Strong enrollment in the School of Work for summer
"Summer preparations are going well," says Þorvaldur Guðjónsson, principal of Reykjavík's School of Work. More than 2,000 children have signed up for Reykjavík's School of Work this summer.
Registration for Reykjavík's School of Work for summer 2025 began April 10, and most students in 8th, 9th and 10th grade of primary school enroll in the youth work program during the summer months.
"In the School of Work, kids don't just learn how to work — they also learn about employee rights and obligations, how to create a resume and how to prepare for job interviews," Þorvaldur says. "In 8th grade they come and learn how to read a pay stub, in 9th grade they learn about employee rights and obligations, and in 10th grade they prepare for job interviews and learn how to create a resume."
Most of the jobs focus on gardening and maintenance. "Thousands of kids will be working outdoors to beautify the flower beds and make our city more beautiful during the summer," Þorvaldur Guðjónsson says, noting that this work is essential for the city's appearance.
Hourly wages for the teens range from 833 krónur in 8th grade to 1,388 krónur in 10th grade. A change has been made so that teens now have access to restroom facilities in primary schools in their neighborhoods, while special sheds were used before.
Parents enroll their adolescent children using an electronic enrollment form for the School of Work. Electronic ID is required. All registered students from grades 8, 9, and 10 will be given a job.
