Work-study at HEIP
In the first year of the MSc program, students have the option of doing a sandwich program. They alternate between two weeks in the company and about one week at school.
In the second year of the MSc cycle, some programs are alternating, others are alternating with an internship. The rhythm is approximately one week in the company and one week at school. The school year consists of 11 weeks of classes.
Types of work-study contracts
Work-study programs are available from the first year of the MSc program through various types of contracts. Professionalization contract and apprenticeship contract are the two possible modalities for our students depending on the year and the field in which they are registered.
Professionalization contract
- Type of employment contract: Fixed-term or open-ended contract of a particular type allowing the beneficiary to obtain a State Diploma, a certified title or a professional qualification.
- Duration of the contract: between 12 and 24 months.
- Charges for the employer: salary + remaining training costs depending on the course.
- Coverage: it is hourly, depending on the OPCO.
- Weekly working time: is defined by the time applicable in the company and includes the time spent in training.
- Accessibility: students aged 16 to 25 and job seekers aged 26 and over.
- Remuneration: depending on 2 indicators: age and the company’s collective agreement (between 65 and 100% of the minimum wage).
- Length of the trial period: from 2 weeks to 2 months (depending on the length and type of contract).
- Financing of the training: the training costs are covered by the OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) to which the company is attached. The professional branches define orientations and priorities in terms of qualification, and it is according to these priorities that the OPCOs validate the financing of training.
Apprenticeship contract
- Type of employment contract: Fixed-term or permanent. Apprenticeship is a work-study program that combines general and professional education with the acquisition of know-how through initial experience in a company. This is a special type of employment contract that gives the apprentice the status of a young employee, providing training in the company and in the training center, with the training hours being part of the working hours.
- Contract duration: between 6 and 36 months.
- Charges for the employer: salary + remaining training costs depending on the course.
- Coverage: it is a fixed annual fee, depending on the diploma code.
- Weekly working time: is defined by the time applicable in the company and includes the time spent in training.
- Accessibility: students under 30 years old.
- Remuneration: according to 3 indicators: age, year of contract and the company’s collective agreement (between 43 and 100% of the SMIC).
- Duration of the trial period: 45 days.
- Financing of the training: the training costs are covered by the OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) to which the company is attached on the basis of the contract cost published by France Compétences.
Examples of work-study positions
| Examples of positions | Examples of missions | Examples of companies / institutions |
| Communication officer, Assistant journalist, Editor … | Writing of articles, notes, newsletters Communication actions (campaign, project) Social network management Media monitoring Animation, organization of events | Radio RVA Eliott & Markus Ministry of the Interior Axa Partners SAS Ivry City Hall |
| International/ESR Project Manager Project Manager Manager Consultant | Writing of notes/specifications/arguments Press and media monitoring (institutional) Realization of various projects Strategy development Organization of events/seminars/trade shows | City of Paris Action Against Hunger The solidarity bet UNESCO Ministry of Ecological Transition ENEDIS |
| Safety/operational risk manager Analysis officer International Relations Officer | Development of a strategic plan Writing notes Legal/thematic watch Assessing risks, security and safety Event organization | Ministry of the Interior Ministry of the Armed Forces Defense Consulting International Crédit Agricole Thales MBDA |
| Editor Analyst Project Manager | International / Legal / Documentary watch Project follow-up Writing notes Analysis and monitoring of security / cybersecurity strategy Management and animation of networks and events | Ministry of the Interior Axa UNESCO Air France ESC |
| Sales assistant Project Manager Consultant Business development | Competitive intelligence Participation in projects Writing, speeches and newsletters, specifications and notes Action Marketing Strategic planning | SNCF Total Energy SANOFI BPI France BUSINESS France |
| Public Affairs Assistant Project Manager Project Manager Administrative framework | Writing of notes, documents and newsletters Animation of social networks Project implementation Influence strategy/Strategic analysis Action of campaign of valorization | GICAN – Groupement des Industries de Construction et Activités Navales Ministry of the Interior Air France KLM PARIS 2024 – Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games |