Blue Economy Academy
The A’Pelago Blue Economy Academy program inspires and introduces students in the Turku region to career and entrepreneurial opportunities in the Blue Economy.
A’Pelago Blue Economy Academy is a free course program aimed at students, introducing the blue economy that promotes the good condition of seas, event production in the field, and career opportunities in the industry. The academy provides a great toolkit for understanding blue economy career opportunities, as well as planning, producing, and marketing industry events, taught directly by professionals in the field. The course is intended for 18–28-year-old students from universities and higher education institutions in the Turku region.
The course is held in Finnish, but the Initiative event is international and in 2025 we had 300 participants from 12 different countries.
Results and Impact 2025
- 20 students gained hands-on experience in Blue Economy roles
- Understanding of sustainable Blue Economy business and finance was strengthened
- Opportunities to network with industry experts and companies were provided
- Interest in potential career paths within the sector increased
Join us in 2026
A’Pelago Initiative is an outcome of intense collaboration. Want to be part of breathing the atmospheric Business Camp of the Finnish Archipelago alive? We warmly welcome you on board. We are especially looking for people with a systematic can-do attitude.
You can use last years applications form until we are launching the 2026 program.
For questions about the program please contact:
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