Work-linked training, the ideal springboard for training and independence

The start of the new school year has never been better than in 2020 with 440,000 new contracts signed. This is a surprising figure, given the health context which is weakening both schools and companies. The government's reforms seem to have borne fruit!

"Work-linked training": definition
Work-linked training", in France, refers to a person taking courses while being employed by a company, on a school/work basis. Work-linked training is divided into two categories: the apprenticeship contract and the professional training contract. Work-linked training is now available for all types of diplomas and in all sectors, whatever the size of the company.

Key figures for work-linked training in 2020
In 2020, this apprenticeship method experienced strong growth, as shown by the figures unveiled by the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Integration: 495,000 contracts signed, i.e. 40% more than in 2019. Moreover, this increase is general throughout France.

Idrissa, 23, is part of the Job dans la Ville program.
He has recently started a work-study programme and sees this experience as a daily challenge.
For him, the key to success in a work-study programme is adaptation: to the pace, to the company and to the environment.

Meet Mansour, co-founder of Goal Mentor and entrepreneur of the Entrepreneurs dans la Ville program

Mentor Goal is a start-up that supports educational institutions in coaching their students.

What is your vision of work-linked training?

"Work-linked training is the means of accessing quality studies and a trade on the first day of training, i.e. a springboard to education and employment at the same time. »

In your opinion, what are the advantages of work-linked training?

"For a young person, it is a new way of learning that combines theory and practice, and above all allows students to be financially independent. It is an opportunity for those who do not adhere to the so-called "classical" learning system.

Accessible without a diploma, it is a path adapted to young people from low-income neighborhoods (disadvantaged neighbourhoods of the community policy of the State), who have not necessarily had the chance to continue their studies or to be financially comfortable.

The company, for its part, signs a contract with an employee who brings a fresh perspective. In the long term, the objective is to continue the training towards a permanent contract. This is a definite financial advantage for the company. »

What advice would you give to a young person wishing to follow this path?
"The path to work-linked training is not easy. It has to be set up, and for that young people need support. For me, a trainee must have 5 essential qualities:

          - Being committed ;

          - Be curious;

          - Likes to communicate (as he is not permanently in the company);

          - Be organised;

          - Be passionate about the subject (have an appetite for the chosen sector)

Finally, in my opinion, preparing for a work-linked training course means preparing for working life and gaining in maturity. Indeed, during your search for a company, you learn a lot for your future life. It's a form of perseverance that will prove useful when looking for a job.
Hence the proverb: "No relaunch, no alternation".

To conclude, I would say that today, more than ever before, alternation is a ball to be seized! »