Finland: National Lifelong guidance handbook 2024

The Finnish Lifelong Guidance Handbook is publishes by the MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS AND EMPLOYMENT in Finland. It is designed to be a practical and easy-to-use tool for all professionals working with lifelong guidance. It can be used to improve the quality of guidance services, harmonise practices and develop the competency of professionals.

The objectives of the Handbook:

• Increasing awareness The handbook aims to raise awareness of the importance of lifelong guidance at the level of individuals, organisations and society.
• Harmonising operating models It compiles frameworks and practice-oriented guidelines and recommendations for implementing lifelong guidance in different environments.
• Competency development The handbook serves as a tool for guidance professionals, helping them to assess and develop their own competence.
• Supporting strategic goals The handbook supports the achievement of the national strategic goals for lifelong guidance and their sub-goals