As it has done every year since 2012, the BGL BNP Paribas lux future lab is providing 30 young people with the opportunity to take part in its Summer School the aim of which is to encourage out-of-the-box thinking, while forming two essential qualities: entrepreneurial flair and the search for excellence.

The fifth annual Summer School starts next Monday 18 July 2016 for two weeks. Aimed at high school students one or two years away from graduation, it is an integral part of lux future lab, which aims to impact the country's economic and social dynamics by emphasising entrepreneurship and training. Over the two-week period, the students will meet with innovative entrepreneurs, committed non-profit organisations and experienced tradespeople – professionals that stand apart through their original approaches and a true passion for their work. The purpose of the programme is to give young participants the desire, at a decisive moment in their education, to take their future into their own hands by opening up new perspectives and conveying the message, “Love what you do, and do it well!”

Each day of the Summer School is organised around a specific subject. In addition to the range of topics addressed, sports activities and games will be organised to encourage participants to integrate and foster a sense of teamwork. Specialists from the BNP Paribas group will offer daily “good to know” tips on practical subjects such as public speaking, first aid training and CV writing. Designed in collaboration with some 50 participants from the professional and academic worlds, the programme is also based on individual support from a guidance counsellor, who helps the youngsters to fine-tune their interests and skills with a view to their future studies and career.

PROGRAMME

Mon 18 July: GOOD TO KNOW YOU, ME & LUXEMBOURG

Tue 19 July: ON THE DISCOVERY TRAIL

Wed 20 July: BE AN ENTREPRENEUR

Thu 21 July: COMMUNICATION IS KEY!

Fri 22 July: JOBS YOU MAY KNOW…. OR NOT!

Mon 25 July: BOOST YOUR CREATIVITY – PART 1 

Tue 26 July: CARING ABOUT THE WORLD

Werd 27 July: BOOST YOUR CREATIVITY – PART 2

Thu 28 July: RESEARCH & SCIENCE: A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITITES

Fri 29 July: AUDIOVISUAL CAREERS IN LUXEMBOURG & CLOSING CEREMONY SUMMER SCHOOL 2016