As a member of the Finnish Seamen’s Union you can participate in different courses ranging from ADP-skills to shop steward education and developing own skills.

The Finnish Seamen’s Service office (MEPA) annually organizes for seafarers many different possibilities to study and participate in hobbies and past-times. The subjects of the courses are languages, information technology, many types of recreation and exercises.

The Workers’ Education Association of Finland (TSL) offers courses the subjects of which vary from democratic citizenship and self-development to ADP-skills. You can ask from your own local trade union branch for a subsidy when participating in education organised by TSL.

The course selection of the Kiljava Institute is comprehensive. The Kiljava Institute’s education and courses ranges from shop steward and occupational safety education to information technology and even up to university level. During the summer the Kiljava Institute offers more specialised activities and possibilities for self-development.