Carola Helle-Kolunen

Carola Helle-Kolunen has extensive experience in education and training, currently serving as a Senior Adviser and Training Coordinator at the Finnish National Agency for Education since June 2000. Previously, Carola held the position of Adviser in education and occupations at TE-services from July 1997 to June 2000 and worked as a Sales Negotiator at Mercuri International Oy / Mercuri Finland from January 1994 to June 1997. Additional experience includes a role as a Project Worker at Handwerkskammer Rheinhessen in mid-1995. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree from the University of Helsinki, completion of a post-degree programme in Vocational Teacher Education from JAMK University of Applied Sciences, and other specialized certifications from Opetushallitus and Yrkesakademin i Österbotten, as well as studies in Adult and Continuing Education Administration at Stockholm University.