Employed at a university of applied sciences
As a member, you are part of the strong community of universities of applied sciences. Association for OAJ’s Vocational Educators and Trainers OAO brings together professionals working in the field of teaching and research.
OAJ's organisational structure
Benefits and services for members
OAO’s national associations are:
- Aikuisopettajien liitto AKOL
- Ammatillisten oppilaitosten ja ammattikorkeakoulujen opettajat ja asiantuntijat AO
- Koulutuksen esihenkilöt ja asiantuntijat KEA
- KSOLLI (Kuurojen ja sokeain opettajain liitto)
- SKO – Teachers in Higher and Secondary Education in Finland
- Suomen musiikinopettajien liitto (SMOL)
- TOOL (Tekniikan alan oppilaitosten opettajien liitto)
The national associations compile goals related to member advocacy and policy as well as give presentations, launch initiatives and organise training.
We are your advocates
We develop collective agreements and working conditions in higher education institutions as well as education, science and innovation policies. We are also very familiar with issues related to IP rights.
We participate in working groups managed by various ministries that prepare matters pertaining to research, development and innovation, such as the funding of higher education institutions.