Target group: Young people

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.

Hakunila major region Koivukyla major region Myyrmäki major region
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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.

Student office opens in new window, links to another website

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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

Urban Culture Centre Mosaiikki

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Mosaiikki is a new meeting place for all Kivistö residents. The city library, youth centre and multi-purpose spaces can all be found under the same roof. Mosaiikki is a platform for culture, events and independent activities.

Kivistö major region

Vantaa’s summer entrepreneurship programme boosts young people’s confidence in their skills

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The Vantaa Summer Entrepreneurship Programme encouraged young people in Vantaa to try entrepreneurship and the viability of their own business idea. In summer 2023, a total of 16 young people aged 15-29 from Vantaa participated in the programme. Each participant received a mentor and €300 to start

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Open Vantaaʼs Christmas calendar!

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To celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, the City of Vantaa will publish a history-themed Christmas calendar in 2023. Identify places from old photos and take part in a prize draw.

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Adult, would you help? The City of Vantaa launched a campaign against bullying and sexual harassment – the videos are based on real-life events.

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Adult, would you help? -campaign is aimed at adults and its purpose is to get adults to intervene in bullying, harassment, and other inappropriate behaviour that children and young people encounter in their daily lives. The campaign is part of the City of Vantaa’s Child-Friendly City work

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