Me & MyCity has gained a strong position as a promotor of societal skills, economic literacy and entrepreneurship in Finland. Through the Me & MyCity learning environment, students and teachers get acquainted with employers operating in their own area and their special features. Me & MyCity gives young people the first touch of the working life and supports their growth into members of society. According to a study conducted by the University of Vaasa (Panu Kalmi, 2015), the Me & MyCity learning module also significantly enhances the economic skills of young people. More than 75% of sixth-graders reported that the Me & MyCity learning module increased their interest in economic matters and personal savings.

The Me & MyCity for sixth-graders consists of teacher training, ten lessons and visit to the Me & MyCity learning environment. The learning material, including 10 lessons, based on the core curriculum leads the participants into the Me & MyCity day. With the help of the material, pupils get acquainted with, for example, the fundamentals of the economy and society. The learning environment is a miniature city that simulates the functioning of society. In the learning environment, pupils work in their own professions, earning a salary for their work. Furthermore, pupils function as consumers and citizens as part of society.