Partners
Published: 06.02.2024
KAINUU ORIENTEERING WEEK 2024
KAINUU ORIENTEERING WEEK PARTNERS
ELITE PARTNER (H/D21E Elite Classes)
Partner: Kainuu Vocational College
Partner Description: Students of Kainuu Vocational College (KAO) embark on a journey towards unique learning experiences!
Kainuu Vocational College (KAO) provides vocational secondary education for both young individuals and adults. We actively contribute to the development of the regional business sector and support growth industries through collaboration with various stakeholders.
KAO is a versatile educational institution offering approximately 80 vocational qualifications, vocational diplomas, and specialized vocational diplomas, as well as components of these qualifications. Learning and skill acquisition take place in diverse learning environments, both within the institution and through vocational training or apprenticeships in the workplace. In addition to our own course offerings, we also provide apprenticeship training in collaboration with other educational providers. Through various development projects, we organize short-term and continuing education programs.
We operate nationally with permanent campuses located in Kajaani, Kuusamo, Vantaa, and Vuokatti. Each year, over 3000 students from more than 190 municipalities across Finland enroll at KAO.
The Kainuu Orienteering Week event serves as an excellent example of workplace-based learning.
"Kainuu Orienteering Week offers our students a splendid opportunity to learn and showcase their professional skills through collaborative efforts with other educational institutions. Throughout the week, instructors and students from various fields at KAO participate in tasks such as logistics, and restaurant and catering services. Additionally, students from the media sector have been involved in event preparations and marketing," states Anu Kuosmanen, Principal of Kainuu Vocational College.
Welcome to Kainuu Vocational College!
We provide opportunities for continuous skill development and learning—explore our diverse range of educational programs!
Website: www.kao.fi
MAIN PARTNERS (Main Cooperation Partners)
1. Finish (H/D16-20E Classes)
Partner: Noname
Partner Description: Noname is a company founded in 1999, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of sportswear. Noname offers a comprehensive range of cross-country skiing, athletics, and orienteering clothing for clubs, with desired colors and designs chosen by customers. In recent years, an increasing number of businesses have discovered Noname's versatile range for enhancing corporate image. Noname is a significant partner of Kainuu Orienteering Week, and we warmly recommend Noname products for various needs, including technical apparel for organizations, clubs, and individual consumers.
Website: www.nonamesport.com
2. Finish
Partner: Open
(If interested in this partnership, please contact jukka.liuha@rastiviikko.fi)
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3. Finish
Partner: Kainuu Regional Council
Partner Description: Kainuu is located in the heart of Finland, stretching from the surroundings of Lake Oulujärvi to the Russian border, covering an area nearly the size of Belgium. The current population of the region is approximately 73,000. The largest center is Kajaani, where almost half of the region's population resides. Kainuu is known for its blue hills, large lakes, and vast forests. Tourists recognize landmarks like Sotkamo's Vuokatti and Katinkulta, Hyrynsalmi's Ukkohalla, and Puolanka's Paljakka. Suomussalmi's Hossa became a national park on June 17, 2017. In the summer, the region gains attention through events like Kuhmo Chamber Music, Kajaani Poetry Week, and Kainuu Orienteering Week. Suomussalmi hosts the summer theater at Teatteri Retikka. Kajaani City Theater features playwright Anna Krogerus, who touches the hearts of everyday people with her plays. The Generator brings forth youthful energy. New events include the folk music festival Sommelo in Kuhmo and Kajaani Fest Lammen Loiskeet in Kajaani. Jymy plays in the summer, Hokki in the winter, and Vuokatti Ski Team puts Kainuu on the world map in skiing. Swamp soccer captivates the people, and snow football finds companionship. Kainuu exudes national cultural heritage: Veikko Huovinen wrote about Konsta Pylkkänen in the 1950s, who pondered such blue thoughts by the Lentua shore that they became the region's slogan. Ilmari Kianto boldly wrote the Nälkämaan laulu (Song of the Hungry Land) as the regional anthem. Eino Leino admired Miss Summer Hay, Elias Lönnrot compiled the Kalevala from Kajaani, and Akseli Gallen-Kallela painted sketches by the Lentua shore for the Aino triptych. Hallan-Ukko and his group declared Finland independent in Suomussalmi in the summer of 1917, almost a year before the rest of the country joined in. Renforsin Ranta provides space, services, and a good environment for companies, regardless of their industry. The area near Kajaani city center, with excellent transportation connections, already houses dozens of companies with a total of over 500 employees.
Website: www.kainuu.fi
4. Finish (Children's Classes)
Partner: OP Kainuu
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5. Finish (Open Classes)
Partner: City of Kajaani
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Website: www.kajaani.fi
FINISH PARTNERS
1. Finish
Partner: Mapline Oy
Partner Description: Mapline Ltd adds unique value to customer marketing and communication by providing expert location-based and mapping services. Communication includes expertly designed map data and efficient coordination of various map products, such as printed maps, print and display boards, and online maps. All of this is done for the benefit of the customer and to save costs.
Website: www.mapline.fi
2. Finish
Partner: Open
(If interested in this partnership, please contact jukka.liuha@rastiviikko.fi)
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3. Finish
Partner: Kainuun Sanomat
Partner Description: Kainuun Sanomat was established in 1918 amidst great patriotic enthusiasm. Kainuun Sanomat is a six-day, independent regional newspaper.
A characteristic feature of Kainuun Sanomat has been the pursuit of developmental area policy goals. Over the decades, as a regional newspaper, it has contributed to creating Kainuu's own regional identity. As a newspaper for rural areas, it has constantly aimed to provide an alternative perspective to the major media in the capital and congested Finland.
Website: www.kainuunsanomat.fi
4. Finish
Partner: Kaisanet Oy
Partner Description: Your new connections in life, Kaisanet Ltd is an expert company in the Kainuu, Upper Savonia, and North Karelia regions, providing network services, telecommunications, ICT services, and expertise in digitalization. We offer digital solutions for everyday life and special occasions, as well as devices and connections. Everything you need for communication.
Website: www.kaisanet.fi
5. Finish
Partner: Open
(If interested in this partnership, please contact jukka.liuha@rastiviikko.fi)
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Become as a partner?
If your company is interested in a partnership for the year 2024, please contact the secretary general: Jukka Liuha, jukka.liuha@rastiviikko.fi, +358 44 7679533
OTHER PARTNERS
Our event has several tens of various partnerships: sales partners, restaurant and cafe service partners, partners related to the construction of the competition center, marketing cooperation partners, etc. You can check our current partners on the front page at the bottom. With each partner, we negotiate separately about our specific collaboration and visibility package, aiming to build a partnership that benefits both parties as much as possible.
If your company is interested in a partnership for the year 2024, please contact the secretary general: Jukka Liuha, jukka.liuha@rastiviikko.fi, +358 44 7679533
OTHER KAINUU ORIENTEERING WEEK SIDE EVENTS
Kainuu Trail Hossa National Park (Finland) on June 29, 2024 - Trail running event in the stunning Hossa National Park
Kainuu Mountain Bike Orienteering Week (Kainuu MTBO Week) from June 30 to July 5, 2024
OTHER ORIENTEERING EVENTS
Jukola Relay
Fin5 Orienteering Week
World Orienteering Championships 7-12 July 2025 in Kuopio
OTHER COOPERATION EVENTS
Endurance Experience Kainuu events
Lost In Kainuu Adventure Race on September 4-7, 2024 (Adventure Race)
