Target group: Young people

Children and the young wish that Vantaa residents take care of their environment and of one another

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Children and young people shared their thoughts on the pros and cons of Vantaa's residential areas with the city's decision-makers at the Influential Day.

Children and youth of Vantaa plan improvements to their local environment together with the city

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The Influential Day on May 8, 2024 will concentrate on the different residential areas of Vantaa and their development. For the 17th time, the young participants will represent all Vantaa schools and educational institutions.

This is how school safety and student wellbeing is ensured in Vantaa – see frequently asked questions

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We collected information on issues such as bullying prevention in Vantaaʼs schools, colleges and daycare centres.

Donʼt spread rumours and misinformation about the Viertola tragedy

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Spreading rumours places an additional burden on the relatives of victims. Publishing false information can also be a criminal offence.

Sport buddies are seeking children and young people from schools to participate in recreational activities

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The aim of sport buddy activities is to encourage children and young people who do not have any hobbies to participate in sports or other recreational activities of their choice.

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Sportbuddy activities for children and young people

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Sportbuddies help those in the 1st to 9th years find a meaningful hobby and support them in leading an active lifestyle.

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In the student affairs office, you can take care of practical matters related to your studies.

Summer-job voucher for the young

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The City of Vantaa supports 15-18-year-old Vantaa young people with a summer-job voucher worth 300 euros. A young person may get one summer-job voucher per year. You can apply for the 2026 summer-job voucher as of February 2026.

Processing of personal data Summer job voucher for youth employment

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This document provides a general overview of the ways in which the City of Vantaa will process your data if you are a young person living in Vantaa who has applied for a summer job voucher from the city or if you are an employer’s representative seeking a payment from the city on the basis of having

Impact of the strike on Vantaaʼs services

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Political strikes by several trade unions will affect services in the City of Vantaa in January-February 2024. SuPer and Tehy have announced strikes from 13.2.-14.2. in protest against the government's actions. At that time, most of Vantaa's day-care centres will be closed and pre-school education