MONET
MONET – Multidisciplinary Cooperation Guiding Young People into Working Life
Project information
| Project | MONET – Multidisciplinary Cooperation Guiding Young People into Working Life |
| Duration | 1.11.2026-31.1.2029 |
| Partners | Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) University of Turku City of Turku Into – Association for Outreach Youth Work and Workshop Activities |
| Funders | European Social Fund plus (ESF+), the national funding authority is Economic Development Centre of Southeast Finland |
| Budget | 840 306 € (Total budget) 305 235 € (HAMK) |
Developing solutions to strengthen access to services and employment for young people facing barriers to employment
We develop solutions that strengthen access to services and work for young people facing significant barriers to employment. Together, we build research-based models that streamline service pathways, enhance interprofessional collaboration, and ensure young people receive timely, equitable support across Finland.
The service system for young people facing difficulties in entering employment is undergoing major change. Reforms in employment service regions and wellbeing services counties have altered responsibilities and operating structures, which in many areas has weakened service continuity and cross-sectoral collaboration. The situation is particularly challenging for young people who require long-term, holistic, and coordinated support to access education, services, or employment.
MONET responds to this need by developing interdisciplinary collaboration, smoother service pathways, and improved practices for engaging with young people. The aim is to strengthen young people’s participation in working life and ensure equal access to the services they need throughout Finland.
The project combines an action research approach, practical development work, and extensive networks. The consortium consists of the lead partner, Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), and the co-implementing partners University of Turku, Into – Association for Outreach Youth Work and Workshop Activities, and the City of Turku. The partnership brings together expertise in interdisciplinary research, futures thinking, employer engagement, and extensive experience in developing One-Stop Guidance Centers (Ohjaamo), youth workshops, and youth services.
Experts from HAMK’s Edu Research Unit contribute strong expertise in developing youth services, promoting labor market inclusion, and researching interdisciplinary collaboration. HAMK participates in assessing the current state of the service system, co-developing new operating models with professionals, and supporting their evaluation and nationwide dissemination. Research-based knowledge and an action research approach are used throughout the work to ensure that the solutions genuinely address the needs of both young people and the service system.
Target group
Primary target group
The primary target group consists of professionals and service development leaders working within employment service regions, wellbeing services counties, One-Stop Guidance Centers (Ohjaamos), youth work, educational institutions, non-governmental organisations, and private service providers, as well as supervisors, managers, and decision-makers responsible for service development.
The development work will directly engage approximately 160 professionals from around 70 organisations, along with companies, employers, and around 20 young people who contribute their perspectives as service users.
Indirect target group
The main beneficiaries of the work are young people under the age of 29 who face significant barriers to employment and whose access to services, education, and employment opportunities is being strengthened. The results will also support organisations developing youth service systems, as well as companies and other employers that recruit and employ young people.
Operating area
Nationwide.
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In practice, this means:
- smoother service pathways and fewer interruptions in support for young people
- stronger collaboration between different services
- improved identification of young people who require the most intensive support
- new operating models for One-Stop Guidance Centers (Ohjaamos), youth workshops, employment services, and wellbeing services counties
- recommendations to support decision-making
- strengthened professional expertise and the nationwide dissemination of effective practices
The overall goal is to ensure that more young people receive timely support, find their own pathway to education or employment, and are able to build a sustainable future. At the same time, organisations gain access to more effective collaboration models and more impactful ways of supporting young people.
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