Cross-border training in the Greater Region: Benefits, Challenges and Perspectives (2025)
Dual education is becoming increasingly important at universities and educational institutions in the Greater Region. This model allows students to combine theoretical knowledge with paid professional experience. The result is stronger regional connections and better employment opportunities. At the same time, this form of education proves to be an effective tool for acquiring technical, linguistic, and intercultural skills—an essential advantage for entering a challenging cross-border labor market.
Students, researchers and economic and social stakeholders will come together for the next UniGR-CBS Greater Region Forum to take a closer look at current developments and future perspectives for this educational model. The panel discussion will examine the current state of the educational model, analyse the legal and practical framework, highlight experiences and explore possible future developments.
Representatives from all four countries of the Greater Region will share their expertise and personal insights on this topic.
April 24, 2025
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
IUT Henri Poincaré in Longwy and online via Zoom
Registration
Registration is required by April 21, 2025.
- Program
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First round table: Reports on professional, cultural and linguistic experiences in the workplace
Moderated by Rachid Belkacem (Université de Lorraine)- Contributions from former trainees and current students
Second round table: Perspectives and challenges of cross-border training
Moderated by Nassera Azizi (Université de Lorraine)Discussion on regional practices, legal frameworks, issues and challenges related to cross-border training:
- For Saarland: Christina Reissner (UniGR-CBS, Saarland University)
- For Lorraine: Miloud Guendouz (Université de Lorraine)
- For Luxembourg: Rachid Belkacem (UniGR-CBS, Université de Lorraine)
- For Wallonia: Laurent de Potter (International Relations Officer - IFAPME)
Exchange with the public
With Ines Funk and Claudia Polzin-Haumann (Saarland University)
Christelle Houbion (SIEP de Libramont)
Simultaneous translation into German and French will only be available online. On-site there will be no translation provided.
The UniGR-CBS Greater Region Forum is organized by the Maison de l’Engagement et de l’Initiative des jeunes en Territoires (MEIJE), the IUT Henri Poincaré in Longwy (Université de Lorraine), and the UniGR-Center for Border Studies (UniGR-CBS) in cooperation with the UniGR-CBS working group "Cross-Border Employment and Education."
The event is supported by the University of the Greater Region in order to develop the Interdisciplinary UniGR Centers of Expertise.
Contact
Nassera Azizi (nassera.azizi@univ-lorraine.fr)
Rachid Belkacem (rachid.belkacem@univ-lorraine.fr)
