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The Service Centre for Continuous Learning and Employment (SECLE) has granted the FITech Network University a funding of 476 000 euros for the futher development of green transition skills. The courses will be provided by Aalto University, Tampere University, University of Oulu, and Åbo Akademi University. Aalto University coordinates the FITech collaboration within the project.

Topics include wood materials, wood construction, water management, and project management

With the funding, FITech will offer training for adult learners on water supply systems and industrial wood construction. The free courses will add up-to-date expertise on the green transition to FITech's course offerings, covering topics such as wood as a technical material from the macro level to the molecular level, design of wooden structures, business models in construction, as well as water supply systems and the societal significance of water services.

The project enables the deepening and strengthening of FITech Network's continuous learning offerings for those working in the field of technology. The courses will complement the existing courses on energy, hydrogen economy, wind power, and digitalisation, which are the key areas for Finland's competitiveness.

Courses for professionals and adult learners interested in the topics

The target group for the courses includes individuals currently working or interested in working in expert or managerial positions in industries where innovations and technologies related to waste and water management as well as industrial wood construction can be utilised to promote national exports. There will be courses available in both Finnish and English.

Adult learners can choose to complete one or more courses, based on their own needs and interests and the time they have available for studying. Most courses can be completed flexibly as online studies, for example alongside work, though some include components requiring some attendance on campus.

The first courses will be organised in January 2025 and the training will be offered until spring 2026.

What is FITech?

FITech (The Finnish Institute of Technology) is a network consisting of nine universities offering education in technology in Finland: Aalto University, University of Eastern Finland, University of Jyväskylä, LUT University, University of Oulu, Tampere University, University of Turku, Åbo Akademi University and University of Vaasa. Founding members are also Technology Industries of Finland (Teknologiateollisuus) and the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland (TEK). FITech Network University is coordinated by Aalto University.

The founding mission of FITech is to increase the co-operation of Finnish technical universities. The goal is to guide experts to growth sectors in Finland and respond to competence needs arising in the field of technology. The projects of FITech network are funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Service Center for Continuous Learning and Employment (SECLE).

Additionally, FITech offers free courses related to, for example, digitalisation and renewable energy.