Understand
work-study fully
Contracts, salaries, rhythms, OPCO funding. A complete guide to starting your work-study in cybersecurity with full confidence.
Work-study:
school + company
at the same time
Work-study is an employment contract that combines theoretical training at school with professional practice in a company. You are a full employee, with a real salary, real responsibilities and a real diploma at the end.
Work-study is different from an internship: you are an employee, you contribute to pension and you benefit from all employee rights.
Two paths,
same goal
Depending on your profile and situation, one of the two contracts will be more suitable. Our team helps you choose.
Apprenticeship Contract
Professionalisation Contract
How does
a typical week work?
For our BAC+3 programmes, the rhythm is 2 weeks at company for 1 week at school.
Receive a salary
from day one
As a work-study student, you are an employee. Your remuneration is calculated according to a regulated scale, increased each year.
Progressive remuneration
Salary increases automatically each contract year. The further you progress, the more your remuneration grows.
Age-based
Remuneration takes your age at contract signing into account. More experienced profiles benefit from a higher reference rate.
Above the legal minimum
In cybersecurity, companies often offer remuneration above legal minimums, recognising the technical skills required.
Employee status
You are an employee: your remuneration is paid every month, with pay slip, social contributions and pension rights.
To find out the details of your remuneration for your profile, contact our team. We will help you calculate your personalised situation and negotiate the best offer.
Who pays what?
The OPCO's role
Company recruits you
They sign the work-study contract and join their branch OPCO.
OPCO funds the training
The Skills Operator pays INSIAC's teaching costs directly, according to the funding level.
You train for free
No money is asked from you. You receive your salary every month throughout the entire training period.
Are you eligible
for work-study?
Eligible age
16 to 29 years for apprenticeship contract. All ages for professionalisation contract.
Bac level or equivalent
For BAC+3 programmes. For BAC+5, a BAC+3 level diploma is required.
Host company
Have an employer ready to sign a work-study contract (we help you find one).
Nationality & work permit
EU national or holder of a residence permit authorising work in France.
From decision
to first day
Apply to INSIAC
Online application, motivation interview and placement test. Response within 15 days.
Find your company
Access the INSIAC job board, attend job dating events and benefit from CV coaching.
Sign the contract
INSIAC supports you for the CERFA form, OPCO registration and all formalities.
Start in September
Join your cohort, alternate between school and company, receive your salary from day one.
Your doubts,
our clear answers
Ready to take
the plunge?
Apply now and join the next INSIAC cohort in September.
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