Exceptional Support for Apprenticeship Employers
Amount listed: a grant of: up to €4,500 for contracts signed by a company with fewer than 250 employees to prepare a level 5 diploma or professional qualification; up to €2,000 for contracts signed by a company with fewer than 250 employees to prepare a level 6 or 7 diploma or qualification, and for contracts signed by a company with 250 or more employees to prepare a level 3 or 4 diploma or qualification; up to €1,500 for contracts signed by a company with 250 or more employees to prepare a level 5 diploma or qualification; up to €750 for contracts signed by a company with 250 or more employees to prepare a level 6 or 7 diploma or qualification; up to €6,000 for contracts signed with a person recognised as a disabled worker. The aid is prorated if the contract lasts less than a year or ends before the end of the first year. It cannot be combined with the single aid for employers of apprentices (aide unique aux employeurs d’apprentis). Beneficiaries listed: private-sector employers.
Supports apprenticeship contracts in their first year. This aid is available for apprenticeship contracts signed up to 1 January 2027. Scope indicated in the catalogue: national aid. The information below is taken from the catalogue and does not replace the official rules in force.
Funded by Ministère du Travail et des Solidarités
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: private-sector employers. Check the exclusions, legal form, company size and geographic scope in the official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions taken from the catalogue: the aid depends on the employer sending the contract to its OPCO (skills operator) no later than 6 months after it is signed, and on the OPCO filing the contract with the ministry responsible for vocational training. Companies with 250 or more employees must show a minimum percentage of employees on apprenticeship or professionalisation contracts in their workforce on 31 December of the year following the one in which the apprenticeship contract was signed (percentage assessed according to arrangements set by decree). These companies must send their commitment to meet this obligation to the ASP (services and payment agency) within 8 months of the contract being signed. Confirm that these conditions are current, the supporting documents and any combination rules with the funder.
What the scheme covers
Operations or purpose listed in the catalogue: the first year of an apprenticeship contract to prepare a level 3 or 4 diploma or professional qualification (only for companies with 250 or more employees), a level 5 diploma or qualification, or a level 6 or 7 diploma or qualification. Apprenticeship contracts signed up to 1 January 2027 are covered. Check the exact scope of eligible costs, activities and commitment dates before incurring any costs.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant of: up to €4,500 for contracts signed by a company with fewer than 250 employees to prepare a level 5 diploma or professional qualification; up to €2,000 for contracts signed by a company with fewer than 250 employees to prepare a level 6 or 7 diploma or qualification, and for contracts signed by a company with 250 or more employees to prepare a level 3 or 4 diploma or qualification; up to €1,500 for contracts signed by a company with 250 or more employees to prepare a level 5 diploma or qualification; up to €750 for contracts signed by a company with 250 or more employees to prepare a level 6 or 7 diploma or qualification; up to €6,000 for contracts signed with a person recognised as a disabled worker. The aid is prorated if the contract lasts less than a year or ends before the end of the first year. It cannot be combined with the single aid for employers of apprentices (aide unique aux employeurs d’apprentis). To be confirmed in the official rules and according to the applicant’s situation.
How to apply
Consult the documentation referenced in the catalogue and check that it is the current official page or rules. Confirm the procedure, form, required documents and application before the project starts with the funder. References available: https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/id/JORFTEXT000053634597 ; https://travail-emploi.gouv.fr/publication-du-decret-de-renouvellement-de-laide-aux-employeurs-dapprentis
Timeline
No end date is recorded in the source catalogue; the aid covers contracts signed up to 1 January 2027. Whether the scheme is actually open must be confirmed with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- Ministère du Travail et des Solidarités
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €6,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Who is the exceptional aid for employers of apprentices for?
The catalogue mentions private-sector employers. These criteria and the exclusions must be confirmed in the official rules.
How much can be obtained with the exceptional aid for employers of apprentices?
The amount listed in the catalogue is: a grant of: up to €4,500 for contracts signed by a company with fewer than 250 employees to prepare a level 5 diploma or professional qualification; up to €2,000 for contracts signed by a company with fewer than 250 employees to prepare a level 6 or 7 diploma or qualification, and for contracts signed by a company with 250 or more employees to prepare a level 3 or 4 diploma or qualification; up to €1,500 for contracts signed by a company with 250 or more employees to prepare a level 5 diploma or qualification; up to €750 for contracts signed by a company with 250 or more employees to prepare a level 6 or 7 diploma or qualification; up to €6,000 for contracts signed with a person recognised as a disabled worker. The aid is prorated if the contract lasts less than a year or ends before the end of the first year. It cannot be combined with the single aid for employers of apprentices (aide unique aux employeurs d’apprentis). The amount granted depends on the applicable rules and the application.
How do I apply for the exceptional aid for employers of apprentices?
Consult the official rules and form, confirm that the scheme is open and check the deadlines before committing costs.
Official source
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