Recruiting Arts et Métiers students

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Internships, apprenticeship contracts, or employment: companies have many opportunities to discover—and appreciate—the skills of Arts et Métiers students and graduates.

Recruiting students and recent graduatesArts et Métiers access to technical profiles who are trained and ready to contribute to the industrial challenges of tomorrow. Whether for internships, work-study contracts, or permanent positions, companies benefit from a privileged channel for identifying and integrating motivated, qualified individuals who are capable of bringing immediate added value.

Why recruitArts et Métiers studentsArts et Métiers

Recruiting students or graduates fromArts et Métiers organizations to:

  • access a pool of future versatile engineers with experience in design, production, and management of complex projects;
  • Optimize recruitment programs with internships, work-study programs, apprenticeships, and jobs tailored to industrial needs.
  • Strengthen teams with talented individuals who can contribute immediately to operational tasks.
  • Develop the employer brand among a targeted audience engaged in technical and scientific careers.

Internships

During their studies, engineering students must complete at least two internships: a four-week practical internship in their first year, an optional industrial internship in their second year, and a final-year internship. The bachelor's degree program also includes periods of internship.

Apprenticeship contracts

Thespecialized engineering program consists of three years of training, alternating between periods at school and in the workplace. Thegeneral engineering program includes an apprenticeship program, offering 24 places each year.

Professional training contracts

The third year ofGrande Ecole Engineering Programme can be completed under a professional training contract, as can the Bachelor of Technology, theNational Master of Science degrees, and certain specialized master’s programs

The terms and conditions for students are the same, whether they are on a professional training contract or an apprenticeship contract (the only difference being that apprentices are attached to a CFA, or apprenticeship training center).   

Employment

The forum is an annual event for companies wishing to meet students and recent graduates. Recruiters can also post their job offers on the websites of the two alumni associations : the Société des ingénieurs Arts et Métiers andthe Union nationale des anciens apprentisArts et Métiers.

Some tips for effective recruitment

To maximize the chances of success in recruitment:

  • clearly define the tasks, skills, and profiles sought in job offers;
  • offer structured integration pathways tailored to students' needs (internships, work-study programs, jobs);
  • actively participate in recruitment and employment events dedicated to engineering schools;
  • Leverage alumni networks to access trained and committed talent.

Apprenticeships: a win-win solution

"We take on apprentices studying for a degree in risk management and prevention. I like the selection process because Arts et Métiers sends Arts et Métiers several CVs from candidates, which we can then pre-select. Taking on an apprentice brings new ideas and fresh theoretical knowledge to a company. The company mentor appreciates this knowledge just as much as the apprentice appreciates the mentor's practical experience. It's a win-win situation." Bernard Villette, apprenticeship supervisor and HSE engineer at Thales Electron Devices.

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