Target group: Young people
School social worker and psychologist services in upper secondary education
In upper secondary education, social worker and psychologist services are part of statutory student welfare. The services aim to support the well-being and ability to study for students. The work focuses on preventive and collective action.
Involvement and influencing in upper secondary school
In upper secondary schools in Vantaa, students are encouraged to be actively involved during lessons, within the school, and on the local and national levels as well.
The School Health Promotion study in Vantaa
The School Health Promotion study provides national follow-up data on 10-20-year-olds’ wellbeing and health.
Child friendly Vantaa to receive an action plan of its own
Vantaa City Executive Board had its last meeting this year on December 12, 2021. The meeting ratified the City of Vantaa’s Child Friendly City 2022-2023 action plan, confirmed the results of the youth council election, and decided to apply for membership in the EU Commission’s 100 Climate-Neutral
Introduction days
During the introduction days there is an opportunity of getting to know the academies and the professions of vocational schools. 9th graders, students, caretakers and everyone who is interested in such studies have access to the facilities, teachers and the selection of study-programes.
Joint application – welcome to study at Vantaa's educational institutions!
In the joint application, you can apply for a study place at a high school, vocational institution, TUVA education (preparatory education for programs leading to an upper secondary qualification), and TELMA training (preparatory training for work and independent life).
Youth services
Young people are welcome to spend time at youth centres. You can participate in a variety of fun activities, groups, courses, camps and excursions.
Children and young people to plan Vantaa light rail by playing a game
Children and young people in Vantaa are invited to participate in the planning of Vantaa Light Rail with an online and mobile game. The game and game instructions are produced in Finnish, Swedish and English.
To high school or vocational education through TUVA education
The 10th class, training preparing for basic vocational education (VALMA), and preparatory training for general upper secondary education (LUVA) will be combined into one preparatory education for programs leading to an upper secondary qualification, abbreviated as TUVA education. The change will