What are the differences between work-study and apprenticeship?

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Since apprenticeship is a work-study program, there is no real difference. However, we can explore the differences between apprenticeship and the other work-study program option, which is the professionalization contract. First, we explore the specificities of apprenticeship, and in another section we will then look in more detail at the differences between the contracts.

The type of training
Apprenticeship concerns mint database initial training, generally intended for a person who has completed their schooling, obtained their baccalaureate or recently graduated from higher education. Professionalization falls under continuing education and results in a qualification. The latter can be a BP, a professional or technical Baccalaureate, a CAP, a BTS, a professional license or even an engineering diploma.

So, apprenticeship really serves to learn a trade from "scratch" or from a theoretical diploma. In an ideal scenario, the apprentice completes his training and can practice his new trade, either in the company that trained him (if he made a good impression on his superiors and if the company has the means to invest in a new employee), or in another company in the same sector of activity.

Age limits
Work-study training through apprenticeship is reserved for people between the ages of 16 and 29, with some exceptions. There are special arrangements, including an exemption from the age limit for disabled workers, high-level athletes and people planning to take over or create a business for which the relevant diploma is required. Disabled workers can also spread their apprenticeship over 4 years instead of the 3 planned. It is also possible to start training at 15 if the 3rd year of secondary school has been completed, or if a 3rd year of vocational preparation has been started.

On the other hand, within the framework of the professionalization contract, if no real age limit is imposed, priority is given to people between the ages of 16 and 25. Also given priority are job seekers aged 26 and over registered with Pôle Emploi, RSA or ASS beneficiaries, AAH beneficiaries and people leaving a Single Integration Contract (CUI).