This document describes a Module de Formation individualisée (MFI) program in France. The objective of the MFI is to help students ages 15-18 integrate into vocational training and obtain qualifications. It targets students who want to work as well as academic and social dropouts. The MFI uses a 5 step process including defining a life project, career orientation, developing social skills, upgrading competencies, and preparing for vocational school. It has been running annually since 2008 with financial support from the Ministry of Education and European Social Fund. Evaluation shows that 55-65% of students enter vocational school and find jobs after completing the program.

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The MFI
Module de Formation individualisée

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Objective
The objective of the module is to
increase the chances of a
successful integration of young
students in a qualifying training
and lead them to a qualification
degree.
Target
Students between 15 and 18 who
want to work
Academic and social drop-outs
Majority : boys
Team
•The “accompagnateur” teachers who accompany the students during
their integration in the work environment ; they focus on the behavioural
aspects
•The teachers of the various subjects : French, social sciences, maths
Each group of 30 students is guided by one teacher and one
“accompagnateur”.
+ the psychologist and social worker of the CPMS

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3. Awareness of rules
• Courses with focus on rules
and appropriate behaviour
in school, society, work
environment
 Develops social
abilities
5 steps
2. Orientation for a job
• Activities around different jobs
and trades including observation
and contact with the industry
• Trial period in a business
 Understand requirements of
jobs and help making
choice
1. The life project
• Communication workshops
• Coaching workshops
• Intervention of CPMS
 Promotes and concentrates
on communication skills
 Decides whether work is
the best solution for
the student
4. Upgrade of
competences & knowledge
• French, social science, maths
• Individual or collective
 Level basic knowledge
required to enter vocational
school
5. Get ready to
enter vocational
school
• Observation in business
• Find contract
 Start vocational
school

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Practically
The current MFI program started in 2008
Takes place every year, the whole year
round
Financial support from Ministry of
Education and ESF
Results
60 students / year
•15% are not ready or interested in the vocational training 
they are oriented towards another (type of) school
•55% to 65% enter the vocational school and obtain a job
•20% to 30% stay in the programme for a full academic year
 the MFI is a preparation for their future academic project