On Children’s Day at Work, children have the opportunity to visit a workplace with a parent or other close adult, explore different professions and gain insight into working life. The aim is to help children understand the world of work and give them a chance to see what their parents or other family members do for a living.
– Many children don’t know what kind of work their mum, dad or other close adults do. On Children’s Day at Work, they can visit the workplace and talk about work, working life and why it matters, says Tiia Heinä¬suo, Senior Specialist at the City of Tampere.
Workplaces can organise short introductions, guided tours or small-scale activities for visiting children. Children can explore workspaces, meeting rooms and break areas, and join their adult for lunch. Colleagues can introduce themselves and briefly explain their roles.
In office settings, children might join a short Teams meeting, type on a computer or make photocopies. They can also document the day by drawing or taking photos. The day is not intended for children to carry out actual work tasks.
Not all workplaces can accommodate children, for example due to safety reasons. In such cases, the day can still be used to talk with children about your job and its significance.
The City of Tampere encourages local employers to take part in Children’s Day at Work and help make working life more familiar to children. Any visit by a child should be agreed in advance with the line manager.
