South Savo

Vocational College

Administrative Board

– CEO

– Rector of the Vocational College, Welfare and Service Sectors

(Tourism and Catering, Health Care and Social Services, Business and

Administration, Textiles and Clothing, Information and Communications

Technology, Language and Integration Training)

– Rector of the Vocational College, Technology and Production Sector

(Automotive and Transport Engineering, Construction Engineering,

Electrical Engineering and IT, Mechanical Engineering, Forestry,

Agriculture and Horticulture)

– Director of Finance and Administration, Deputy Managing Director of

Etelä-Savon Koulutus Oy (Administration and Finance)

– Director of Expertise (Personnel Development, Student Welfare)

– Director of Adult Education

(Adult Education and Apprenticeship Training)

– Project Manager (Regional Development and Entrepreneurship Support)

ESEDU - South Savo Vocational College

• A vocational college of secondary education maintained by South

Savo Education Ltd.

• Units in Mikkeli, Pieksämäki and Juva

• Key figures

9,000 students annually

2,700 studying for a vocational qualification

6,200 adult students

South Savo Education Ltd.

• Limited company founded 2009

• Prior to this the education providers were the joint municipal

education authorities for Central and South Savo

• The limited company is owned by the cities of Mikkeli and Pieksämäki

and the municipality of Juva

• A non-profit limited company

• Employs 500 people, of whom 330 educational staff and 200 in support services

• Maintains the South Savo Vocational College

• Annual budget around 45 M€

Vocational upper secondary qualifications

• Choice of 21 degrees in 7 fields of study

• Duration of full-time studies 3 years (120 credits)

• 90 credits vocational modules

• 20 supplement vocational skills

• 10 free-choice modules

• Upper secondary school studies possible (national

matriculation exam)

• Study periods abroad possible

• Coaching and careers guidance for students

Fields of study and qualifications

• Natural Resources and

the Environment

– Gardener

– Rural Entrepreneur

– Forest Machine Operator

• Social Sciences, Business and Administration

– Vocational Qualification in Business and

Administration

• Natural Sciences

– Vocational Qualification in Business

Information Technology

• Tourism, Catering and Domestic Services

– Site Facilities and Home Operative

– Waiter/Waitress and Cook

– Home Economics Programme

• Social Services, Health and Sports

– Practical Nurse

– Hairdresser

– Beauty Therapist

• Culture

– Artisan

– Media Assistant

• Technology, Communications and Transport

– Property Maintenance Operative

– Plater-welder and Machinist

– Heating, Plumbing and Ventilation Fitter

– Vehicle Mechanic

– Vehicle Body Repairer

– Vehicle Painter

– Driver

– Parts Salesperson

– Electronics Assembler and

ICT Mechanic

– Electrician

– Infrastructure Builder, Builder

– Surveyor

– Joiner

– Painter

– Dressmaker

– Baker/Confectioner

Adult Education and Training

• A wide range of competence-based qualifications

for adults: 80 vocational,

further and specialist qualifications

• Preparatory training for qualification

• Certification training and tests for working life

• Supplementary and in-service training, coaching

and careers guidance

• Versatile funding options available

Units

Pieksämäki • Kuusitie

Kuusitie 41, 76120 Pieksämäki

• Nikkarila

Metsäopistontie 100, 76100 Pieksämäki

Juva • Juva

Tirrolantie 7, 51900 Juva

We also provide adult education and

training outside our units.

Mikkeli

• Otavankatu Otavankatu 4, 50100 Mikkeli

• Raviradantie Raviradantie 4–6, 50100 Mikkeli

Raviradantie 8–10, 50100 Mikkeli

• Taitola Raviradantie 18, 50100 Mikkeli

• Kinnari Arinakatu 9, 50170 Mikkeli

• Otava School Farm Koulutilantie 12, 50670 Otava

• Salosaari Metsäkouluntie 10, 50800 Mikkeli

• Metal workshop Viilarintie 2, 50600 Mikkeli

Studying in Esedu

• Practical education and training

• Closely connected to working life

• A key role for on-the-job learning

• Service skills included in all studies

• Updated learning environments to support learning

• Competence demonstrated at work and in training

situations

• Entrepreneurship training features prominently in

the studies

• Training for Skills competitions

• Student activities

• Continuous improvement of quality

• International mobility

International mobility 2010-2012

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100

120

140

160

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Saapuneet opiskelijat

Saapuneet asiantuntijat

59 74

49 50

76

98

85

82

124

100

68

148

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2011

2012

Guidance and counselling

• According to core curriculum guidance and counselling should

ensure that students:

– Receive sufficient information on their education and training

– Receive information and experience of the world of work, entrepreneurship

and and occupations

– Are provided with international contacts, study and work opportunities

– Receive support in case of personal or study-related problems

• All study programmes include min. 1,5 credits of student counselling

• Personal study plans, recognising prior learning etc.

• All staff take part

• 7 full-time + 3 part time quidance counsellors for 2100 students