Girlsʻ and BoysʻDay 2026

In construction? "That's not for women!" Working in a daycare center? "But that's not a job for men!" Do you know such reactions to career choices? Girlsʻ and BoysʻDay wants to change that. After all, the distinction between typical female and male professions should be a thing of the past. Find out in this article what is behind the annual career orientation day and how your child can gain an insight into a gender-neutral working world.

Today, all career paths and professional fields are open to girls and boys - but sometimes you have to get to know them first. By taking part in GirlsʻDay and BoysʻDay, you can help your child to find a suitable career or subject. As parents, you have an important role model function and are also a trusted advisor when it comes to their professional future.

The aim of GirlsʻDay and BoysʻDay is to give young people an understanding of the diversity of career opportunities and to encourage them to consider atypical career paths. Girls and boys are often still guided by traditional role models when choosing a career. This is exactly where the action day comes in: It provides insights into professions without gender stereotypes and helps to break down reservations and broaden horizons for their own future.

Girls learn about technical and manual professions in particular on GirlsʻDay, in which women have previously been underrepresented. This is because girls often choose professions in which women are predominantly found, for example medical assistant, dental assistant or office management assistant, as the chart on the current top 10 female training professions in North Rhine-Westphalia shows.

On the other hand, BoysʻDay gives boys an insight into social, educational and care work. This is because they are currently mainly opting for professions in which men mainly work, such as automotive mechatronics technician, plant mechanic for sanitary, heating and air conditioning technology or computer scientist. These are the current top 10 male training occupations in North Rhine-Westphalia:

There are so many more opportunities in the world of work. For many years now, companies and institutions have been opening their doors to show this: Regardless of gender, there are many exciting jobs in professional fields and areas that tend to be considered typically female or typically male. True to the motto: "Just try it out!"

There are numerous places available for girls and boys throughout Germany for the one-day taster internship. Pupils from the 5th grade onwards can take part. On this day, your child can gain practical experience in a company, get to know everyday working life or gain an insight into a field of study.