When should the company pay a lump sum contribution under an apprenticeship contract?
Verified 02 July 2025 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
Companies must now contribute to the financing of the training of certain apprentices. This applies to apprentices who are preparing a diploma or professional qualification at Bac+3 and above.
The apprenticeship contracts and professionalization shall be financed by theSkills Operator (OPCO) on which company depends. But for apprenticeships preparing for a diploma or professional title at least equal to Bac+3 (levels 6 and 7 of the national framework for professional qualifications), the company contributes to the financing of training by paying a lump sum of €750 by contract.
This measure applies to contracts concluded from 1er july 2025.
If the contract is broken within the first 45 days (probationary period), the company is liable to 50% the financing provided by OPCO for the period covered, up to €750 .
Where a company takes in an apprentice whose initial contract has been terminated, that new company shall pay only a reduced participation, by €200.
Level of company involvement in apprenticeship financing
The Apprenticeship Training Center (ATC) the person concerned shall be responsible for recovering this compulsory participation for apprentices hired from 1er July 2025.
It transmits a invoice at the company after the first 45 days of hands-on training.
Recovery by the CFA of the compulsory participation due by the company