Accelerate your technological career.
Don't choose between studying and working. At the Geneva Institute of Technology, we offer courses that enable you to combine your studies with a job.
Why alternance is the royal choice?
A win-win model for both student and company.
IT work-study programs are a particularly interesting training model, as they combine academic learning with professional immersion. It enables students to apply the knowledge they have acquired in class to real-life situations, while developing concrete, immediately applicable technical skills. This approach fosters autonomy, adaptability and understanding of operational issues specific to technological environments. Thanks to the experience they acquire on the job, work-study students enhance their employability and, by the end of their training, have a profile that is both qualified and experienced.
For companies, taking on work-study students also represents a strategic advantage. It enables them to train future professionals using their own methods, tools and internal culture. The work-study student makes an active contribution to ongoing projects, while bringing a fresh perspective and up-to-date knowledge from his or her training. This arrangement encourages the transmission of know-how within teams, and supports the planning of medium- and long-term skills requirements.
Work-study programs are therefore a sustainable investment. It facilitates the recruitment of talent already trained in the organization's specific features, reduces the costs and risks associated with hiring, and enhances the company's appeal to young professionals. By combining economic performance with a training mission, work-study programs create a genuine win-win relationship between student and company.
CFC & Bachelor From the third year of training, you have the option of completing your training with a maximum workload of 80%.
BFI & Master : These courses allow you to study while working at 100%.
BFI courses are held in the evenings.
Masterclasses are systematically recorded to enable you to follow the course at your own pace.
Financial independence
Receive a monthly salary for the duration of your training, while maintaining your student status.
Real-life experience
Leave with 1 to 3 years' real-world experience on critical tech projects. Your employability increases tenfold.
Gateway to employment
Over 80% of our work-study students are offered permanent contracts with their host companies before graduation.
Financed training
In most cases, tuition fees are paid in full by the host company.
A rhythm designed for efficiency
We optimize theoretical assimilation and immediate practical application.
Academic immersion
Intensive concept acquisition, technical labs, hackathons and group projects supervised by experts.
Professional immersion
Full integration into a tech team. You'll work on real assignments, with real responsibilities.
They trust our tech talents
Our alternates have their say
Nicolas T.
Thanks to this training, I secured a job as a consultant in cyber security in an international company. The combination of theory and practice is ideal to be operational from the first day.
Alexander D.
Sophie M.
Frequently asked questions about alternating
Yes.
We systematically organize networking events so that our students can meet representatives of our partner companies and establish strategic partnerships.
We also offer courses such as "Hiring Strategy", so that our students can present their profiles in the right light to recruiters.
Our staff are also available to answer any questions our students' employers may have.
Salary depends on your age, level of education and year of training. It generally follows the recommendations of Swiss professional associations.
A work-study program requires rigor and organization to manage the academic and professional workload. It's a rewarding challenge for which we can prepare you.
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