Target group: Young people
Vantaa innovation competition—open to everybody—searches for urban innovations of all sizes
Vantaa innovation competition, opening in mid-April, is open to everybody. A sum total of €300 000 will be divided between the best ideas. The competition seeks solutions for everyday services, thriving city centers, and combating climate change.
Park meals
Park meals again available in the summer 2026! Warm meals will be distributed free of charge to under-18-year-old Vantaa residents in various places around the city from June 1 to July 31, on weekdays at 11:00–12:00. Lunches are also distributed to seniors living in Vantaa.
Vantaa’s anti-bullying work
On this page, we describe the plan, that is, how we prevent and intervene in bullying in Vantaa.
ONNI project of guidance
ONNI is an abbreviation from the Finnish words ‘ohjauksella notkeat nivelet’, which here loosely translates to ‘flexible transitions through guidance’.
Urhea activities
Urhea activities in Vantaa lower secondary schools and Sotunki Upper Secondary School support the coordination of schooling and athletics of children and young people that take part in goal-oriented athletic operations.
General upper secondary school
The syllabus of a general upper secondary school comprises at least 75 courses or 150 study credits. The studies can be completed in 2-4 years.
Vantaa City Council ratified the plan for equality and non-discrimination work – each department to define its own goals and measures
Vantaa city council ratified in its meeting on March 28, the plan for equality and non-discrimination work.
The City of Vantaa's general grant terms
The City of Vantaa's general grant terms. Effective from April 1, 2026.
Vocational education in Vantaa
In vocational upper secondary schools you can complete a vocational upper secondary qualification, a vocational qualification or a specialist vocational qualification.