Vocational colleges see mounting degree delays and dropouts The pandemic has impacted the opportunities and motivation for many students to complete their study programmes. The epidemic has been a blow to internships in the service and tourism industries, which are an integral part of professional studies. Image: Marko Melto / Yle Difficulties in organising special, often hands-on work arrangements needed in vocational training programmes are leading to delays and breaks in studies for many students. The number of students who have dropped out of vocational training at Stadin AO - Helsinki Vocational College and Adult Institute - jumped up by several percentage points last year.