Keuda and the municipality of Tuusula signed a cooperation agreement on the implementation of the Taitaja2026 competitions in Tuusula.

Keuda and the municipality of Tuusula have signed a cooperation agreement that will enable the Taitaja2026 national vocational skills competition to be held in Tuusula in spring 2026. Under the agreement, the Tuusula Sports Centre, Urkka, will serve as the main venue for the competition. The sports centre’s versatile indoor and outdoor facilities and the nearby Sula business park provide an excellent setting for the competitions. 

− It is a pleasure to organise this event in partnership with Keuda. The rapidly developing town of Tuusula has facilities for even larger events. We warmly welcome all participants, says Kalle Ikkelä, Mayor of Tuusula.

Taitaja2026 – 50 disciplines and 50,000 visitors 

Taitaja2026 is Finland’s largest annual vocational education and skills competition. Nearly 50 vocational education disciplines compete for national championship titles in the competition. Competitors will be selected through semi-finals held in January 2026, and the event is expected to attract around 50,000 visitors from all over Finland. Primary school pupils from the Central Uusimaa region, their guardians and representatives from the world of work and business will be invited to attend. 

− Taitaja2026 is, above all, an opportunity to highlight the diversity and importance of vocational education and training for society. The competitions are not just a showcase for students’ skills, but also offer companies, educational institutions and the entire community an opportunity to build cooperation and learn from each other, says Riikka-Maria Yli-Suomu, Director of the Keuda Municipal Consortium. 

Urkka Sports Centre as the hub for competitions 

The Tuusula Sports Centre, Urkka, will serve as the main venue for the Taitaja2026 competitions. Thanks to the agreement, the competitions will have access to the sports centre’s indoor and outdoor facilities, as well as the facilities and outdoor areas of the Sula business park. This will provide an even broader framework for the competition and offer companies a unique opportunity to be seen as part of a major national event. 

The Taitaja2026 competitions being held in Central Uusimaa, within easy reach of Tuusula, is a significant achievement that strengthens Keuda’s role as a leader in vocational education. Cooperation with the municipality of Tuusula has been inspiring and smooth from the outset – together we are creating a framework in which future professionals can shine and network with companies in the region, says Keuda’s competition director Hanna Nyrönen. 

Cooperation agreement ensures smooth running of competitions 

Under the cooperation agreement, the municipality of Tuusula will enable the competitions to be held at the Tuusula Sports Centre and its surrounding areas from 18 to 22 May 2026. The municipality will also provide support services to ensure the success of the competitions, including assistance with transport and parking arrangements. The municipality’s group companies are involved in supporting the organisation of the competitions. 

Come and watch the professionals of the future 

Keuda and the municipality of Tuusula invite all interested parties to follow the Taitaja2026 competitions. The four-day event offers a great insight into the skills and development of future professionals. Taitaja2026 also provides companies with a unique opportunity to network and recruit future talent. 

The Taitaja2026 competitions are a joint show of strength for the entire Central Uusimaa region. This agreement enables high-quality competitions to be held, allowing students, teachers, companies and the public to experience something unique. The facilities and opportunities offered by the sports centre support the diversity of the competition and give students the chance to showcase their skills in the best possible environment, Nyrönen sums up. 

Further information:

Keuda 

Competition Director Hanna Nyrönen, +358 40 521 8428, hanna.nyronen@keuda.fi 

Riikka-Maria Yli-Suomu, Director of the Municipal Association, riikka-maria.yli-suomu@keuda.fi
   
 

Tuusula Municipality 

Mayor Kalle Ikkelä, +358 40 314 3001, kalle.ikkela@tuusula.fi 

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