The vocational start

Do you have difficulties deciding what to study?

Join our program The Vocational Start Program and discover what you are interested in!
The Vocational Start is a one-year program at YA! Vocational Education and Training, located at the Unit in Vanha Vaasa.
The Vocational Start Program is for you who:

• Has graduated from comprehensive school
• Don’t know what you want to study
• Has begun studying at the wrong program

You will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the studies and professions in fields below:

• Technology and Communication
• Natural Sciences
• Natural Resources and the Environment
• Tourism, Catering and Domestic Services
• Social Services, Health Care and Sports
• Culture

During this year you can acquire the formal competencies of: basic data processing certificate, hygiene proficiency certificate, first aid. In this program the emphasis is on practical tasks in several fields. We will also work with developing students’ personal and social qualities needed in today’s working life. In addition to professional experiences and individual tutoring students will also read general subjects such as languages and mathematics and have a chance of improving their skills.
A part of the knowledge and skills received during this year will be accredited in students’ future vocational studies. After a year of introductory studies in the Vocational start Program, it will be easier to decide on what you want to specialize in. You will also have improved your chances of being accepted to the vocational program you are interested in and have laid the foundation of knowledge which will be useful for your future.