Five hundred and sixteen diplomas and certificates were awarded to apprentices in the commerce, industry, hotel and catering, services and social and educational sectors at a ceremony held at the Philharmonie on Wednesday 5 March.

The event, organised by the Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber of Employees and the ministry of national education, children and youth, was attended by , education minister  (DP) labour minister  (CSV).

In addition to the diplomas, 58 “work promotion” certificates were awarded to apprentices who had particularly distinguished themselves through their efforts.

A win-win model for the economy

The president of the Chamber of Commerce, , praised the success of the award winners and welcomed the growth in training: “With 1,189 new contracts signed for the 2024-2025 school year, the number of people choosing apprenticeships is up on the previous year.”

He also emphasised the strategic leverage that apprenticeships represent for Luxembourg companies, a model that, he said, enables them to train committed teams with solid and progressive skills.

“In particular, the win-win dynamic enables talented young people to rapidly acquire skills that are adapted to professional requirements, thus facilitating their integration into the labour market. At the same time, it guarantees training companies a qualified workforce that meets their specific needs.”

Labour minister Mischo also stressed the importance of the diploma, which, in addition to recognising skills, symbolises “the determination of graduates to meet the challenges of the job market and thrive in a changing world.”

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