Asiakasnäkymä

Kick-start coaching for young adults (Vantaa)

Kick-start coaching is a goal-oriented part-time group activity for young adults. During the coaching, the young adults receive support for taking care of personal matters and planning their future, such as searching for a job or place to study.

Service implementation:

Contact service,

Individual guidance,

Group guidance,

Advisory service

Life situation and service category:

Lacking comprehensive or upper secondary education,

Aiming for the open labour market,

Interested in training or education,

Challenges with work and functional capacity,

Prolonged unemployment,

Career planning and choice of profession,

Life management and functional ability support

Service language:

Finnish

Charges:

The service is free of charge

Who is the service for?

The service is intended for Vantaa residents between the ages of 18 and 25 who are not in employment, education or training. It is particularly intended for young adults for whom a part-time work try-out is a suitable option. Requirement for participation in a work try-out: unemployed jobseeker. The service is particularly suitable for young adults who require support for taking care of matters and planning their future, such as searching for a job or place to study. It is also meant for young adults who are looking for routines and something to do with their time.

Participant’s municipality of residence:

Vantaa

Age:

18-25-year-olds

How can I participate in the service?

Apply for kick-start coaching by submitting an application via webropol (form in Finnish only): https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/77C67063D7D22268

Next coaching period will take place 1.9-21.11.2025. Applicants are contacted roughly within a week of submitting their application.

Application period: 2.6-10.8.2025. Interviews are held already in summer. Chosen candidates are informed latest 14.8.2025. 14 young people are selected for the group.

Work try-out agreements are always concluded in cooperation with an employment specialist of the City of Vantaa.

Enquiries: nuorisoneuvojat@vantaa.fi

Sneak peeks, i.e. introductions to the workshops, on Mondays at 13.00 at the Liito multi-purpose venue, Lummetie 2 B c. No advance registration required. Not arranged on Monday 21.7.2025.

Conditions for participating in the service:

No prior education or work experience is required. You must be able to communicate in Finnish.

Benefits of participating in the service:

A target plan will be prepared for the workshop period.

How is the service organised?

The kick-start coaching includes group activities and individual guidance. The working methods include creative and action-oriented methods, among other things. The content of the group is built together with the young adults participating in the group. The maximum number of participants per group is 21. The group lasts for roughly three months, and its activities take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.00 to 14.00.