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Work-study program in the 4th year: a unique opportunity for EFAP students
At EFAP, we offer a work-study communication program starting in the 4th year, allowing our students to gain valuable professional experience while continuing their studies.
The work-study program in the 10th grade allows students to combine theory and practice through an apprenticeship or professional training contract. This work-study model involves alternating one week of classes with three weeks in a company, thereby providing a full immersion in the professional world.
Thorough preparation before starting the work-study program in 4th year
By offering a work-study program starting in the fourth year, EFAP enables its students to build on their skills during the first three years of their initial training. This gives them the opportunity to gain professional maturity while building their professional network through internships. This model ensures that students are fully prepared for a successful transition into the workforce.
Work-study programs at EFAP: How do they work?
Step 1 - Choose your specialization:
Select the Specialized MBA that aligns with your career goals from our work-study programs: Communication & Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing & Business, Luxury Communication...
Step 2 - Signing the contract:
Choose an apprenticeship contract (ages 16–29) or a vocational training contract (ages 16–25 and older), with funding provided by the company’s OPCO.
Step 3 - Alternating between school and work:
Complete your training on a schedule of 3 weeks on the job and 1 week in the classroom, combining theory and practice throughout the year.
What is the salary for a work-study program for a communications student at EFAP?
The salary in work-study depends on three main factors: the type of contract (apprenticeship contract or professionalization contract), the student's age, and their level of education. In France, the remuneration of work-study students is regulated by law and corresponds to a percentage of the SMIC or the company's minimum collective agreement salary.
Salary in apprenticeship contract
In an apprenticeship contract, the salary evolves according to age and year of study.
For work-study students aged 21 to 25:
- 53% of the SMIC in the 1st year
- 61% of the SMIC in the 2nd year
- 78% of the SMIC in the 3rd year
From 26 years old, the salary is at least 100% of the SMIC, or the minimum collective agreement salary if it is more advantageous.
Salary in professionalization contract
In a professionalization contract, the salary also depends on age and level of qualification.
For work-study students aged 21 to 25:
- 70% of the SMIC minimum
- 80% of the SMIC minimum for holders of a high school diploma or a higher qualification
For those aged 26 and over:
- at least the SMIC,
- or 85% of the minimum collective agreement salary if it is more advantageous.
Thanks to work-study in communication, students can finance their studies while gaining solid professional experience in a company.
Key takeaway: Work-study programs at EFAP
Frequency of the alternating work-study program:
- 1 week at school (theory and practical classes).
- 3 weeks at a company (work placement).
Compensation & contract:
- Apprenticeship or vocational training contract.
- Compensation in accordance with current legislation (based on age and contract type).
Personalized support:
- A network of more than 30,000 partner companies
- One-on-one coaching for career development.
- Network of partner companies offering internships and career opportunities.
- Close monitoring to maximize students' transition into the workforce.
Work-study in the 4th year at EFAP
In 4th year at EFAP, students can choose to continue their training in work-study to develop their professional experience while continuing their studies in communication.
Two paths are available to complete a 4th year in work-study at EFAP:
- A 4th year generalist in communication, offered in work-study and available at all EFAP campuses in France. It allows students to deepen the fundamentals of communication while gaining practical experience in a company.
- The 4th year of the Specialized MBA in Digital Marketing & Business, available only at the EFAP Paris campus, is designed for students wishing to specialize in digital strategies, marketing, and business transformation.
Work-study in the 5th year at EFAP
EFAP offers 11 Specialized MBAs in work-study, allowing students to gain recognized professional expertise while working in a company. This final year of training is designed to meet market demands and prepare for a quick professional integration in the fields of communication, marketing, and media.
Our Specialized MBAs in work-study cover key areas of communication such as:
- digital
- strategic Marketing
- events communication
- luxury
- advertising
- sport business
- gastronomy
- communication and marketing of wines and spirits
The EFAP Network of Partner Companies
Enrolling at EFAP is about much more than just joining the top school for communication; it opens the door to an exceptional professional ecosystem. With a long-standing reputation, EFAP enjoys unique recognition among the decision-makers and key players who are shaping today’s marketing, media, and digital industries.
They are hiring our students:
Our students are talented
Read testimonials from our work-study students:
Work-study in communication: Zahra’s testimonial, Digital Experience Assistant at Barilla
A work-study program in communication allows students to gain concrete professional experience while continuing their studies. At EFAP, this format, accessible from the 4th year, immerses students in the realities of the industry. In this article, Zahra, a student in the Specialized MBA in Digital Marketing & Business on a work-study program, shares her experience at Barilla Group, where she works on strategic digital challenges.
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Communication apprenticeship: train at EFAP from your fourth year onward
The apprenticeship program at EFAP enables students to combine a communication degree with hands-on professional experience in a company. Available from the fourth year onward, across our 10 campuses in France, it allows students to earn a recognized diploma while gaining concrete, paid work experience. A format particularly well suited to careers in communication, marketing, media and event management.
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Work-study at EFAP: Noémy’s experience as a Community Manager at Bouygues
Work-study programs offer EFAP students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the professional world from their 4th year while continuing their studies. This is the case for Noémy Kra, a 4th-year student in the Specialized MBA in Digital Marketing & Business, who shares her enriching experience as a Community Manager at Bouygues Bâtiment Nord-Est.
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