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Work-study program
A work-study programme is a way to learn a trade and improve employability, whilst continuing to learn at school. It includes two types of contracts: an apprenticeship contract and a professional training contract.
THE BENEFITS OF A WORK-STUDY COURSE
- Earn a degree or qualification from a wide range of professions
- Training is free
- Opportunity to put theory into practice
- Be compensated during training as an employee
- Find a job more easily thanks to the experience gained working at a company
(As part of the apprenticeship contract, the apprentice can receive financial support for their “B” driving licence)
APPRENTICESHIP CONTRACT
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If you fail the exam, the contract can be extended for a maximum of one year with the same employer or a new employer with a new contract.
If the student has difficulty finding an employer, they can begin training in a CFA (Apprentice Training Centre) as a vocational trainee.
Nevertheless, the student will have a period of three months after the beginning of the academic year to sign a contract with an employer with the help of their CFA.
The employer must designate an apprenticeship supervisor whose task is to monitor and evaluate the young apprentice.
Financial support
Financial support from the State and the Grand Est region is also in place for students with an apprenticeship contract. You can find out more on this website: https://www.grandest.fr/unmetier-unavenir/
THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT
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The professional training contract may be renewed once in the event of illness or failing to achieve the diploma, for example.
It must include training measures to be taken, i.e., periods of work in a company and periods of training.
A tutor must be designated by the employer, and it is mandatory to provide the young person with guidance in their role in the company.
Important information for those undertaking one of these two schemes:
The working time for a work-study student is generally 35 hours per week (training time at the CFA is included in the working time for apprentices).
The rights of the work-study student are the same as those of a company employee, such as five weeks minimum of paid holiday, sick pay, maternity leave, work-related accident, etc.
Many schools offer apprenticeship contracts and professional training contracts in their training programmes.
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Last update : 20 February 2023