Apprenticeship contract

There are 4 of them:

• Must be over 16 and under 30 (no age limit for certain exceptions), 
• Meet the entry requirements for the desired course,
• Sign an apprenticeship contract with an employer, after checking that the job offered is in line with the requirements of the diploma or qualification in question,
• The requested training must have enough places to accommodate the apprentice.

No, this is afree, paidtraining program for alternating work-study students, since they are salaried employees.

Apprenticeship is based on the principle of alternating academic and practical training at the training center with the acquisition of know-how at an employer's.
The rhythm of this alternation varies according to the course taken, but respects a timetable established in advance.
The apprenticeship contract is a special employment contract that enables students to benefit from a dual status: student and full employee of the company.

Apprenticeships can be taken out with any type of employer, whether private, public or non-profit:

    Private-sector employers established or domiciled in France (mainland and overseas departments),

    => State, regional and hospital civil service establishments,
=> Public industrial and commercial establishments (EPIC),
=> Temporary employment agencies,
=> Associations Loi 1901,
=> Employers' groups,
=> Liberal professions.

Finding an employer is a key step for future apprentices, as it positions them from the outset as key players in their training path. It is carried out using the same methods as those used in a traditional job search: consulting job offers, dedicated forums and trade fairs, the Internet, the press, Pôle Emploi, canvassing and making unsolicited applications to companies, activating one's network of contacts...

The quality of CVs and cover letters, good preparation for job interviews and a strong motivation will increase your chances of success.

The search for an employer can ideally begin as early as March for a course starting in September.

Although it is preferable for candidates to take a proactive approach and find their host company themselves, the CFA EnSup-LR development department can advise or help you in this process, in particular by assisting you in the construction of relevant application tools (CV, cover letters).

Workshops on company search strategies and techniques are organized by the CFA.

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Apprentices are subject to the same working conditions as other employees of the company or administration. The legal working week is 35 hours. Apprentices are also entitled to paid vacations, calculated in the same way as other employees of the company or administration.Depending on the collective agreement, branch or company agreements, apprentices may, like other employees, benefit from social advantages such as a 13th month's pay, a health insurance scheme, luncheon vouchers, etc.Finally, under the apprenticeship contract, apprentices contribute to pension and unemployment schemes.

Absences, whether during class or on the job, must be justified. Only authorized absences (e.g. illness, family event) will be accepted by the CFA.
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Absolutely. The training program and academic exams are the same for all students, whether apprentices or not.

Apprenticeship training requires a high level of personal investment and motivation. But the added value of an apprenticeship diploma compared to a conventional diploma is the acquisition of concrete professional experience, a real passport to employment and rapid, successful integration into the world of work. Apprenticeships also enable you to develop skills in organization and autonomy,

Courses follow the same academic calendar as non-work-study courses, generally starting between September and November of each year, and finishing between May and August.

An apprenticeship contract may be signed for a period of 3 months after the start date of the training program.

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