Tredu Tampereen seudun ammattiopisto

Name

Tredu Tampereen seudun ammattiopisto

Legal name

Tredu Tampereen seudun ammattiopisto

Website

https://tredu.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Apprenticeship training
• Adult education
• Workplace learning
• Vocational qualifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampere

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: As a public vocational education institution operated by the City of Tampere (Tampereen kaupunki), Tredu is primarily funded through municipal budgets and national education funding from the Finnish government. Education is free for students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tredu is a publicly funded vocational education institution delivering competence-based qualifications and apprenticeship training across 13 fields of study, including business, tourism, restaurant and catering services, logistics, construction, technology, cleaning and property services, and media. The institution serves over 17,000 students annually through 13 campuses in the Tampere region, offering youth education, adult continuing education, apprenticeship training, international programs in English, and customized corporate training for employers.

Product overview

Tredu Tampereen seudun ammattiopisto is a vocational education institution (ammattiopisto) operated by the City of Tampere. The institution offers a diverse portfolio of educational programs and services across 13 campuses with over 17,000 annual students. The product portfolio includes vocational qualifications across multiple sectors (business, tourism, restaurant/catering, logistics, construction, technology, etc.), both in Finnish and English. Supporting services include Tuudo for student placement, TreduNavi for admission guidance, teaching restaurants and cafe-shops operated by students, the Aurora-talo construction project, and specialized units like Konepajakoulu (machine shop school) and Platform6 (entrepreneurship). The institution serves applicants through various pathways including joint admission (yhteishaku), continuous admission (jatkuva haku), and apprenticeship training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vocational Qualification in Business (English Program) Vocational qualification program taught in English covering business operations and administration, for international and English-speaking students.
• Vocational Qualification in Tourism Industry (English Program) Vocational qualification program taught in English for tourism industry professionals, for international and English-speaking students.
• Vocational Qualification in Restaurant and Catering Services (English Program) Vocational qualification program taught in English for restaurant and catering services sector, for international and English-speaking students.
• Vocational Qualification in Cleaning and Property Services (English Program) Vocational qualification program taught in English for cleaning and property services sector, for international and English-speaking students.
• Apprenticeship Training (Oppisopimuskoulutus) Workplace-based vocational training where learning occurs primarily at the employer's premises, combining on-the-job learning with theoretical instruction.
• Adult Education (Aikuiskoulutus) Continuing education and skill updates for adults already in the workforce, including career transitions, upskilling, and recognition of prior learning.
• Konepajakoulu (Machine Shop School) Specialized training unit for machinery and production technology education, serving as a center of excellence for mechanical engineering vocational training.
• Platform6 Startup hub operated by Tredu supporting entrepreneurship and business development within the vocational education ecosystem.
• Tuudo Harkkapaikka-alusta Platform connecting students seeking work and workplace learning positions with employers offering positions; employers receive free access to create profiles and publish job listings.
• TreduNavi Admission Services Admission services providing guidance for applicants seeking to enroll in Tredu's vocational education programs, helping them navigate the application process.
• Customized Corporate Training (Koulutukset yrittäjille ja henkilöstölle) Customized training programs for entrepreneurs and company personnel, and international customized training (Kansainväliset tilauskoulutukset).
• Sports Academy Specialized sports program combining vocational education with sports training, enabling student-athletes to pursue both academic and athletic development.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DSVminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2026Logistics company participating in the annual Retee ja reilu logistiikkapäivä (Retee ja reilu Logistics Day) event, showcasing logistics industry career opportunities to students.
• Koiviston Auto Tampere OyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2026Bus transport company participating in logistics industry event connecting students with transportation sector employers.
• Hiab SuomiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2026Equipment manufacturer participating in logistics day event, demonstrating loader crane and materials handling equipment to students.
• Rotator OyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2026Materials handling equipment company participating in industry networking event with Tredu.
• Poliisi (Police)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2026Finnish police participating in logistics day to inform students about transport and logistics career opportunities in public sector.
• Ilmavoimat (Finnish Air Force)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2026Finnish Air Force presenting driver career paths and recruitment information to logistics students during industry event.
• Hämeen ammatti-instituutti (Hami)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2026Vocational institution collaborating on joint logistics industry event, promoting inter-institutional cooperation in vocational education.
• TAKK (Tampereen Aikuiskoulutustyöväen Säätiö)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2026Co-organizer of VAKS 2026 (national vocational education seminar) with Tredu, demonstrating strategic partnership in sector development.
• Scania Suomi OyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2026Truck manufacturer showcasing commercial vehicles and discussing career paths with logistics students.
• Posti Kuljetus OyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2026National postal and logistics service company connecting with students for recruitment and workplace learning opportunities.
• DACHSER Finland OyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2026International logistics provider participating in industry outreach event for students.
• Platform6coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStartup hub operated by Tredu supporting entrepreneurship and business development within the vocational education ecosystem.
• Ruokapankki (Food Bank)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Tampereen ev.lut. seurakunnan Ruokapankki to utilize surplus food as raw materials in process technology education.
• TavaraTaxi OyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivery service company led by CEO Ville Mäkinen who participates in working life forum with Tredu, influencing training content and student opportunities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Keuda (Keski-Uudenmaan koulutuskuntayhtymä): Municipal vocational education consortium in the Helsinki metropolitan area offering multi-sector vocational training — directly comparable public vocational provider to Tredu.
• Koulutuskeskus Salpaus: Lahti-region municipal vocational provider offering multi-sector vocational qualifications and adult education — directly comparable in scale, scope, and operating model to Tredu.
• Varia (Vantaan ammattiopisto): Vantaa municipal vocational college providing vocational qualifications across many fields including technology, business, and services — a directly comparable Finnish regional vocational peer.
• Sedu (Seinäjoen koulutuskuntayhtymä): South Ostrobothnia municipal vocational provider delivering qualifications across many fields with strong employer integration — directly comparable Finnish regional vocational institution.
• Gradia (Jyväskylän koulutuskuntayhtymä): Central Finland municipal vocational provider offering initial and continuing vocational qualifications across multiple sectors — directly comparable regional vocational institution.
• Perho Liiketalousopisto: Helsinki-based vocational college specializing in business, hospitality, and tourism qualifications — directly comparable as a Finnish vocational institution with overlapping program areas (business, tourism, restaurant/catering).
• Omnia (Espoon seudun koulutuskuntayhtymä): Finnish municipal vocational college consortium serving the Espoo region, offering multi-field vocational qualifications, apprenticeship training, and adult education — directly comparable to Tredu as a public regional vocational provider.
• Stadin AO (Helsinki Vocational College): Helsinki municipal vocational college providing multi-sector vocational qualifications across numerous fields with work-based learning pathways — directly comparable in mission, structure, and product mix to Tredu.
• Riveria (Pohjois-Karjalan koulutuskuntayhtymä): North Karelia municipal vocational education provider delivering multi-field vocational training — directly comparable regional vocational institution in structure and offering.

Regional players

• TAKK (Tampereen Aikuiskoulutuskeskus): Tampere-based adult vocational and workforce training provider; co-organizes VAKS 2026 with Tredu. Comparable as a Tampere-region vocational/working-life training player with adult and corporate focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/treduofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/treduofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tredu-tampereen-seudun-ammattiopisto

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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