Whether you want to develop in your current role, change careers or get back into work, these plans call for different courses and different support. The first Skills Day of Moovijob Week aims to bring these needs together on Friday 20 November at the European Convention Center Luxembourg in Kirchberg. It is a day to meet continuing education and training providers and give your next career move more shape.
Organised by Moovijob.com with the support of the National Institute for the Development of Continuing Vocational Training (INFPC), the event is for employees, jobseekers and companies looking to develop their teams’ skills. It complements the four sector-specific recruitment days scheduled from 16 to 19 November.
An open door to training for everyone
Friday’s event has its own focus. The organiser describes it as a training and career-change fair, open to people of all ages, qualifications and professional situations. Registration is compulsory, but the preselection used for recruitment events does not apply to Skills Day.
According to information gathered by L’essentiel from Moovijob.com, around twenty schools, training centres, institutions and skills-development specialists are expected to attend. Visitors will therefore be able to discuss their plans with several contacts rather than choosing a course based on its title alone.
INFPC says it will present the lifelong-learning.lu portal at its stand. This offers a starting point for people who know what they need but are not yet sure which organisation to turn to. Discussions should also cover funding options, a subject to consider alongside the content and duration of a course.
Pin down what you need before choosing a course
Someone who wants to learn a tool used at their company and someone considering leaving their sector do not have the same question to ask. In the first case, they need to identify the tasks they must master and the expected level. In the second, they need to understand the route into the new profession, its prerequisites and the steps along the way.
One simple way to prepare for these conversations is to state your goal as a concrete action: working in another language, using software, managing a team or gaining a qualification. This makes it possible to ask what participants will actually be able to do by the end of the programme. It also helps distinguish an introductory course from further training or a longer course of study.
The official programme includes sessions on finding training and financial assistance, opportunities in the crafts, and creating opportunities for learning. The talks can suggest a direction; one-to-one discussions can then help you check whether it fits your situation.
What companies can train employees to do themselves
In L’essentiel, Moovijob.com distinguishes between two uses of training in the workplace. The first enables a qualified new recruit to acquire skills specific to their role: internal tools, languages or technical know-how. The second supports existing employees as their work evolves.
Internal programmes, academies and specialist institutes exist in fields including law, taxation and IT, the organiser says. For someone considering a job offer, the useful question then becomes: what knowledge do you need to bring from day one, and what can you develop once in the role? For an employee, the focus is instead on the progression envisaged and how it can be supported.
These discussions are most useful when they link the course content to how it will be applied. What work will you be given afterwards? How will the new skills be used? How much time can be devoted to them? A programme makes more sense when its career objective is defined with the person who will take the course.
Short courses and career changes: choosing the right scale
A course lasting a few hours may meet a specific need. It may also be a first step towards trying out a field before embarking on a more substantial course of study. However, it does not carry the same weight as a full qualification. Moovijob.com points out that recruiters for highly specialised roles generally look for a solid foundation of skills already in place.
Comparing courses therefore means looking beyond the number of hours. You need to ask what level is required to enrol, how learning is assessed and what document is awarded at the end. For a career change, it is also useful to ask how the different modules fit together: do they form a coherent course, or do they address separate needs only?
The overall cost should be considered: the programme fee, any materials, time to be set aside and assistance options suited to your situation. These are questions to ask providers, not conditions that are the same for every course. Leaving with a contact, written prerequisites and a clear next step will already give your visit a practical outcome.
Key details for getting there
Skills Day will take place on Friday 20 November 2026, from 10:30 to 17:00, at the ECCL, 4, place de l’Europe, Luxembourg. Admission is free. The specific registration page sets the deadline at 18:00 on Thursday 19 November. The form and practical information are available on the Moovijob.com website.
Before you go, it is worth noting the two or three questions you want answered, along with any constraints affecting your plans: availability, starting level, language of instruction and timing. When you get back, these same points will help you compare the options without losing sight of your original aim: choosing a course you will be able to attend and put to use.
Sources: L’essentiel, Moovijob.com programme and registration, event listing on lifelong-learning.lu.
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