Have you heard about the Année Autrement training program? Funded by Erasmus Plus, this program offers continuous professional training. It proposes candidates to undertake a 6-month internship abroad, which can be extended up to eleven months.
Recognized by local missions, MFRs (Maisons Familiales Rurales), and Pôle Emploi, the Année Autrement training program encourages trying or retrying mobility, especially when a professional situation in the home country is at a standstill.
After a first Erasmus Plus mobility as a student in Romania, Théo flew to Barcelona thanks to the Année Autrement training program. He joined an NGO there and had an enriching and formative professional experience. “My mobility in Catalonia went extremely well. Upon my return, the MFR du Bergeracois, which I belong to, called me to ask if I wanted to go to Brazil,” he explains.
How can one resist the call of a new departure? Théo flew again, and his resume continued to grow. Now settled in Spain, he shares the benefits of a new mobility experience in adulthood. “I was fortunate to learn Spanish, Portuguese, and English in Romania thanks to these multiple mobilities.” Théo’s journey has gained expertise and value, both in Spain and in France, should he decide to move back one day. Théo also highlights the support from his MFR, which is very involved in the Année Autrement program. A consistent point of contact and the possibility of moving on-site make Année Autrement synonymous with fluidity.
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Good Things to Know About the Année Autrement Training Program
- Compatible with Erasmus Plus: One of the significant advantages of the Année Autrement program is extending the mobility experience! For those who have already benefited from an exchange or internship under Erasmus Plus, it is possible to apply for the Année Autrement training.
- Going at a more mature age: Mobility outside of the student curriculum means maturity in choosing your immersion internship and the professional path you pursue.
- Scholarships: The Année Autrement training through Pôle Emploi offers an additional stipend on your internship allowance. Thus, you can choose a European capital where the cost of living is higher.
Learn more: A Look Back Over Five Years: What Erasmus Plus Has Brought Them Professionally.
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