Vocational training and further education
Keuruu works closely with vocational colleges and universities in the surrounding area. See below for the educational institutions closest to Keuruu and find out what they have to offer! Don’t forget that Keuruu also has its own upper secondary school.
Gradia Vocational College
Gradia offers a wide range of education: vocational upper secondary qualifications, further and specialist vocational qualifications, as well as short courses and permit/licence trainings. Gradia also provides basic education for adults, preparatory education for vocational studies (TUVA), and other preparatory training. Its business and vitality services bring training opportunities directly to employers and workplaces.
In Keuruu, it is possible to study in Gradia’s practical nurse and care assistant programmes if there are enough local applicants. All mandatory modules can be completed in Keuruu when the group size is sufficient. On‑site teaching periods in areas of expertise take place in Jyväskylä. The common parts of the degree are taught in Keuruu and partly online.
SASKY Municipal Education and Training Consortium
SASKY’s nearest campus is located in Mänttä. At Sasky Mänttä Vocational School, you can study in the fields of technology, business, and services. In addition to vocational qualifications, you can also study further and specialist vocational qualifications. Mänttä also offers TUVA training (preparatory education for vocational studies).
Sasky’s Aiko Academy provides customised training for companies.
All vocational qualifications include learning at workplaces – whenever possible, in the Keuruu region. This learning takes place through training agreements or apprenticeship contracts.
Open university education
Open university studies are open to everyone, regardless of age or prior education. At an open university, you can study flexibly, for example alongside work. The range includes continuous study programmes, individual modules and larger study modules. Open
university courses are generally subject to a fee, but there are also free modules available. In some years, for example, Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences has also offered free courses to unemployed jobseekers, furloughed workers and asylum seekers. It is advisable to check tuition fees before registering for a course.
Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences Open University of Applied Sciences
The Open University of the University of Jyväskylä
IK College
IK College (Iso Kirja College) is a Christian folk college offering weekend courses, Bible studies, the ‘College Year’ programme for under 18 year old, camps and events in Keuruu.
At IK College, you can study folk college level degrees or qualifications recognised internationally as equivalent to university degrees in subjects such as the Bible, as well as church, youth and missionary work.
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