Seasons HR Management helps both companies and young people utilize the opportunities provided by the summer job voucher smoothly and correctly. We ensure that employers meet their recruitment obligations and that the process runs safely and efficiently from start to finish.

For many young people, the summer job voucher is the first step into working life — and at the same time, an excellent opportunity for employers to find motivated summer employees.

The summer job voucher is a subsidy granted by municipalities, typically worth around €300–450, which employers receive as compensation for part of a young employee’s salary costs. The purpose of the subsidy is to support youth employment and lower the threshold for companies to hire young people entering working life for the first time.

At Seasons, we see the summer job voucher every year as a concrete pathway for young people to begin their careers and as an effective recruitment solution for companies.

What Is a Summer Job Voucher and Who Is It Intended For?

A summer job voucher is a subsidy granted to young people that employers can use when hiring a young person for summer work.

The voucher is most commonly intended for young people aged approximately 15–17, but the exact age limits and conditions vary by municipality.

Typically, the employment must:

• take place during the summer season
• last at least around 10 working days
• include approximately 30–60 working hours, depending on local conditions

The employer must pay at least the salary defined by the applicable collective agreement. The summer job voucher is not the young employee’s salary — it is a subsidy paid to the employer.

How the Summer Job Voucher Works in Practice

For Young People

• Apply for a summer job at a company, association, organization, parish, or foundation
• Inform the employer already during the application process that you have a summer job voucher or are eligible for one
• Complete the required forms together with the employer
• The employer applies for the subsidy before the deadline

For Employers

• Recruit the young employee through a normal recruitment process
• Ensure the young person meets the voucher requirements
• Create a written employment contract
• Apply for the compensation according to local instructions

Practices vary between municipalities, so the latest local guidelines should always be checked.

Why Is the Summer Job Voucher a Smart Choice for Companies?

For Young People, the Summer Job Voucher Means:

• First work experience
• Learning working life skills
• A work certificate and references for the future
• Increased self-confidence
• Finding professional direction and career interests

For Companies, the Summer Job Voucher Offers:

• Financial support for hiring
• An opportunity to develop future talent
• A positive employer image
• Often highly motivated employees

Current Summer Job Applications Show Young People’s Motivation

The summer job application season is currently very active. For example, approximately 200 young people eligible for the summer job voucher have applied for Seasons’ nationwide summer recruitment campaign, with around 1,400 applications received in total.

Competition for positions is high, but at the same time companies have an excellent opportunity to find committed and motivated young employees.

At Seasons, we have extensive experience working with summer job voucher employees, and the experience has been clearly positive. Young employees are often proactive, hardworking, and quick to learn. They bring energy and fresh perspectives to the workplace.

Many young people who start through the summer job voucher continue working part-time after the summer. Summer work often becomes a natural and low-risk recruitment channel for longer-term employment relationships.

We Help You Succeed in Summer Recruitment

At Seasons, we see the summer job voucher as an investment in future talent. We help companies plan summer recruitment in advance by:

• ensuring all requirements are met
• managing the recruitment process smoothly
• building a positive employer image among young people

For young people, our message is clear:
A summer job is more than just a summer job. It is the first step into working life and can open doors far into the future.

Would you like to hire a summer job voucher employee and ensure a successful summer recruitment process? Get in touch and let’s make your summer recruitment successful together!