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Advice, stories and news to succeed in your apprenticeship, from choosing a programme to settling into the company.

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Overtime and Night Work for Apprentices Under 18 in 2026

Working hours, overtime, night and Sunday work: what French law really allows for an apprentice under 18 in 2026, and how those hours are paid.

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Going abroad as an apprentice: the 2026 guide

International mobility for apprentices in 2026: duration, contract "standby" status, legal framework, Erasmus+ funding and the practical steps to go abroad without losing your apprenticeship.

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Taxes 2026: Work-Related Expenses for Apprentices and Work-Study Students, Finally Explained

Apprentice tax exemption, actual expenses, mileage allowance scale, attachment to parents' tax household: the complete guide to work-study taxation in 2026.

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Vocational Student Card 2026: All Your Rights and Discounts

Vocational student card ("carte d'étudiant des métiers") 2026: who is eligible, how to get it from your training centre, and which concrete discounts (transport, university canteens, cinema, housing) it unlocks for apprentices.

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Company Health Insurance for Apprentices in 2026: Requirements, Waivers and Real Cost

Company health insurance for work-study students in 2026: must your employer enrol you? Waiver cases, real cost, combining it with your parents' plan, and the steps to take.

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Commuting Costs for Work-Study Students in 2026: What Your Employer Must Pay

Public transport passes, the sustainable mobility allowance, trips to the training centre: what your employer must reimburse in 2026 and which aids you can combine.

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