Developp training
Photonics France works with its network of members and institutional partners to develop training programmes tailored to the needs of the photonics sector.
From operators to engineers, there is a significant demand for skills in this rapidly growing sector.
A rapidly growing sector
The photonics sector in France is booming: cutting-edge technologies such as lasers, fibre optics and sensors are finding applications in a wide range of fields (medical, automotive, environmental, telecoms and aerospace).
A wide range of courses at vocational baccalaureate, BTS, BUT, bachelor’s degree and engineering school levels offer career opportunities in high-demand professions at every stage.
More than 1,200 companies, including major industry leaders, recruit nearly 2,000 operators and technicians across the country every year.
The vocational baccalaureate in photonics is currently being launched
The vocational baccalaureate in photonics is the missing link in the sector. Prior to 2024, there were no photonics courses below BTS level to meet the demand for operators.
The new vocational baccalaureate trains future level 4 technicians and operators responsible for the manufacture, assembly and adjustment, implementation and maintenance of photonic components and systems. It demonstrates the many career opportunities offered by companies in this field.
Ultimately, the vocational baccalaureate programme will serve as a natural stepping stone towards two- or three-year post-secondary courses and careers as senior technicians.
The modernised of the Higher Technical Certificate in Photonics
The Higher Technical Certificate in Photonics: Light Technologies and Sciences’ is offered by around ten institutions across France.
Providing a two-year pathway to a career as a technician, the BTS course serves as a natural stepping stone to bachelor’s degree programmes and beyond, offered by universities and engineering schools.
Photonics France works closely with local education authorities to pursue new opportunities in vocational secondary schools throughout France.
Recognising the value of bachelor’s degrees and higher qualifications
Many courses at the Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor’s or engineering school level offer career opportunities in high-demand professions at every stage.
Cutting-edge technologies such as lasers, fibre optics and sensors are used in a wide range of sectors (medical, automotive, environmental, telecoms and aeronautics).
Photonics France works to raise awareness of photonics courses and careers in order to attract ever more talent to the sciences and careers of the future.
