Coverage of structural challenges (shortages, contract breaks, policy changes) affecting jobs and training for young people worldwide. Emergency analysis and innovative solutions.
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![Sectors Still Hiring for Work-Study Despite the Crisis [France Focus]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1750935519751-48bf467e5e7a?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=80&w=1200)
Despite budget cuts, some sectors continue to recruit heavily for work-study. From the green industry to cybersecurity, discover the hidden opportunities and future-proof jobs that still offer thousands of places to trainees...
![Work-Study Contract Termination: Rights and Recourse [European Analysis]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1755548413928-4aaeba7c740e?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=80&w=1200)
Early termination of work-study contracts has become a major issue in 2026. Between protecting trainees and company flexibility, the legal framework is evolving. Discover the new procedures, compensation and recourse available when a contract is terminated...
![Work-Study & Short-Time Working: New 2026 Rules [France Focus]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1690356107486-0796de806f63?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=80&w=1200)
The 2026 reform introduces new rules for trainees in the event of short-time working. Between maintaining training and strengthened social protection, here is everything you need to know about the new short-time working scheme adapted to work-study contracts...
Despite budget cuts, some sectors continue to recruit heavily for work-study. From the green industry to cybersecurity, discover the hidden opportunities and future-proof jobs that still offer thousands of places to trainees...
Early termination of work-study contracts has become a major issue in 2026. Between protecting trainees and company flexibility, the legal framework is evolving. Discover the new procedures, compensation and recourse available when a contract is terminated...
![Race Against Time for Work-Study: Saving a Generation [France Focus]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1690356107486-0796de806f63?auto=format&w=1200&q=80)
The French apprenticeship model, once the untouchable pillar of full-employment policy, is wobbling under unprecedented budget rationalization. In early 2026, the final adoption of the budget under Article 49.3 sealed the fate of millions of students...
The 2026 reform introduces new rules for trainees in the event of short-time working. Between maintaining training and strengthened social protection, here is everything you need to know about the new short-time working scheme adapted to work-study contracts...
Despite budget cuts, some sectors continue to recruit heavily for work-study. From the green industry to cybersecurity, discover the hidden opportunities and future-proof jobs that still offer thousands of places to trainees...
Early termination of work-study contracts has become a major issue in 2026. Between protecting trainees and company flexibility, the legal framework is evolving. Discover the new procedures, compensation and recourse available when a contract is terminated...
The French apprenticeship model, once the untouchable pillar of full-employment policy, is wobbling under unprecedented budget rationalization. In early 2026, the final adoption of the budget under Article 49.3 sealed the fate of millions of students...
