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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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SecurityNews

Apprentice personal data: how to react to 2026 cyberattacks

Parcoursup (705,000 candidates exposed), Génération #HDF card: how to react to the 2026 data leaks, protect your data and avoid targeted scams.

10 min read

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Financial aidHousing

Mobili-Jeune grant 2026: up to €100/month towards your rent

Mobili-Jeune covers part of the rent of work-study students under 30: €10 to €100/month, €1,100 a year, 2 years max. Eligibility, deadlines, how to apply.

7 min read

Apprentice in a workshop with their pedagogical equipment and professional tools
Financial aidApprenticeship

First equipment allowance for apprentices in 2026: amounts and conditions

Apprentice first equipment in France: €500 (CAP, bac pro), €300 (BTS), nothing above for contracts since 30 July 2026. Amounts, conditions and how it works.

7 min read

Freight truck driving on a motorway, illustrating apprenticeships in transport and logistics
CareersSectors that are hiring

Transport and logistics jobs via work-study in 2026

France's transport and logistics sector is hiring heavily through apprenticeship in 2026. In-demand trades, training from CAP to Bac+3, pay and tips to land a contract.

5 min read

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Company searchApplication

Unsolicited Application for Apprenticeship: The 2026 Guide to Stand Out

74% of applications on La Bonne Alternance were unsolicited in early 2026. Here's how to succeed, step by step, with concrete examples.

7 min read

Young candidate writing a follow-up email on a laptop in a bright, modern office
Finding a companyApplication tips

Follow-up email after a work-study rejection: 2026 templates

Work-study rejection: when and how to follow up by email without pestering the recruiter? 2026 templates, 4 real-world examples, and the mistakes to avoid.

9 min read