{"id":342406,"date":"2026-11-14T11:58:19","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T10:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geneveinfos.ch\/2026\/11\/14\/start-forum-metiers-fribourg-2027\/"},"modified":"2026-11-14T11:58:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T10:58:19","slug":"start-forum-metiers-fribourg-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geneveinfos.ch\/en\/2026\/11\/14\/start-forum-metiers-fribourg-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"START! Forum des m\u00e9tiers in Granges-Paccot, 23\u201328 Feb."},"content":{"rendered":"

The START! Forum des m\u00e9tiers careers fair returns to Forum Fribourg, in Granges-Paccot, from Tuesday 23 to Sunday 28 February 2027. Young people aged 12 to 18 can discover more than 200 professions with the people who practise them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The START! forum was created in 2007 in the canton of Fribourg. It is held every two years. The edition planned for February 2021 was postponed because of Covid-19. The forum brings employers and the State of Fribourg together around careers guidance for young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 11th edition took place from 18 to 23 February 2025 at Forum Fribourg. It welcomed nearly 27,000 visitors, including about 8,000 lower secondary pupils. It featured 65 stands over 7,500 m\u00b2 and more than 100 workshops and demonstrations. According to the canton, it broke all attendance records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2025 the forum spread over two floors, as Forum Fribourg was also becoming a leisure venue. The organisers found that this layout made it easier for visitors to move around. The best stand award went to \u201cM\u00e9tiers de la Terre\u201d (Careers of the Land), a joint stand by AGRI Fribourg, the Forest and Nature Service and JardinSuisse Fribourg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In May 2025 the organising committee decided unanimously to stay at Forum Fribourg for 2027. A survey of exhibitors and schools showed a clear preference for the venue. Its location near a motorway exit makes access easy for schools and families. Professional associations and the cantonal government backed the choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who organises it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The forum is organised by the Association du Forum des m\u00e9tiers. It brings together the Fribourg Employers\u2019 Union, the Fribourg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Vocational Training Service and the Careers Guidance and Adult Education Service. Reto Julmy, director of the Employers\u2019 Union, chairs it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to find<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nearly 70 stands run by professionals present more than 200 careers. The programme includes meetings, workshops and a job dating area. Careers are grouped by field, from industry to health, through commerce, construction and hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The forum is aimed at pupils, apprentices, teachers and parents. Adults changing careers are also welcome. A visit adapted to non-French speakers is offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n