Since 2016, the number of benefi ciaries of sandwich contracts has increased sharply. This trend accelerated in 2021. These contracts are targeted mainly at the youngest populations, providing them with some professional experience during their training. Within the meaning of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), young people on these contracts are considered as being employed, and hence active. Between the end of 2015 and the end of 2021, the employment rate for young people increased by 5.3 points, of which 2.9 points were due to sandwich contracts.