The V.I.E Program
A skilled talent pool available to reinforce your business relationship with France
Backed by the French government and operated by Business France and its partners, V.I.E (Volontariat International en Entreprise) offers young European professionals (up to 28-year-old) with a higher education degree the opportunity to work outside of France.
Since the V.I.E program was launched in 2001
94,000
young professionals hosted
8,000
host companies worldwide
Currently
8,150
young professionals on assignment
1,700
companies worldwide hosting a V.I.E
in 121 countries
A Key Talent Source For Your Company
Tap into an abundant pool of highly qualified applicants
The opportunity to gain international experience has a strong appeal for young people, and our database of candidates exceeds 35,000 resumes, covering a large spectrum of academic training (engineers, computer scientists, business developers, marketing specialists, financial analysts, etc.). Most applicants already have professional experience and international exposure.
Diversify your hiring, grow your cross-cultural skill set
Over two decades, V.I.E has become a must-have for HR departments in many multinational companies (Airbus, AXA Insurance, LVMH, Michelin, etc.). It complements their in-house graduate programs and contributes to talents cross-border mobility. If you value workplace diversity and international mobility of talents, the V.I.E system is designed for you!
The V.I.E platform significantly increases job offer visibility towards young professionals for small and medium companies with an international footprint.
Hiring profiles with a foreign background also helps bridge different cultures inside a company and improve the communication between the HQ and the subsidiaries. As per Arnaud Seigne, former V.I.E candidate and now mentor, the V.I.E program helps companies and young professionals to learn local and cultural best practices, both essential for the development of the business.
Rely on Business France operational support
Every step of the V.I.E program is designed to make the whole experience hassle-free. The recruitment process is streamlined through a central database managed by Business France. You can either source the database or delegate your search to our specialists, which will shortlist the best profiles.
Since all V.I.E professionals are hired on a French contract and enjoy French social benefits, Business France and its partners handle all administrative procedures (payroll, contract, insurance, visa and, upon request, travel and recruitment processes).
Finding ways to host your V.I.E
If you are convinced by the program but do not yet have a subsidiary in North America to host your recruit, we have solutions! Business France’s trusted partners can host your V.I.E candidate.
In addition to offering them a comfortable place to work, these hosting companies will open their networks to your V.I.E recruit, jumpstarting their assignment from the moment they arrive and offering a safe and welcoming environment. Their expertise and advice will make your V.I.E candidate feel at ease in no time.
Whether you wish to host a V.I.E or learn more about the companies that already welcome participants, contact us!
Some Testimonials
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GOING THE EXTRA MILE: ANNABELLE AND LINDA’S COMMITMENT
TESTIMONIALAnnabelle, a passionate French volunteer started her adventure at Airbus Americas in Herndon, USA, where she found exceptional support from her mentor Linda. Through their cultural differences, Annabelle and Linda's collaboration exemplifies the...
Welcome onboard and abroad
TESTIMONIAL How are V.I.E candidates onboarded in a company such as Safran? In this article, Julien Da Silva, currently supporting the Operations Manager at Safran under a V.I.E contract, and Philippe Garnier, CEO of Safran Landing Systems Kentucky, share their...
The V.I.E Program at Société Générale
TESTIMONIAL Currently the Head of HR for Société Générale in Canada, Guillaume Schickele started his career in 2012 as a V.I.E for Societe Generale in Hong Kong. One of Europe's leading financial service groups, Société Générale supports 25 million customers every...