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GRADUATION CELEBRATION 2024 RECAP

This summer, our incredible first batch of high school and vocational school students officially earned their “lakki”, a symbol of achievement in a student’s educational path, after 3 years of dedication! This is a huge milestone for both our students and Finest Future, and we couldn’t let it pass without a proper celebration. On 30th of May and 1st of June, our representatives are traveling across Finland to deliver the honored lakki and flowers. This gesture is our way of expressing gratitude for our students chose to start on this amazing journey with us. This moment marks the continuation of an incredible journey we share together 🌟💙 Let’s walk back the memories of these special moments with us 🥰

🌟 The Graduation Ceremony at Vocational School: STEP Järvenpää

Our first practical nurse Pan San Mai Ra and Ei Mon Mo just graduated from STEP Järvenpää on 30th of May, 2024. Let’s have a look at their ceremony.

A large group of people seated in rows at an indoor event, facing a stage where two speakers stand. The room is bright with natural light coming through tall windows.
Graduation Ceremony at STEP Järvenpä
A person on stage delivering a presentation to an audience. The screen behind them displays text in Finnish with floral accents. The room is well-lit, and attendees are seated facing the stage.
MCs introduce the “Sateenkaariunet” as a message sending to the Graduates that fears can be succumbed and everyone has the right to dream and welcome a more vibrant future.
A large group of people sitting in a conference room faces a presentation screen displaying the text "STEP KOULUTUS" with a heart-shaped logo. A speaker stands at a podium next to the screen.
Mirkka Aivelo, STEP’s aluepäällikkö (region manager)
People standing on a stage in front of an audience, with a large screen displaying the text "STEP KOULUTUS" above them. The background features a floral pattern.
Practical nurse Degree – Naming and Certificate
A group of people stand on a stage in front of a large screen displaying the "STEP Koulutus" logo with a floral background. The audience is seated, and several people wear white hats. The setting appears to be a formal event.
STEP’s teachers singing
A person stands outdoors in front of a birch tree, holding a bouquet of roses. They wear a patterned blouse and beige pants. The background is a park with green grass and trees.
Ei Mon Mo – Finest Future’s Vocational School Graduate

🌟 The Graduation Ceremony at High School

Three years of hard work at six different high schools including Mänttä, Savitaipale, Salo, Rantasalmi, Pori, and Rautjärvi, our very first 10 students from Uzbekistan and Vietnam are officially GRADUATES!

We’re incredibly proud of them who paved the way for future generations. They faced challenges head-on, embraced new experiences, and thrived in diverse learning environments. See photos and videos below from the ceremony and feel the chills!

Mänttä High School

A group of people in formal attire and white caps stand indoors, possibly at a graduation ceremony. The setting features a wooden ceiling with lights and a projector screen in the background.
A group of people in formal attire, wearing white caps, stand in a gymnasium. They are facing an audience seated in foldable chairs. The room has a wooden ceiling and walls, with a basketball hoop visible in the background.

Savitaipale High School

Three people stand outdoors on a sunny day, surrounded by greenery. The two women on either side wear hats and dresses, one in black and white and the other in a patterned outfit. The man in the center is in a dark suit.
Three women are standing together indoors on a gym floor. The woman on the left is wearing a patterned dress, the one in the middle is in a blue T-shirt and shorts, and the woman on the right is in a patterned coat over a white top and black pants.

Salo High School

Pori High School

Rantasalmi High School

A young woman wearing a white cap and a white blouse holds a diploma and a red rose, standing in front of a school building. The scene suggests a graduation ceremony.
A person wearing a white cap holds a bouquet of red roses, standing in a hallway. They are dressed in a white shirt with lace detail and have long dark hair.
A person in business attire jumps joyfully outside, holding a graduation cap and roses. A building with a red roof and white walls is in the background under a clear blue sky.

Rautjärvi High School

A person wearing a traditional student cap and a black suit with a striped tie stands in a room, leaning on a wooden table. The background includes a window with closed blinds and a gray wall.
A young man in a graduation cap stands smiling with a woman beside him. He holds a bouquet of roses and a blue folder. They are in a hall with rows of chairs and large windows in the background.

So proud of our Finest Future students at Mänttän Lukio – Anna, Julia, and Livia – who delivered their graduation speeches in Finnish on June 1st, 2024!

🌟 The Graduation Party by Finest Future

Finest Future is immensely proud to announce that our first-batch students from high school and vocational school have successfully graduated with a Finnish degree in hand. Their hard work, dedication, and countless sleepless nights have paid off, and we couldn’t be happier for them. This achievement deserves a proper celebration, which we called Graduation Party 🎉

We had the honor to welcome 12 graduates and distinguished guests: 

  • H.E. Mrs Ratu Silvy Gayatri – Ambassador of Indonesia
  • Ms. Rizkia Amelia Sania Putri, Head of Information, Socio-Cultural Affairs
  • Mrs. Le Thi Thuy Linh, acting as the Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy
  • Mrs. Tran Thi Phuong Thao, Third Secretary.
  • Mr. Ilkka Haahtela, Head of Finnish Immigration Service

The party was filled with laughter, emotion, appreciation, and inspiration. Let’s revisit these precious moments and inspiring speeches:

Bambi Dang, CEO of Finest Future
Peter Vesterbacka, CEO of Finest Future

Pihla Hyvävi, Finest teacher who was side by side with all of the First batch graduates in the beginning of their journey to study in Finland, shared her thoughts.

Watch our recap video here 👇

Are you ready to celebrate the Graduate of 2025 with us? 😉