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Miljøvegviser
Youth jobs that build communities
Miljøvegviser is our response to one of the greatest challenges we face: far too many young people fall outside the education system and employment.
Nav recently reported that over 114,000 young people between 20 and 29 are out of the workforce, 16.2 percent of the age group. This is a societal problem that comes at a high cost, both for individuals and for the community.
We know that young people want to contribute, and can contribute — they just need the opportunity.
Miljøvegviser is a practical and socially inclusive summer job program in Northern Norway. Through work, training and community, youth get a meaningful summer job that strengthens job skills, environmental awareness, and local communities.
For many participants, this is their first experience in the working world.
A summer job offers more than a paycheck - it provides work experience, builds networks, and instills confidence in one's own abilities.
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How does it work?
Youth receive two weeks of paid work, 4.5 hours per day
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Tasks
Coastal clean-up, registration in national systems, communication, and community engagement
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“Youth lead youth”
Youth serving as team leaders.
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Training
Everyone receives training in environment, safety, and teamwork.
Early experience with working life and responsibility gives young people increased independence, social belonging, and better conditions for completing school and participating in further work or education.
Miljøvegviser helps prevent social exclusion, strengthen participation, and build inclusive local communities.
Through two weeks of paid work, practice, learning, and community are combined.
The youth gain experience with cooperation and communication, while also experiencing the value of contributing to something larger than themselves.
Why Miljøvegviser?
Summer jobs have disappeared in many local communities. We are getting them back.
Youth gain their first CV, reference, and work experience — the ticket into working life.
We are reversing the trend of social exclusion and showing that young people are a valuable resource.
We build up local engagement, pride, and community.
Results so far
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Over 150 young people have had their first job as Miljøvegviser.
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Several hundred tons of marine litter have been removed from the coastlines.
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Young people report mastery of work skills, new friendships, and increased confidence.
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Municipalities and partners highlight the project as an important measure against social exclusion.
Sustainability and inclusion
The project builds on social values and local sustainability - and gives youth real opportunities to participate, learn, and succeed, regardless of background, financial situation, or place of residence.
Miljøvegviser is anchored in UN Sustainability Goals 3, 4, 8, 11, 14. We connect health, employment, education, and local community development with environmental protection and inclusion. The project supports the EU initiative "Youth Jobs for Building Communities".