Learn more about our short training course on mentoring work-study students
Training to become a mentor for work-study students (under apprenticeship and/or professional training contracts) enables you to provide the best possible support to your new hires.
In this short training course, you will learn about the challenges of work-study programs, the role of the mentor, the mentee’s development within the company and at school, the different stages of mentoring, and the transfer of knowledge, skills, and interpersonal skills.
Designed by our development teams, this training program is tailored to your needs in terms of format (in-person and/or online, small groups, modular structure) and the customization of case studies based on your experiences.
Clearly defined objectives
- Placing the role of tutor within its context
- Identify the tutor’s key competencies and define their role and responsibilities
- Support the mentee and maintain the right attitude throughout the process
- Assessing to Support Progress
A short 3-day training course
The short course “Serving as a Mentor for Work-Study Students” consists of 14 hours of training spread over 3 days, offered in a format of your choice—in-person and/or online.
Each day of training focuses on a different fundamental aspect of the role of a work-study mentor:
DAY 1: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Mentoring in the workplace and at training centers (the key players, their roles, the challenges and responsibilities of the trainee, communication with the mentor, etc.)
DAY 2: Friday, September 25, 2026
Sharing experiences and peer-to-peer exchanges (group workshops, monitoring tools, etc.)
DAY 3: Friday, December 4, 2026
Feedback and evaluations (multiple perspectives, with a focus on the mentee’s evaluation and overall assessment)
The schedule is subject to change
Are you interested in this training course?
For any academic or administrative inquiries, or to apply, please contact us at: sfc-formations@umontpellier.fr.