National Centre for Distance Learning
CNED offers you the possibility of following French school or higher education courses, as well as initial or professional training, at a distance and online. Click on the link and find more about the CNED.
Pix
Pix is the public online service that helps you in assessing, developing and certifying digital skills throughout life. Click on the link to find out how you can benefit from this service.
My training account
Mon compte formation helps you develop your skills through the vocational training and apprenticeship system. Click on the link and find a training, learn about your rights and benefit from financial help in pursuing a training course.
EPIDE
EPIDE helps you develop your skills and find a job. It is a recognised player in the integration of young people aged 17 to 25 who have left the school system with little or no qualifications. In its 20 centres young people are housed in boarding schools. Find out more about how EPIDE helps you.
Eurodesk
Eurodesk provides free information on opportunities to travel, work, study and volunteer in Europe or participate in EU-funded programs for young people up to 30 years old.
Employment Agency
Pôle Emploi is the public employment service in France that helps you with compensation and job search assistance. Click on the link and discover how it can help you find a job.
EURES
Find jobs, training opportunities and valuable labour market information and tips with EURES, the European cooperation network of employment services.
Plan 1 youth, 1 solution
The 1 young person, 1 solution plan helps you in various ways: recruitment aid, training, support, financial aid for young people in difficulty, etc. to respond to all situations. Click on the link to find more information.
Europass
Europass provides free tools that make your competences and qualifications visible and understandable across Europe and beyond. Moreover, on the Europass platform you will find not only learning and job opportunities throughout Europe but also country-specific contact details and information on learning and working abroad. The Europass tools are your gateway to learning and working at home and abroad.
Apprenticeship
On this website you can find information about apprenticeships in France and how to apply. Click on the link and discover a genuine gateway to employment and qualifications.
Regional Directorate for the Economy, Employment, Labour and Solidarity
Direction Régionale de l'Économie, de l'Emploi, du Travail et des Solidarités provides you with support on matters such as social affairs, economy and finance, labour and employment. Find your region’s office and learn more about their opportunities.
Family allowance public services
The website about public services for family allowance explains what rights and benefits you have as a parent or when you are responsible for a family. The website offers you further information.
Social security
This site explains why social security is important and what rights you have, including childcare, schooling and family support allowance. It all depends on your resources, your situation and the burden of your household because not everyone has the same needs.
European Health Insurance Card
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) gives you access to medically necessary, state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in any of the 27 EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland or the United Kingdom under the same conditions and at the same cost (free in some countries) as people insured in that country. Find out how you can apply for this free card.
Childcare public services
The childcare public service site explains what rights and financial benefits citizens can have when they are parents and need childcare. Find out how you can receive this financial aid.
European and International Social Security Liaison Centre
CLEISS, a public organisation, provides you with information on social protection abroad. On this page you will find information on your parental rights, on sickness, maternity and paternity insurance benefits.
CLEISS - Vous informer sur la protection sociale à l'internationnal
Legal and administrative information department: what to do in case of discrimination?
This site explains what to do in the event of discrimination. On the website, you can follow the instructions and guidelines on how to proceed in an event of discrimination.
Legal and administrative information department: what to do in case of racism?
This website explains the citizens’ rights when they are victims of racism. You can find out how to contact the police in case of racist abuse and request to remove racist content from the internet.
Legal and administrative information department: what to do in case of homophobia?
This website which explains the rights that citizens have when they are victims of homophobia. You can find out how to contact the police in case of homophobic abuse, and request to remove homophobic content from the internet.
My social rights
This website provides you with information on the rights of persons with disabilities.
You can assess if you are eligible for social assistance, how to access the financial aid, get informed on technical and material aid and on employment.
Rights defender
The Rights defender is an independent administrative authority responsible for ensuring that citizens' rights and freedoms are respected. Its 2 missions are defending people whose rights are not respected and promoting equality for all.
If you feel that some of your rights are not being respected, the legal experts can help you.
Family Allowance Funds
France’s Family Allowance Funds service (CAF) acts to improve the living standards of individuals and their families.
You and your loved ones could stand to benefit from housing subsidies or loans for the improvement of living conditions. Find out more on their website.
Personalised Housing Allowance
The Personalised Housing Allowance (APL) offers you support in case you find yourself in a low-income household. Whether you are a tenant or a first-time proprietary, these benefits will allow you to access new, and or maintain your living arrangements. Discover more on their website.
Active Solidarity Incomes
The Active Solidarity Income service (RSA) aims to protect households and individual adults in need through minimum income allowances.
Find out if you’re eligible for coverage.
My France Travail Benefits
Mes aides is the free digital public service where you can find all the financial, material and educational assistance you need to search, find and keep a job.
Click on the site to discover all the support available.