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
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
Lähteneet opiskelijatLähteneet asiantuntijat
Saapuneet opiskelijat
Saapuneet asiantuntijat
59 74
49 50
76
98
85
82
124
100
68
148
2010
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
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