“A virtual fair is a great way to engage students and employers in a remote environment.”
The pandemic has largely deprived French learners of international mobility. As part of the International Francophonie Day on March 20, 2021, this online event offers new opportunities to connect French-speaking American students looking for offers (internship or employment) with French or foreign companies sharing business relationships with France.
Cost: FREE !
When: March 20, 2021
Where: Online (using the platform Handshake)
Public: Students and all jobseekers with a .edu email address
Sign up here: Handshake
More information: Students / Employers / University Partners
Organized by the Cultural Services of the Embassy of France in the United States, in partnership with Louisiana State University and The Association of American Teachers of French (AATF).
Did you know that French skills are in high demand on today’s job market ?
The Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the US have partnered with American universities, Francophone embassies and 30+ higher education institutions to hold French Language Job Fairs (Forum de l'Emploi Francophone).
These fairs are excellent opportunities to spotlight French as a professional asset by connecting students from any horizons, teachers and business representatives.
Two Forum de l'Emploi Francophone were organized in New Orleans and San Diego in 2019:
Together, they gathered over 700 participants for 80 job and internship offers !
