FAQ

Yes, IGI opens doors to many careers: methods engineer, production, process, industrialization, lean, supply chain, quality, maintenance, project manager, and more. Possible advancements include roles such as unit manager or in industrial management.

No: a minimum 12-week international experience is mandatory. It can take the form of an internship, an assignment, or an academic stay.

A scientific foundation is necessary, but IGI also values interpersonal, organizational skills, and practical acumen. Diverse backgrounds are welcome: BUT, BTS, L2/L3, professional licenses, prépas…

The program is rigorous yet accessible. Admission criteria include academic record, motivation, career aspirations, and suitability for work-study programs. ISTP’s dedicated support simplifies company placement.

IGI trains versatile engineers capable of improving industrial performance, managing cross-functional projects, and supporting digital, organizational, and sustainable transformations. This program is closely tied to operational realities.

In all industrial sectors: aerospace, automotive, energy, agri-food, defense, microelectronics, pharmaceutical, public works… The versatility of the profession opens up many possibilities.

Apprentices work on practical projects: lean management, quality, supply chain, industrialization, digitalization, continuous improvement, performance, production management…

Yes, and accommodations are possible. The teams at ISTP and Mines Saint-Étienne offer dedicated support to adapt the program if necessary.

No. The cost of the training is financed by the company’s OPCO and costs nothing to the apprentice.

It is possible in certain cases (restructuring, contract termination, change of activity, etc.). ISTP supports students to secure their academic journey.

Yes. The schedule is progressive and balanced: it alternates several weeks at school with several weeks in a company, allowing for rapid application of learning without overburdening academic periods.

No. Some graduates pursue:

• Specialized Master’s,
• MBA (later),
• Lean Six Sigma certifications,
• management training or sector-specific expertise.
  However, the majority directly enter professional life.

ISTP supports each candidate:

• CV workshops and interview preparation,
• connection with a network of partner companies,
• distribution of numerous offers tailored to the profile,
• individual follow-up with a recruitment officer.
  On average, an eligible candidate receives around twenty offers.

Yes. All Mines Saint-Étienne x ISTP work-study engineering programs include 12 weeks of international experience, in the form of an internship, project, or academic stay.

• Free training,
• Monthly remuneration,
• High employability,
• Valued professional experience,
• Integration into the company network,
• Facilitated career transition.

• Apprenticeship: reserved for those under 30 (except for exemptions), alternating school/work periods, apprenticeship contract.
• Continuing Academics: for experienced professionals, specific funding, a pace compatible with professional activity.

It depends on the apprentice’s age and year of training, from 55% to 100% of the SMIC (or more, according to collective agreements). Apprentices aged 26 and over receive at least the SMIC.