ammattialoja
Ammattialoja (occupational fields) is a Finnish term referring to broad categories of occupations used to classify the labor market. The concept groups jobs by the nature of the work, required skills, and professional training, rather than by the activity of the employer. It is used in labor statistics, vocational education, and policy planning.
In practice, classifications used by Statistics Finland and other authorities rely on ammattialat as major occupational
Ammattialoja should be distinguished from toimialat (industries or sectors). While toimialat classify the activity of a
In education and workforce development, identifying ammattialoja helps align curricula and training programs with actual labor