Event Program
Taitaja2020 Jyväskylä event has been cancelled because of the Coronavirus situation.
Taitaja2020 Jyväskylä event is much more than just a Finnish Championship in vocational skills! You can increase your knowledge in interesting seminars, peek into future working life through skill demonstrations, form useful networks in Uratori (Career Arena) and familiarize yourself with the products and services made by students in Tapahtumatori (Event Arena). You’ll love it!
Watching skill competitions and visiting side events is free of charge and open both for the participants and the public unless stated otherwise in the event program.
Venue: Paviljonki Trade Fair and Congress Center, Lutakonaukio 12, 40100 Jyväskylä. See the event area here! Exceptions in location are specified in the daily program.
The program is updated constantly.
Monday 11 May
Schedule
| Registration and Opening Day | ||
| 10.00–15.00 | Accreditation of competitors and team leaders | The main hall of Paviljonki |
| 12.00–15.00 | Joint action between the competitors, judges and other participants | |
| 14.00–15.00 | Meeting of the jury, team leaders and trainers | Auditorium 3 Wolmar |
| 16.00–17.30 | Opening ceremony | Event Arena, Paviljonki outdoor area |
Tuesday 12 May
Schedule
| Event Day 1 | ||
| 9.00–18.00 | Finnish Championships in vocational skills, competition day 1 | Halls and outdoors |
| 11.00–15.00 | Taitaja9 final, competition day 1 | Harju campus, Gradia, Sepänkatu 3, Jyväskylä |
| 10.00–17.00 | Theme day: Sports & Fun Activities for elementary school students and other groups | Event Arena, Paviljonki outdoor area |
| 10.00–13.00 | Taitaja Forum National Seminar in Finnish | Auditorium 2 Wiwi |
| 13.00–16.00 | TaitajaPLUS Seminar in Finnish | Auditorio 3 Wolmar |
| 13.00–17.00 | Guided tours in Finnish | Halls and outdoors, meeting at the main hall, Taitaja info, starting on the hour (every hour) |
| 17.00–22.00 | Casual Get-Together in Finnish style Cruise on the Lake Päijänne Dinner at Savutuvan Apaja, a traditional Finnish farmhouse | Meeting at Jyväskylä Lutakko Harbour at 17.00, Satamakatu 8, Jyväskylä |
| 18.00–20.00 | Jyväskylä City reception By invitation only | Jyväskylä City Hall, Vapaudenkatu 32, Jyväskylä |
Wednesday 13 May
Schedule
| Event Day 2 | ||
| 8.00–18.00 | Finnish Championships in vocational skills, competition day 2 | Halls and outdoor areas |
| 8.30–15.00 | Taitaja9 final, competition day 2 | Auditorium 1 Wilhelm |
| 9.00–17.00 | Theme day: Arts & Crafts Activities for elementary school students and other groups | Event Arena, Paviljonki outdoor area |
| 10.00–14.00 | International Seminar Envision the future | K305 Alvar |
| 14.00–16.00 | Guided tours in skills areas – Tours in English – TaitajaPLUS Skills, in Finnish | Halls and outdoors, meeting at the main hall, Taitaja info |
| 19.00–23.00 | Night at Priimus For Taitaja community and its partners, advance tickets | Restaurant Priimus, Gradia, Taulumäentie 45, Jyväskylä |
| 19.00–21.00 | Taitajafest Night for Competitors Doors open at 18.00 | Lutakko, Lutakonaukio 3, Jyväskylä |
Thursday 14 May
Schedule
| Event Day 3 | ||
| 8.00–12.00 | Finnish Championships in vocational skills, competition day 3 | Halls and outdoor areas |
| 13:00–15.00 | Preparty – towards the closing ceremony | Event Arena, Paviljonki outdoor area |
| 16.00–17.30 | Closing Ceremony | Auditorium 1 Wilhelm |
