In an increasingly competitive environment marked by rapid technological progress, industry must constantly strive to be more innovative.To meet this fundamental challenge,Arts et Métiers cutting-edge research linked to the major issues facing the industry of the future, focusing on four main sectors: transportation, healthcare, energy, and construction.

Our main mission is to support, and therefore anticipate, the needs of industrial environments.

THE POWER OF INDUSTRIAL AND ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS

Two indicators confirm the quality of the research carried out by 15 laboratories and 215 teacher-researchers: numerous scientific publications in leading international journals (the school's impact in the field of engineering in France and Europe has increased by 30% over four years, according to an IPERU survey), and partnership-based research in the form of industrial contracts.

With locations throughout France, Arts et Métiers research activities that are closely aligned with regional needs. Operating as a network, the laboratories benefit from a wide range of expertise. This advantage enables them to match research issues with the needs of industry, taking into account economic, societal, and environmental aspects. "Arts et Métiers its academic partners have been awarded the prestigious Institut Carnot label for their ARTS (Actions de recherche pour la technologie et la société) research structure," adds Ivan Iordanoff, Deputy Director General of Research and Innovation. "This recognizes the quality of fundamental research and its direct applications for businesses."

A MAJOR PLAYER IN THE INDUSTRY OF THE FUTURE ALLIANCE

The dynamism of research depends largely on the monitoring activities of teacher-researchers, who identify the scientific and technological topics most likely to lead to innovation. "It is on the basis of this ongoing work that laboratory directors set research priorities," explains Ivan Iordanoff. In addition, my role is to identify promising topics based on the expectations of industrial partners in order to confirm and amplify the orientations of the research laboratories. This logic of constant interaction enables Arts et Métiers to position itself Arts et Métiers all the actions carried out by the Industry of the Future Alliance."

FROM DESIGN TO RECYCLING: THE LIFE CYCLE OF A PRODUCT

The Approach of the Arts et Métiers Forum

Since 1979, the engineering students Arts et Métiers one of France’s largest engineering job fairs. The 46th edition, held at the Parc Floral de Vincennes, brought together more than 150 companies and nearly 4,000 students and recent graduates from the eight Arts et Métiers campuses. The event concluded with a speech by the Minister of Industry and Ecological Transition.

Building on this success, the 47th edition continues this same momentum: bringing future engineers together with the leaders shaping the future of French industry.

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The Commitments of the Arts et Métiers Forum

The Arts et Métiers Forum Arts et Métiers of a commitment to social responsibility, in line with the values of the School and its future engineers.

The commitments are organized around four key areas:

• raise students' awareness of the challenges of responsible industry through our lectures and panel discussions;
• promote diversity, inclusion, and the increased representation of women in engineering professions;
• promote a regional industrial base that is deeply rooted in local communities, in support of economic sovereignty and the ecological transition;
• reduce the event’s environmental footprint through sustainable logistics and the digitization of our tools (TOPI, Virtual Forum, booklet).

The Arts et Métiers Forum's Virtual Events

Virtual events are also on the agenda! The Virtual Forum, a fully digital event, will take place on October 7 and 8, 2026, on the Seekube platform, allowing you to connect with our students from anywhere you choose. Designed as the perfect complement to the in-person forum, it offers you a second opportunity to meet our students without having to travel.

Participate as a company in the Arts et Métiers Forum

Registration for the 47th edition is now open!

This year’s event promises to be another great opportunity for networking and professional development. Whether you’re a returning partner or attending for the first time, our team of students dedicated to corporate relations is here to assist you with the registration process.

Since space is limited, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible. For any inquiries, please contact us at the following address: contact-entreprise@forum-am.fr

We look forward to welcoming you!

Contact the organizing team of the Arts et Métiers Forum

Highlights from previous editions of the Arts et Métiers Forum

• 46th Arts et Métiers Forum Arts et Métiers 2025) 
  • Remarks by the Minister of Industry and the Minister of Ecological Transition
  • Conferences and panel discussions featuring 15 CEOs, general managers, and experts, taking place on the main stage
  • Stellantis Motorsport is displaying its Formula E car in the center of the exhibition hall 
• 45th Arts et Métiers Forum Arts et Métiers 2024) 
  • Remarks by Industry Minister Marc Ferracci on the reindustrialization of France.

