Urbaania kasvua Vantaa is a brand that focuses on co-creating and testing new innovative solutions to support local SMEs and their employees in employment, upskilling, and digitalization. With the aim of fostering sustainable growth and competence development, the brand works towards providing stimulus and support to SMEs, encouraging investments in education and training for employees, and enhancing the skills and qualifications of low-skilled workers. The project collaborates with education providers, businesses, and research institutes to address the challenge of low-skilled workplaces and an under-educated workforce in Vantaa.

Through the co-creation of training services, Urbaania kasvua Vantaa brings education closer to working life and fosters social investments in personnel. The project has already impacted 70 SMEs and provided training or support to 714 adults, demonstrating its dedication to empowering both companies and employees in their specific learning needs. To facilitate growth and social investments, Urbaania kasvua Vantaa proposes the concept of a project account manager, who acts as a long-term partner for SMEs, aiding them in their competence development efforts.

With a focus on continuous learners and working adults, the brand offers various programs such as apprenticeships and growth coaching, tailored to the specific needs of different individuals. By collaborating with trusted partners and stakeholders like universities, research institutes, and private companies, Urbaania kasvua Vantaa ensures a comprehensive and effective approach to promoting growth through competence and technology