidance, information and
employment exchanges for those seeking work in another European country
- forum for employers to advertise vacancies and to recruit employees
- EURES database contains information about working and living conditions in different countries
- information at http://www.mol.fi/eures
27 9/2007
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING at employment offices
LABOUR MARKET TRAINING- primarily for unemployed people- for young and adult in transitional periods - free of charge, financial support available - training can include guidance and counselling, language training- consists mainly of initial vocational training, vocational re-
training, further or continuing training- organised by vocational adult education centres, higher
education institutions etc
28 9/2007
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR LIFELONG GUIDANCE EXPERTISE
- operates at the University of Jyväskylä- multidisciplinary research unit- to support national lifelong guidance services and policy
developments- focus on guidance and counselling services for young people
and adults, improving access to guidance, development of support systems for career guidance
29 9/2007
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
CIMO AS EUROGUIDANCE FINLAND
- CIMO is part of the Euroguidance network operating in 32 countries
- main tasks to promote international mobility and European dimension in guidance
- primary target group: guidance counsellors in education and employment sectors
- services: in-service training, information on opportunities for international mobility, ACADEMIA exchange programme, PLOTEUS website: http://ec.europa.eu/ploteus
30 9/2007
TRAINING OF GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS
EDUCATION SECTOR
Universities of Jyväskylä and Joensuu, Vocational Teacher
Education Colleges in Hämeenlinna and Jyväskylä as well as Åbo
Akademi are responsible for guidance counsellor training in Finland
EMPLOYMENT SECTOR
Ministry of Labour arranges basic training for all new employment
consultants and counsellors, vocational guidance psychologists,
and education and training advisers
31 9/2007
CHALLENGES to guidance and counselling
- SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE emphasised in all sectors of society
-> development of citizens’ career management skills
-> increase accessibility of the services
-> development of career guidance quality assurance systems
-> basic and continuing training of guidance practitioners
-> guidance at transitional periods
-> personal study plans at higher education
-> guidance and counselling of adults
32 9/2007
GUIDANCE IN FINLAND -BOOKLET
GUIDANCE IN FINLAND –booklet is available on the internet at
http://www.cimo.fi
-> in English -> Publications-> på svenska -> Publikationer-> suomeksi -> Julkaisut ja tilastot
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GUIDANCE IN FINLAND –BOOKLET
JOINTLY PROVIDED BY
- Ministry of Employment and the Economy
http://www.tem.fi- Ministry of Education
http://www.minedu.fi- Finnish National Board of Education
http://www.oph.fi- Centre for International Mobility CIMO
http://www.cimo.fi