An event organized by theArts et Métiers Student Union Arts et Métiers.

Offer an internship

As part of their studies, engineering students must complete several internships in companies. Each year, more than 2,500 internships are carried out.

The first-year internship is an opportunity to discover the industrial world. Lasting four weeks, it focuses on performing operational tasks as an operator in the fields of production or industrial services.

In the second year, the optional industrial internship allows engineering students to put their skills to use in a real-world setting. Conducted in France or abroad, it lasts 13 weeks, between mid-June and the end of September. Its objective is the practical application of what is learned during the teaching units: establishing a preliminary design, developing a detailed design, mastering the transformation of materials, designing an industrial system, piloting an industrial system, or evaluating human-structure-society interactions.

The highlight of the program, the six-month end-of-studies internship allows students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have acquired throughout the course. It culminates in a report, an evaluation by the internship supervisor at the company, and a public defense.

The bachelor's degree program also includes internships that directly contribute to students' skill development: a four-week internship in the first year, a three-month internship in the second year, and an intensive professional immersion in the final year.

To offer an internship, visit ourdedicated platform.

Hire an Arts et Métiers engineer

The employment and career centers of alumni associations connect companies with the profiles they are looking for.

The Société des Ingénieurs Arts et Métiers, which has more than 28,000 students and graduates, posts more than 1,000 job offers per month. Members can upload their CVs online. Recruiters can post their job offers free of charge onthe dedicated website and also carry out targeted searches in the CV database.

The National Union of FormerArts et Métiers Apprentices, which brings together graduates who have completed apprenticeship training, also has a job and careers center. Recruiters can post their job offers online free of charge viathe dedicated page on the UNAM website. To access targeted profiles, they can contact the association!

Recruiting students and recent graduatesArts et Métiers access to technical profiles who are trained and ready to contribute to the industrial challenges of tomorrow. Whether for internships, work-study contracts, or permanent positions, companies benefit from a privileged channel for identifying and integrating motivated, qualified individuals who are capable of bringing immediate added value.

Why recruitArts et Métiers studentsArts et Métiers

Recruiting students or graduates fromArts et Métiers organizations to:

• access a pool of future versatile engineers with experience in design, production, and management of complex projects;
• Optimize recruitment programs with internships, work-study programs, apprenticeships, and jobs tailored to industrial needs.
• Strengthen teams with talented individuals who can contribute immediately to operational tasks.
• Develop the employer brand among a targeted audience engaged in technical and scientific careers.

Internships

During their studies, engineering students must complete at least two internships: a four-week practical internship in their first year, an optional industrial internship in their second year, and a final-year internship. The bachelor's degree program also includes periods of internship.

Apprenticeship contracts

Thespecialized engineering program consists of three years of training, alternating between periods at school and in the workplace. Thegeneral engineering program includes an apprenticeship program, offering 24 places each year.

Professional training contracts

The third year ofGrande Ecole Engineering Programme can be completed under a professional training contract, as can the Bachelor of Technology, theNational Master of Science degrees, and certain specialized master’s programs. 

The terms and conditions for students are the same, whether they are on a professional training contract or an apprenticeship contract (the only difference being that apprentices are attached to a CFA, or apprenticeship training center).   

Employment

The forum is an annual event for companies wishing to meet students and recent graduates. Recruiters can also post their job offers on the websites of the two alumni associations : the Société des ingénieurs Arts et Métiers andthe Union nationale des anciens apprentisArts et Métiers.

Some tips for effective recruitment

To maximize the chances of success in recruitment:

• clearly define the tasks, skills, and profiles sought in job offers;
• offer structured integration pathways tailored to students' needs (internships, work-study programs, jobs);
• actively participate in recruitment and employment events dedicated to engineering schools;
• Leverage alumni networks to access trained and committed talent.

Apprenticeships: a win-win solution