Early decisions about education and future careers can have a major impact, even though they are often made with limited experience. Programs in this category give young people access to mentors, help them explore different development paths, and support them in discovering their interests, opportunities, and strengths.
Regular one-on-one mentoring by a student, professional, or volunteer to support young people's academic success, guidance, and entry into the workforce in France.
Who is it for? Young people in education or starting their careers
Mentoring programme from AFDET for Young people aged 14–30 seeking support with education, training or entry into employment. AFDET develops the mentoring offer with secondary schools, vocational training centres, local youth missions and other local partners.
Who is it for? Young people aged 14–30 seeking support with education, training or entry into employment
Mentoring programme from AFEV for First-year university students supported by students in later years (L2 to M2). The scheme pairs a first-year student with a student in a later year.
Who is it for? First-year university students supported by students in later years (L2 to M2)
Mentoring programme from Association Nationale des Apprentis de France (ANAF) for Apprentices and prospective apprentices aged 16–29 in France. The mentee is matched with an experienced professional, ideally from the same sector.
Who is it for? Apprentices and prospective apprentices aged 16–29 in France
Mentoring programme from C'Possible for Secondary-school students supported by C'Possible who want individual mentoring. After a Déclic workshop, students who want mentoring can sign a support agreement defining the framework and objectives.
Who is it for? Secondary-school students supported by C'Possible who want individual mentoring
Mentoring programme from Capital Filles for Girls in their final year of secondary school at partner schools and first-year higher-education students. In the final year of secondary school, a mentee is paired with a female mentor taking geographic proximity and career interests into account.
Who is it for? Girls in their final year of secondary school at partner schools and first-year higher-education students
Mentoring programme from Wise Women / Article 1 for Young people aged 18–25 who are students, receive scholarships and/or face fragile circumstances and need support on a specific challenge. The scheme is developed with Article 1 in the Wise Women ecosystem and is intended for young participants who are still building their path.
Who is it for? Young people aged 18–25 who are students, receive scholarships and/or face fragile circumstances and need support on a specific challenge
Mentoring programme from Sport dans la Ville for Young people supported by Sport dans la Ville: secondary-school students, students and recent graduates depending on the pathway. For 2026–2027, Job dans la Ville presents three mentoring pathways: Young Talents, Emploi Jeunes Diplômés and Confiance Pro.
Who is it for? Young people supported by Sport dans la Ville: secondary-school students, students and recent graduates depending on the pathway
Mentoring programme from JobIRL for Young people roughly aged 15–30, including secondary-school students, university students and people in training. The e-mentoring offer is free and is mainly delivered remotely with a volunteer professional.
Who is it for? Young people roughly aged 15–30, including secondary-school students, university students and people in training
Mentoring programme from Proxité for Young people from disadvantaged areas, depending on their school or employment stage. Proxité provides individual support complemented by group workshops with volunteers who are active in the world of work.
Who is it for? Young people from disadvantaged areas, depending on their school or employment stage
Provides dual mentoring (professional and school-based) to support middle and high school students and apprentices from disadvantaged areas with career guidance, exposure to the professional world, and development of self-confidence.
Who is it for? Middle school students, high school students (general and vocational), and apprentices from disadvantaged areas
Mentoring programme from ORIZORA for Lower-secondary students from 4e and upper-secondary students in general and vocational tracks. The programme aims to prevent school dropout and supports orientation from 4e to 3e and then from seconde to terminale.
Who is it for? Lower-secondary students from 4e and upper-secondary students in general and vocational tracks