Urasuuntaaminen
Urasuuntaaminen is a term used in Finnish educational and vocational contexts to describe the process of guiding individuals toward decisions about education, training, and work. It encompasses assessing interests, abilities, values, and labor market conditions to help form a coherent plan for learning and employment. The aim is to support proactive career planning and smooth transitions between schooling, training, and the labor market.
In practice, urasuunnataminen occurs in schools, vocational institutes, employment services, libraries, and community organizations. It targets
Methods used in urasuunnataminen include self-assessment tools, career information and labor market data, counseling sessions, workshops,
The approach draws on established career development theories and emphasizes personalized guidance, equal access to information,
Challenges include keeping information up to date in a fast-changing labor market, addressing diverse needs, and