Professional Training Contract (Contrat de professionnalisation)
Professional training contracts are available to final-year engineering students.
Students enrolled in the initial training program change their status to become employees of the host company. The professional training contract lasts for 12 months.
A win-win approach
For the student, the goal of the professional training contract is to gain a professional qualification while also completing their engineering degree. Participants are paid a percentage of the minimum wage (Smic), depending on their age and level of education. For exact remuneration details, please refer to the official Ministry website.
For the company, this contract offers the opportunity to recruit an engineer who is quickly operational and trained in its specific methods. In some cases, the contract also grants partial exemptions from employer social security contributions.
Eligibility
The professional training contract is open to:
* Polytech Clermont students aged 16 to 25 enrolled in the final year of the engineering cycle
* All employers subject to funding vocational training, except for the State, local authorities, and their administrative public institutions
Students with disabilities who wish to sign a professional training contract receive dedicated support. Learn more about these measures \[HERE].
Assessment methods
This program includes two interim presentations, a written report, and a final oral defense.
These are in addition to all assessments given by faculty as part of continuous evaluation.
It is not possible to validate individual skill blocks independently.
Funding
Training costs, covered by the host company, include tuition fees and the cost of education at Polytech Clermont. All or part of these costs may be funded by the **Skills Operator (OPCO)** relevant to the company.