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Employers and recruiters

Hiring a work-study student involves cost, aid, obligations and supervision. This topic gathers our articles written from the employer's side or useful to understand its constraints: the apprentice hiring aid in 2026, the work-study quota in large companies, the employer contribution for programmes from bac+3, the apprenticeship supervisor and on-the-job training (AFEST). The recruiter's guide and the cost simulator cover the practical steps.

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2026 apprentice hiring incentive: amounts and impact for you

2026 apprentice hiring incentive: €750 to €6,000 depending on company size and qualification. Why it is falling and how to convince an employer anyway.

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A team of four people working together in a large company's open space, symbolising new work-study hires

5% work-study quota: why large companies are hiring in 2026

Below 5% work-study staff, companies with 250+ employees pay the CSA, and this threshold governs the 2026 hiring incentive. What it means for your search.

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A mentor and a young higher-education apprentice discussing a project in an office, illustrating the €750 apprenticeship employer contribution

€750 employer contribution for apprenticeships: what changes at bac+3 and above

A €750 contribution now applies to apprenticeship contracts at bac+3 and above. What it means for you as a higher-education apprentice in 2026.

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Professional team in collaborative training in a workshop, illustrating work-based learning

AFEST in work-study 2026: learning on the job, a practical guide

AFEST in work-study 2026: legal framework (decree 2018-1341), role in apprenticeship, skills blocks and the “Former dans le cadre d'une AFEST” certification.

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Apprenticeship Supervisor 2026: Rules, Role, Bonus and Relationship

Apprenticeship supervisor in 2026: who can be one, how many apprentices they can mentor, their duties, the bonus question and how to manage the relationship well.

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