Parcoursup 2026: Admission Phase and Apprenticeship Wishes
Parcoursup 2026 admission phase: key June dates, ranking pending wishes and apprenticeship applications still open. The complete guide.
Minimum wage rise on 1 June 2026: apprentice pay goes up
France's SMIC rises to €1,867.02 gross on 1 June 2026 (+2.41%). See the new minimum salaries for apprenticeship and professionalisation contracts.
Choosing your work-study programme: the complete 2026 guide
Criteria, a 5-step method and pitfalls to avoid when selecting the apprenticeship (training + company) that truly matches your career goals.
Succeeding in your work-study interview: preparation and key questions
A complete method for preparing your work-study interview: research, common questions, body language, follow-up, and mistakes to avoid to land the contract.
Understanding your work-study pay: how it is calculated
SMIC percentage by age and year, collective-agreement minimum, apprenticeship or professionalisation contract, tax and contributions: how work-study pay is set.
Finding a work-study company: the method that works
CV, unsolicited application, network, job fairs, follow-ups: the complete method and timeline to land the company that will validate your work-study contract.