Blending theory with in-company practice in preparation for entering the working world
The work-study service
A dedicated work-study search advisor supports and approves the writing of CVs and the steps required for finding a host company.
Available services:
- A platform for publishing work-study openings in partnership with Jobteaser
- Workshops designed to help students find work-study placements and write their CV
- Recruitment events (job fairs, industry-specific conferences, etc.)
- Targeted publication of placements corresponding to each student’s professional project
- Transfer of CVs to recruiters in order to provide the best possible match between the requirements of companies and student expectations
- Administrative support in formalizing work-study contracts
- A dedicated team in charge of setting up contracts in line with current regulations
+ 3000 corporate partners of the school with which to find a work-study placement
Programs offering the work-study option:
- Grande Ecole Master in Management: all Masters-level specializations include a two-year work-study option or in the second year only (according to the specialization)
- Bachelor’s degree: in the third year, 5 out of 7 specializations are available in work-study format
- Master of Science in Data Management: an 18-month program delivered in work-study format
- Master of Science in Cybersecurity: a 2-year program delivered in work-study format
Types of contract
Two types of work-study contract are available to students:
- Apprenticeship contract: represent 99% of contracts signed by our students and available to students up to 29 years of age.
- Professionalization contract: available to all students. From 26 years of age, a Job Center certificate must be provided.
Distinguishing factors:
- Higher financial support for students on apprenticeship contracts than on professionalization contracts
- Lower labor cost of apprenticeship contracts for companies
- Better protection for students on apprenticeships in the event of a break of contract
Salary
Work-study students are salaried employees of their host company and therefore receive a salary, the amount of which depends upon the contract, the age of the student and their level of studies.
Students on apprenticeship contracts receive an entering salary according to their age, the stage reached in their studies, and the number of years of prior apprenticeship experience.
Professionalization contract students receive a salary depending upon their age and the last diploma obtained.
