Person with a disability
People with disabilities have access to specific programs designed to facilitate their access to vocational training and training funding.
These solutions are designed to support skills development, certification, andemployment, taking into account the specific needs associated with disabilities.
Below are the main funding programs for people with disabilities, designed to support and help secure their career paths:
AGEFIPH Funding
Vocational training for people with disabilities is based on bothgeneral legal provisionsandspecific measures.
It is based on the general principle of accessibility to general education programs, in accordance with the principle of equal treatment, and on the principle of adapting programs to the needs of students with disabilities.
Training helps people with disabilities enter the workforce or remain employed by helping them acquire new skills and qualifications.
Audiences
Anyone with a disability is eligible for vocational training, whether they are currently employed or looking for work.
Terms and Conditions
The provisions differ depending on whether the worker with a disability is looking for a job or is currently employed:
- Law No. 2009-1437 of November 24, 2009, on career guidance and lifelong vocational training
- Act No. 2005-102 of February 11, 2005, on Equal Rights and Opportunities, Participation, and Citizenship for Persons with Disabilities
- Law No. 2004-391 of May 4, 2004, on lifelong vocational training and social dialogue
Depending on the individual’s circumstances and the type of training sought, a number of organizations can be contacted: Pôle Emploi,regional councils,DREETS offices,departmental centers for people with disabilities,Agefiph(Association for the Management of the Fund for the Professional Integration of Peoplewith Disabilities),CAP EMPLOI, professional and labor organizations (employers, industry associations).
Training
Job seekers with disabilities have access to all standard training programs available to job seekers and may receive compensation if they participate in a training program approved by the state or the region.
They may also participate in specific training programs as determined by the Commissions for the Rights and Autonomy of People with Disabilities (CDAPH). Individuals have the option of entering into a rehabilitation contract with an employer or participating in training programs at vocational rehabilitation centers (CRP), which are both medical-social facilities and training organizations tailored to the needs of people with disabilities. Prior to this, workers with disabilities can define their career or training goals at a pre-orientation center (CPO) or undergo a skills assessment.
Young workers with disabilities who are 16 years of age or older are eligible for an apprenticeship contract that includes special accommodations: the duration and terms of the training, as well as educational adjustments tailored to the needs of young workers with disabilities.
Funding
Agefiph(Association for the Management of the Fund for the Professional Integration of People with Disabilities) can provide additional assistance and facilitate training.
Before beginning a training program, it is essential to confirm the terms of coverage and the associated compensation options.
Contact
For any questions or requests regarding accommodations, please contactDidier Lopez (didier.lopez@umontpellier.fr), our designated disability liaison within the Continuing Education Department at the University of Montpellier.
The Professional Training Contract
This employment contract is based on the principle ofwork-study programs; it enables participants to obtain a professional qualification or to supplement their initial training with an additional qualification in order to qualify for a specific position within the company.
Audiences
- Young people between the ages of 16 and 25 who have completed their initial training
- Job seekers aged 26 and older
- Recipients of the Active Solidarity Income (RSA), the Specific Solidarity Allowance (ASS), or the Allowance for Disabled Adults (AAH)
- Individuals who have benefited from a subsidized employment contract (Single Integration Contract – CUI)
Affected employers
All private-sector employers required to contribute to the funding of continuing vocational training, with the exception of the federal government, state and local governments, and their public administrative agencies.
Public industrial and commercial entities(such as the RATP, URSSAF, and the National Forestry Office) that are required to fund continuing vocational training, as well as maritime shipping companies, may enter into professional training contracts.
Steps for Work-Study Students
- Apply for a work-study program at the University of Montpellier
- Search for a company
- Have your work assignments approved by the academic advisor
- Contact usfor administrative and financial support: sfc-pro@umontpellier.fr
Steps for the employer
- Contact usfor assistance with administrative and financial matters: sfc-pro@umontpellier.fr
- Appoint a mentor within the company
- Sign the training agreement with SFC-UM and the CERFA EJ20 form with the work-study student
- Submit the funding application to your OPCO no later than 5 days after the contract’s start date. The OPCO has 20 days to issue a compliance notice and decide on financial coverage, then send the contract in digital format to the DREETS office in the location where the contract was signed. If no response is received within this timeframe, the OPCO will cover the costs of the contract.
- Submit a DUE form to URSSAF
Note: For candidates who are not nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA), it is the employer’s responsibility to verify the existence of supporting documents (residence permit, work authorization) before the start of the work-study contract.
Work-study programs available at the University of Montpellier: