Salpaus Further Education

Salpaus Further Education (Koulutuskeskus Salpaus or Salpaus) is a regional college providing vocational education and training, staff development services and general upper secondary education in the Lahti region, Päijänne Tavastia province, Finland. Salpaus operates in six different locations, in Lahti, Asikkala, Heinola, Hollola, Nastola and Orimattila.

Salpaus provides vocational upper-secondary and adult education and training in the fields defined by the Ministry of Education:

• Culture
• Humanities and education
• Natural resources and the environment
• Natural sciences
• Social science, business and administration
• Social services, health and sport
• Technology, communication and transport
• Tourism, catering and domestic services

Salpaus Further Education is an independent division of Lahti Region Educational Consortium with divisions of Lahti University of Applied Sciences and Tuoterengas. Salpaus Further Education employs approximately 640 teachers and other staff.