The nature of work undertaken by sixth-formers is highly varied, encompassing areas such as catering, delivery, online retail, family-based work, and both declared and informal odd jobs. This diversity reflects the complex and multifaceted social and

Permanent contracts no longer necessarily offer the level of stability they once did. According to data from the Génération surveys, since 2020, there has been an increase in the number of young people leaving permanent contracts after their first

The Zero Long-Term Unemployment Territories project is innovating in its launch phase with new mobilisation and support practices by championing the right to employment for those furthest from the labour market. However, as the experiment and

2023 Survey of the 2017 Cohort.Since the 2018 reform, apprenticeships have undergone a profound transformation, becoming more popular and appealing to a wider range of people. Once seen as a route into initial training, they are now also providing a

The Zero Long-Term Unemployment Territories experiment is based on an idea: adapting work for those distant from the job market, rather than expecting them to adapt to it. While access to work was initially prioritised, training now appears essential

The Youth Engagement Contract is the latest youth policy initiative. It aims to respond to the growing socio-economic vulnerability of young people under the age of 25 in a way that differs from the ‘RSA Jeune’ (income support allowance for young

New developments in an old debate In France, more than one in six employees are in low-skilled jobs. These include home helpers, maintenance workers, construction workers and self-service employees. Far from disappearing, these jobs are changing.

Despite their significant contribution to salaried employment in France, statistics relating to continuing vocational training largely fail to account for very small businesses. Based on recent data from the ‘Formation Employeur’ Survey (EFE), this

Since 2020, employers have been able to contribute to their employees’ personal training accounts ‘on a voluntary basis’ to help fund a training project. However, this scheme remains underused as only 2.3% of companies with over ten employees have

In companies, the induction and training of work-study students, interns, new recruits or colleagues on secondment is generally provided by an existing employee. Whilst frequently overlooked, this mentoring role should not be considered a simple

Thirty years after the creation of the Erasmus programme, studying abroad during higher education remains a popular choice. While there is a general belief that it enhances employability, is this truly the case? What is the value of this experience

In light of current environmental challenges, taking environmental considerations into account in the construction industry has become essential. But how is this being implemented in practice within companies? This Céreq Bref, based on a survey of

Driven by the growth of the second-hand goods sector, upcycling and recycling centres offer employment opportunities and the promise of social integration to people who are excluded from the labour market. Based on a survey of employees within such

For those who "have been excluded from the labour market", joining an integration and training scheme is often accompanied by social support, aimed at resolving difficulties linked to their living conditions. A programme set up at regional level has

So-called "inclusive" policies aim to give priority to integrating disabled people into the mainstream environment rather than into specialised institutions. Just as in initial training, this trend is growing in vocational training for adults looking

Of the young people who left the education system in 2017, almost half were no longer living with their parents in their final year of education. While the trend of leaving the family home is more prevalent among those in higher education, it can

According to the latest available statistics, in 2020 France, like all other European countries, maintained its training effort despite the health crisis. Training practices and training methods have nevertheless changed, and French companies have

2023 poll of the Génération 2017 surveyResearch indicates that career changes are not an uncommon occurrence at the start of a working life. The monitoring of the first six years of employment of young people reveals that 25% of those who left