The premises are aimed primarily at young people aged 16 to 25 who have left the school system. “These are young people with a maximum of diplomas equivalent to CAP or BEP”, specifies Christine Mialet, manager of the sites of Montigny-lès-Metz and Thionville de l ‘ School of the 2e chance. “The idea is to lead them to a job, to work with them on the development of a professional project, while taking alternating courses with internship periods. The journey lasts an average of seven months, or even less in some cases. »On leaving, the integration rate is on average 70%.
Ways of doing things to rethink
Not depending on the National Education, the structure was nonetheless hit by the health crisis. Here too, it was necessary to rethink the uses. “Everything stopped on March 16, 2020, remembers the manager. It was necessary to ensure pedagogical continuity at a distance. ”An approach complicated by the inequality of these young people in the face of digital technology. “Some were equipped with a computer, others did not, so we did it with the means at hand. By phone, via WhatsApp… Among the most disadvantaged, some have received donations from BNP Paribas in Metz, which has provided them with computers. “
Thus, by way of French lessons, maths, sports, meetings on the internet. “We also offered them a photo project on their work environment, to maintain the link, and they worked on projects in support of caregivers. For those who couldn’t log in, we tried to follow up where possible. “
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Return to the premises
Finally, the return to the site, rue De la-Fontaine, began on May 12. Distancing, small groups… “We have also re-established contact with companies, for internships,” emphasizes the manager, adding that, while it is always possible to find environments to accommodate interns, the task is more difficult. A point that Brice, one of the young people attending the place, also notes. “I had refusals because of the health crisis, yes, even if I ended up finding an internship. »In the room, an exercise aims to make these young people work on the decisions to be made in the event of a hypothetical trip with NASA. Brice admits to appreciating the reduced workforce. “It helps to explain better. “Ikram, she is in tune,” it’s going well, “she breathes. Lydia would like to make computer graphics her job. “I’m looking for a work-study contract, but there won’t be a possibility until September,” so, in the meantime, she is looking into the sale.
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