APPRENTICESHIP AT ESCE

Work-study programs at ESCE : Combining studies and professional experience

Available from 3rd year, ESCE’s work-study program offers students a valuable opportunity to combine their studies with hands-on experience in a company. This professionally-oriented path is accessible through a 1, 2 or 3-year contract, depending on the ambitions and needs of each student.

Programs concerned :

• Grande École program: 5-year Master’s degree, accessible from 1st to 4th year, for a complete, in-depth program.
• International Bachelor’s program: A 3-year diploma, available from 1st to 3rd year, for a professional, international training program.

The benefits of work-study:

• Acquiring practical skills: Students apply their theoretical knowledge directly in a professional context.
• Easier integration into the job market: The experience you gain on the job is a real asset when you enter the job market.
• Immersion in the business world: work-study students discover the realities of the field, develop their professional network and boost their employability.
• Payment of tuition fees: Under the work-study program, tuition fees are paid by the employer as part of the contract, reducing the cost of studies.

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Work-study programs with the Grande École Program

ESCE’s Grande École Program offers students the opportunity to follow an apprenticeship program from their 3rd year, combining high-level academic teaching with immersion in the professional world. This unique opportunity enables students to benefit from long-term professional experience, a real springboard to employment. By opting for a sandwich course, students can sign a flexible apprenticeship contract lasting 1, 2 or 3 years (3 years if the apprenticeship begins in 3rd year). They also benefit from an attractive remuneration package, ranging from 65% to 100% of the minimum wage, depending on their profile, while enjoyingtotal exemption from tuition fees. This scheme enables them to reduce the cost of their studies, develop their financial independence and build a solid foundation for their future careers.

Specializations open to sandwich courses:

Master’s students on the Grande École program can choose to specialize in one of the following areas, to acquire skills that are in demand in high-demand sectors:

• Business Engineering
• Purchasing
• Controlling / Finance
• International Business Development
• International Consumer Marketing

A work-study program with ESCE’s Grande École program is much more than an option: it’s a career gas pedal that prepares you to meet the challenges of the international marketplace.

Work-study programs with the International Bachelor’s Program

In 3rd year, ESCE’s International Bachelor Program offers a sandwich course, providing valuable professional experience and adapted academic learning. Students alternate between 1 week of classes at ESCE and 2 weeks in the company, enabling them to combine theory and practice. With a one-year apprenticeship contract, they benefit from an attractive salary, ranging from 65% to 100% of the minimum wage, depending on their age, as well as full exemption from tuition fees, paid by the company and the OPCO. This program guarantees personalized follow-up by both ESCE and the company, and is an excellent opportunity to develop your professional network, while preparing effectively for an international career.

two specializations open to sandwich courses:

• Sales Development and Digital Marketing specialization
• International Trade and Customs Management specialization

Students find assignments in sales departments in all sectors, and in all types of companies (SME/SMI and large corporations). They are required to master the concepts, methods and tools of digital marketing, and to apply them to their company’s marketing strategy and dynamics.

Personalized support for work-study contracts

ESCE offers tailor-made support to help students find the right work-study program for their career goals. Thanks to a dedicated department, students benefit from a wide range of resources to maximize their chances of success. The Corporate Relations Department provides them with internship and work-study offers in line with their specialization, as well as support in optimizing their applications and preparing for interviews.

What ESCE offers :

• Targeted offers tailored to your specialization and business sector
• Personalized coaching: help with writing CVs and cover letters
• Optimizing profiles on professional networks
• Interview preparation: simulations and tips for successful recruitment
• Job dating organized to meet recruiters from major companies