School of Work Summer Festival 2025

Harvest Festival for the Youth

Hundreds of young people gathered at Víðistaðatún on July 10th for the School of Work summer festival in Hafnarfjörður. Despite the rainy weather, the youth didn’t let it dampen the festivities. They enjoyed a variety of outdoor games, lively music, grilled hot dogs, and each other’s company, even forming new friendships over the summer.

The summer festival is intended as a harvest celebration for the youth and a gesture of gratitude for their efforts in cleaning up and beautifying our town throughout the summer.

Not Just About the Work — But Also Connection and Community

The Hafnarfjörður School of Work offers fun and educational summer jobs to young people in Hafnarfjörður aged 14 to 17. The School of Work is designed to be the first workplace experience for the youth, where they learn what it’s like to be part of the labor market in a safe and supportive environment. But the School of Work is not just about the tasks and the work itself — it’s also intended to strengthen the social skills of young people, help them maintain structure during the summer months, and reduce the risk of isolation by creating opportunities to spend time with peers. Workdays are broken up with fun activities, educational sessions, competitions for the cleanest areas and of course, the summer festival as the season draws to a close.

Key and Visible Projects of the Work School

The main tasks carried out by youth in the School of Work involve street and neighborhood clean-up, maintenance of playgrounds and school grounds, as well as other occasional assignments. The School of Work operates under the philosophy of inclusive education, aiming to accommodate the diverse needs and interests of its participants.

Many young people also take on special projects, which include assisting with sports and recreational programs and supporting various municipal institutions. Through their work, participants help beautify and improve the local environment while also developing valuable work habits that benefit the community long into the future.

Sincere thanks to the staff of the Hafnarfjörður Work School for your dedicated efforts this summer!