Diversity is an asset for society and businesses. Based on this conviction and faithful to its founding values, Arts et Métiers an active policy promoting equal opportunities.
Support and mentoring
Since 2010, the school has been a partner ofthe Passeport Avenir association, whose mission is to help young people from modest backgrounds achieve professional success in fields of excellence. The program includes tutoring sessions, thanks to the skills sponsorship of mentors working in partner companies, as well as thematic workshops and introductions to different sectors of activity.Arts et Métiers engineering studentsArts et Métiers benefit from this support throughout their studies.
The essential role of Arts et Métiers students
Students also have the opportunity to contribute to society by participating in civic initiatives—such as helping to renovate historic or public buildings—or humanitarian and social projects. In 2009, two students from the Arts et Métiers site Arts et Métiers Lille created Tutorat AM, an association that offers math tutoring to young people at a technical high school. Several first-year engineering students, supervised by second-year students, put their skills to work for around 30 high school students.
Another example of student involvement is the OPTIM program ( Orientation and Program for Technology, Engineering, and Management), which aims to support middle and high school students in their transition to higher education. Weekly tutoring, visits to on-site laboratories , and company open days are designed to broaden their horizons and raise their ambitions.
"For one semester, I went to Henri Parriat High School in Montceau-les-Mines every two weeks. I helped two 10th-grade students, Tom and Maxime. A relationship of trust develops between tutors and tutees. We can then advise them and encourage them to pursue the path they like. I really enjoy passing on my knowledge and sharing it with students who need it." Pauline Michel, OPTIM tutor
