Some 700 pupils from the Grand Duchy will take their first steps in the world of work tomorrow to discover, for one day, what some may consider an atypical job for their gender.
Despite the progress made in recent years, young people still often continue to be guided differently by gender. Technical occupations are still for boys, while girls are offered "administrative" or “social" avenues.
The “Girls' Day - Boys’ Day" came into being with a view to combating these stereotypes, and the initiative represents an opportunity for pupils to be sensitised thanks to an expanded offer of internships by companies into professions considered atypical for their genre. This initiative is also an opportunity to bring them closer to the world of work.
This immersion, whether in a private company or in a state or communal administration, also offers participants the opportunity to confront the realities and demands of the labor market, while at the same time encouraging potential vocations.
The 2017 edition was able to count again on the faithful support of companies and administrations: there were almost a hundred to offer several placements on the website www.girlsdayboysday.lu. The fact that the 2017 edition is aimed only at pupils in the 6th / 8th and 5th / 9th grades of secondary and technical secondary education in no way dampened their enthusiasm for the initiative.
Since 2017, the Orientation House has been coordinating this event, which aims to contribute to a more effective orientation of young people. It collaborates with the ADEM professional guidance service, the Ministry of National Education, Children and Youth and the Ministry of Equal Opportunities.
