We invite you to the second event under the “India meets Finland” series on the theme of Vocational Education.
The event will serve as an introduction on VET in Finland and India with a special focus on Digital Skills and Health & Wellness. The main goal of the event is to take stock of the present cooperation, share best practices and identify new avenues for future collaboration between the two countries in this sector. The event is being organised in cooperation with Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI) and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
Join us to hear more about how Finland and India can combine their efforts and collaborate with each other in VET!
Time: 30 September 2021, 09.30–12.30 EEST / 1200–1500 IST
Location: Online – link to the online event will be shared closer to the event
Agenda (EEST / IST):
09.30–09.50 / 12.00–12.20 Welcome remarks
09.50–10.05 / 12.20–12.35 Introduction to Vocational Education in Finland
10.05–10.10 / 12.35–12.40 Introduction to Skills Finland
10.10–10.40 / 12.40–13.10 Introduction to Vocational Education in India
10.40–10.45 / 13.10–13.15 Break
10.45–11.15 / 13.15–13.45 Panel discussion I: Digital Skills – Creating a future-ready workforce
11.15–11.45 / 13.45–14.15 Panel discussion II: Health & Wellness – Scope and Opportunities post-COVID
11.45–12.20 / 14.15–14.50 Discussion on future areas of collaboration
12.20–12.30 / 14.50–15.00 Closing remarks
The “India meets Finland” series is a joint collaboration between the Embassy of India in Finland and Business Finland. The goal is to demystify both markets and present live business opportunities for companies in India, Finland, as well as globally. The first event under the series, “Digital Finland meets Digital India”, was held on 10 March 2021.
