Target group: Immigrants
International education is expanding in Vantaa – Vantaa Vocational College Varia approved to provide vocational IB training
The IB CP training programme combines vocational studies and international education. IB CP training at Vantaa Vocational College Varia will begin in autumn 2024.
Wilma application
Wilma is an electronic service which is a communication tool used between the schools and home. In Vantaa, Wilma is used both in basic education and high schools.
Värkkäämö workshop
In Värkkäämö, everyone can bring their own ideas to life, learn new skills, and share knowledge. You can use the workshop and its devices free of charge, but a valid library card is required. Värkkäämö is intended for those over the age of 10, but younger individuals can also use the devices
This is how school safety and student wellbeing is ensured in Vantaa – see frequently asked questions
We collected information on issues such as bullying prevention in Vantaaʼs schools, colleges and daycare centres.
Winter in Vantaa
Enjoy both outdoor activities and cultural events in Vantaa during winter. We have also compiled up-to-date information on winter maintenance.
New career coaching service helps immigrants find jobs and plan their careers
The City of Vantaa has launched Get Work, a project to provide immigrants with one-to-one career coaching in English. Laurea and Metropolia are co-implementing the project. The project will run until 2025.
MEK-Community Developers
The City of Vantaa has established the Regional Programme of Positive Action (MEK) to promote the wellbeing of people living in Vantaa. The aim is to reduce disparities in wellbeing between residents and regions.
Vantaa before: how the 50-year-old city grew up
Find out where Vantaa's strengths come from in this fascinating history article. How did Vantaa grow from a small village to a big city?
The Talent Boost Summit offered concrete information and practical tools for recruiting international talent
The event held today at Scandic Helsinki Aviacongress brought together job seekers and employers. The event was above all aimed at companies, which were offered concrete information and practical tools related to the recruitment of international talent and multicultural work communities.
MuKa project
MuKa is one the current projects of Vantaa City Museum. The aim of the MuKa project is to make every Vantaa resident feel that the museum belongs to them.