Early decisions about education and future careers can have a major impact, even though they are often made with limited experience. Programs in this category give young people access to mentors, help them explore different development paths, and support them in discovering their interests, opportunities, and strengths.
Lapsuuden rakentajat Mentoring Programme connects leaders working for children and families through a structured mentoring offer from Itla – Itsenäisyyden juhlavuoden lastensäätiö. The second Lapsuuden rakentajat edition runs in 2026–2027 and is designed as a year-long mentoring programme for leaders working for children and families.
Who is it for? leaders working for children and families
Nightingale Mentoring Programme / Näktergalen is a mentoring programme organised by University of Helsinki + partner HEIs for university students acting as mentors and children aged 9–12. University students act as mentors to children aged 9–12. The programme information describes weekly meetings during the mentoring period.
Who is it for? university students acting as mentors and children aged 9–12