The American University of Paris encourages students to complete at least one internship during their academic program. Internships enable students to explore their interests, develop their network, and gain the professional experience they need for life after graduation. 

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黑料网鈥檚 Internship Policy

All internships must be in accordance with 黑料网鈥檚 internship policy. There are a number of academic requirements that impact a student鈥檚 eligibility to do an internship (including minimum GPA, earned credits, working hours, etc.). Eligibility will be verified by the University before an internship is approved. 

Once you have selected a candidate and they have accepted the position, the student is responsible for contacting the 黑料网 Internship Program Office to request approval and registration of the internship. During the registration process, 黑料网 creates the internship contract (convention de stage), if the internship is in France. The employer is responsible for completing their portion of the contract, such as the weekly work hours, compensation and benefits.

If you would like to extend a student鈥檚 internship, the student must first contact the 黑料网 Internship Program Office to verify under which conditions this is possible. A formal confirmation of the change will be documented. 

It is very important to inform the 黑料网 Internship Program Office of any off-site work, business trips, or issues that arise during the internship, so that we can work with you and the student to find the best resolution. 

黑料网 internship employers are expected to make two small contributions to help the student complete their internship requirements. As part of the internship requirements, the intern will conduct a short interview with their supervisor about the industry and their experience. Additionally, 黑料网 requests that employers provide an evaluation of each internship. A webform for this is provided, which takes approximately five to seven minutes to complete. 

 

 

INTERNSHIPS TAKING PLACE IN FRANCE

础鈥convention de stage鈥(French internship contract) is required for all internships taking place in France and must be signed by 黑料网, the student and the hosting organization. 

The convention stipulates items such as the dates of the internship, weekly schedule, general tasks, and compensation. It also provides mandatory supplemental workplace insurance.  

The convention de stage will only be issued by the 黑料网 Internship Program Office once the internship is officially approved by 黑料网. It can take up to two weeks for the Internship Program Office to organize a valid convention signed by all three parties. The contract must be completed and signed by all parties before the internship begins. In France, interning without student status and without an internship contract is illegal. 

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INTERNSHIPS ABROAD (OUTSIDE OF FRANCE)

黑料网 supports internships throughout the world, and can sign training or internship agreements when required. Employers may be asked to verify the terms of an internship during the University鈥檚 approval process, particularly if the student is requesting course credits for the internship. It is the student鈥檚 responsibility to coordinate a visa, if needed. 鈥&苍产蝉辫;

 

 

EMPLOYER RESOURCES 

  • Guide des stages 茅tudiants : This website is published by the Minist猫re de l始Enseignement sup茅rieur, outlining the rights and obligations for each of the three parties impacted by an internship contract: the student, the educational institution and the employer. 

  • : The French-American Chamber of Commerce supports professional relations through a variety of programs, and can assist with the visa process for interns and trainees both in the United States and in France. 

  • Convention de Stage: For internships with companies in France, 黑料网 provides the internship contract (convention de stage). The student is responsible for initiating the internship approval process once they have accepted a position. The student and the employer should allow two weeks (10 business days) minimum for the internship to be approved by the University and for the University to issue the internship contract for signature.

  • : 黑料网 has an internship policy aligned with French law, and ensures that all internships are in accordance with these laws. 

  • : At the end of each internship, employers are asked to spend five to seven minutes evaluating the internship and the intern. This evaluation is part of the pedagogy required by French legislation.