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Professors Without Borders

Bootcamp de littératie financière

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A hands-on, in-person financial education programme for young people in Luxembourg, combining practical workshops and a three-month portfolio management challenge.

In-person sessions: April–May · Portfolio challenge: April–July
Read the press release
Programme partners
About the programme

Practical money skills before work, study, or independent living

An in-person programme delivered by Professors Without Borders / Professeurs Sans Frontières A.S.B.L., focused on understanding money, making thoughtful choices, and building long-term confidence.

Participants developed responsible financial habits and informed decision-making skills to support them throughout adult life.

Supported by
  • CaixaBank Asset Management
  • White & Case
  • Nordic Capital
  • Deloitte

In-person sessions were hosted at partner offices in Luxembourg, and corporate volunteers from partner organisations mentored participants during the bootcamp sessions and the portfolio management challenge.

Co-financed by the Œuvre Nationale de Secours Grande-Duchesse Charlotte.

Why it matters

Financial skills are rarely taught in school

De nombreux jeunes quittent l’école sans disposer des outils nécessaires pour gérer leur argent de manière responsable. La budgétisation, la compréhension du crédit, la planification des dépenses importantes et la prise de décisions financières éclairées sont rarement abordées dans l’enseignement formel.

01Practical financial education grounded in real-life situations
02Confidence and responsibility around money
03Learning outside the classroom, in professional environments
04A smoother transition into adult financial independence
Programme structure

Two parts: learn, then apply

Phase 1Saturdays, April–May

In-Person Bootcamp Sessions

Three interactive sessions focused on building core financial knowledge and responsible decision-making.

  • Les finances personnelles, la budgétisation et l’épargne
  • Les dépenses responsables et la compréhension du crédit
  • Introduction à l’investissement et à la réflexion financière à long terme
Phase 2Three months, until July

Portfolio Management Challenge

€100,000virtual investment portfolio, real market data, zero risk
  • Appliquer les concepts appris lors du bootcamp
  • Réfléchir à la stratégie, au risque et à la prise de décision
  • Bénéficier de l’accompagnement de mentors professionnels
The finale The programme concluded with portfolio presentations and a cash prize for the strongest overall portfolio strategy.
Location & format
LuxembourgIn-person sessions
Three SaturdaysAvril–mai
10h00–12h30Session time
FrançaisLanguage
What participants gained

What participants took away from the programme

Responsible money management
Practical budgeting and planning skills
Awareness of credit and financial systems
A foundational understanding of investing
More confidence in financial decisions
Official press release

The initiative, its objectives, and our partners in Luxembourg

Read the press release