The Taitaja 2026 semifinals are taking place this week across Finland. In the semifinals, the most talented students in vocational education compete for a place in the Taitaja finals.
This year, Vamia is hosting two competition categories: 101 Vehicle Technology and 305 Health and Social Care.
The Vehicle Technology competitions take place today, while the Practical Nursing semifinals will be held tomorrow.
Vamia is represented in Vehicle Technology by Lauri Kojonen and Salla Hietanen.
In the Health and Social Care semifinals, participants from Vamia are Enni Alaluusua, Iia Häggman, and Nea Kujanpää.
In total, 30 competitors from Vamia are taking part in the semifinals.
In the photo: Asa and Meri training for the Taitaja semifinals.
Participants from Vamia in This Week’s Semifinals
- 101 Automobile Technology – Lauri Kojonen and Salla Hietanen
- 206 Web Development – Andrii Dmytrenko
- 302 Hairdressing – Sara Pokutova
- 303 Beauty Care – Moona Ollikainen and Viola Kujanpää
- 305 Health and Social Care– Enni Alaluusua, Iia Häggman, Nea Kujanpää
- 310 Entrepreneurship – Elin Svens and Ellen Holms
- 313 Financial Administration – Eelis Tampsi, Jade Heikkilä, Sara Söderholm, Wallace Gichuhi
- 315 Welfare Technology – Aaro Järviö and Silja Angervo
- 405 Plumbing and Heating– Elmeri Lehto, Jeremias Kinnunen, Vili Nikkilä
- 407 Building Construction – Eetu Koskela
- 502 Cooking – Meri Aholainen, Randy Asa Kansichi, Eelin Holm, Kasper Kammonen
- 603 CNC Machining – Alex Evans, Olli Riskula, Riku Kaarela
- 605 Welding – Jussi Panula, Otso Määttä