We offer various workshops for pupils at risk of dropping out of school.
Organized in partnership with schools, these workshops aim to raise young people’s awareness of the importance of building a life project and to introduce them to our services, so that they can turn to us if needed.
At the end of the school year, our staff reach out to school leavers identified by secondary schools to invite them to a personalized interview.
This exchange allows us to support them in their efforts to re-enroll in school or to access apprenticeships, with the goal of preventing dropout.
We also contact early school leavers based on lists provided by the Ministry.
At the same time, we work with other services – such as social services or youth centers – and take part in public events to connect with inactive young people, especially those no longer enrolled in the school system.
We offer individualized support for young people who are experiencing school dropout or prolonged inactivity. Our goal is to encourage their reintegration into an educational pathway, access to training, entry into the workforce, or a concrete and temporary alternative to inactivity.
A key component of our support is helping each young person develop a life project tailored to their needs and abilities. Our educational staff work closely with secondary schools and employment services. When necessary, we also refer young people to specialized structures in other areas, such as the social or health sectors.
We also provide training opportunities that enable them to acquire new skills, aligned with their life project or current situation. These trainings cover four themes: life project, professional practice, life skills, and personal development. Their main purpose is to strengthen resilience and prepare young people for the next steps in their journey.
We offer practical alternatives to inactivity in order to help young people find their way and build a solid personal project. Among these are practical workshops and the voluntary service.
The practical workshops, designed as a low-threshold offer, are aimed at young people who want to break out of inactivity but are not yet sure which steps to take. They allow us to establish initial contact with young people who are often facing multiple difficulties, with the goal of gradually (re)connecting them to social, educational, or professional structures. Some of them require more intensive support.
The voluntary service, on the other hand, gives young people the opportunity to engage in a concrete project of general interest. It is a true learning-by-doing experience, enabling them to explore new perspectives, find direction, and take initiative. It acts as a stepping stone toward social and professional integration.
In addition, we offer discovery internships in companies, which provide real-life work experience and support the orientation process through practice.
You can find all our offers on hey.snj.lu and volontaires.lu.
All our programs are based on the principles of non-formal education and are intended for young people who are beyond the age of compulsory schooling. Participation is voluntary. Our ambition is to offer each of them a fresh start — helping them regain confidence, find an active place in society, and build a future of their own choice, within a supportive and structured environment.
To carry out our mission, we rely on a network of local branches and practical workshops spread across the entire country.
