(L-R) Georges Mischo, Luxembourg’s Minister of Labour; Steffi Wolak, Head of ADEM’s Employee Department;
Credit: ADEM
On Wednesday 12 November 2025, Luxembourg’s Minister of Labour, Georges Mischo, officially launched the Skills-Plang, a new nationwide initiative aimed at helping companies and employees adapt to rapid changes in the world of work and prevent unemployment, during a press conference at the headquarters of the Employment Development Agency (ADEM).
According to ADEM, which is coordinating the programme, the Skills-Plang is designed as a strategic tool for workforce and skills planning to support businesses in maintaining competitiveness while securing employees’ career paths.
“The Skills-Plang is ADEM’s first scheme aimed at employees currently in work. It reflects the government’s commitment to actively supporting companies as they face challenges to maintain competitiveness while securing employees’ career paths. Anticipate, train and support: these are the keys to a sustainably competitive labour market,” stated Minister Mischo.
The agency added that the programme aims to provide financial support for upskilling and reskilling initiatives within participating companies in order to anticipate the jobs of tomorrow, strengthen employees’ employability and ensure the competitiveness of Luxembourg’s economy. Complementary to existing co-financing mechanisms for lifelong learning and entirely innovative, it offers tailored support and individual training plans, co-financed by the Ministry of Labour.
“The Skills-Plang targets companies established in Luxembourg for at least three years that are undergoing significant transformation in their activities, particularly due to digitalisation, the green transition or new customer expectations,” explained Steffi Wolak, Head of ADEM’s Employee Department and in charge of the programme.
ADEM explained that eligible employees must hold positions directly affected by these transformations and be able to take part in training programmes lasting at least 120 hours, tailored to their individual upskilling or reskilling needs.
Through co-financing by the Ministry of Labour and ADEM, the Skills-Plang offers companies a range of support measures, including a rapid analysis of their human resources and training situation, the identification of affected positions and employees, the design of individual skills development plans and assistance in implementing training programmes, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The agency noted that the amount of financial aid available varies depending on the company’s size and turnover. The financial support may partially cover consultancy fees, training expenses and employee remuneration during training.
More information about the Skills-Plang programme, including details on participation, is available here.
