From Classroom to Career: How Accor Supports Young Talents

Starting your career can feel like a big step, but the right opportunity can make all the difference. 

At Accor, we're committed to helping students, graduates and young professionals build rewarding hospitality careers through internships, apprenticeships, graduate programmes and industry partnerships.

If you're looking for hospitality internships, graduate jobs or apprenticeships, you'll find opportunities to gain real-world experience, learn from experienced professionals and develop skills that will support your long-term career. 

From hotel operations to technology, marketing, finance and human resources, we offer early careers across a wide range of specialisms.

How does Accor support students and young professionals?

We support young talent by creating opportunities to learn, develop and build meaningful careers in hospitality. Depending on where you're based, opportunities may include:

• Hospitality internships
• Apprenticeships
• Graduate programmes
• Student placements
• University partnerships
• Industry competitions
• Career fairs and networking events
• Mentoring opportunities

These programmes help bridge the gap between education and employment, giving students practical experience while introducing them to the many career paths available across Accor.

Building connections between education and hospitality careers

We work closely with schools, universities and training providers around the world to help students explore careers in hospitality before they graduate.

Students can meet hospitality professionals through:

• Career fairs
• Hotel visits
• Guest lectures
• Mentoring programmes
• Industry events
• University partnerships

Globally, Accor partners with leading institutions including EHL Hospitality Business School, ESSEC Business School, Glion Institute of Higher Education, SEG, Institute Lyfe, The Hague University and EM Lyon.

Alongside these global partnerships, regional teams work closely with local schools and universities, helping students connect with employers in their own communities while learning more about hospitality careers.

These partnerships introduce students to opportunities across:

• Hotel Operations
• Food & Beverage
• Front Office
• Marketing
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Revenue Management
• Sales
• Technology
• Digital and E-commerce

Discover how you can be all you are while building a career that reflects your unique strengths and ambitions.

Hospitality internships and apprenticeships at Accor

Hospitality internships and apprenticeships allow students and early-career professionals to develop practical skills while working alongside experienced teams.

Rather than learning only in the classroom, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience in real hotels and corporate offices, building confidence while developing professional skills that employers value.

Depending on your location, opportunities may be available across operational and corporate functions, helping you discover which area of hospitality suits your strengths and career ambitions.

Graduate programmes that help future hospitality leaders grow

Graduates looking to accelerate their careers can explore development programmes including Inspire, Accor's graduate programme, as well as international opportunities such as V.I.E.

These programmes provide structured learning, professional development and exposure to different areas of the business, helping graduates build the experience needed for future leadership roles.

Turning student ideas into hospitality innovation

Supporting young talent isn't just about work experience; it's also about listening to fresh ideas.

Through initiatives such as TakeOff!, students from around the world collaborate on real hospitality challenges covering topics including:

• Sustainability
• Guest experience
• Inclusion
• Digital transformation

Participants gain valuable industry exposure while connecting with hospitality leaders and learning more about career opportunities across Accor.

Why choose an early career at Accor?

An early career at Accor offers more than your first job. It provides opportunities to:

• Learn from experienced hospitality professionals
• Build practical skills through real work experience
• Explore careers across hotels and corporate teams
• Develop professionally through structured learning
• Connect with colleagues around the world
• Create your own career path within a global hospitality company

Whether you're completing your studies, graduating from university or taking your first steps into hospitality, Accor provides opportunities to grow, learn and build a rewarding long-term career.

Explore our early careers opportunities to find internships, apprenticeships and graduate programmes that match your interests.

FAQs

What early career opportunities does Accor offer?

Accor offers a range of early career opportunities including internships, apprenticeships, graduate programmes, student placements and entry-level hospitality roles. Availability varies by country.

Can students apply for internships at Accor?

Yes. Students can apply for hospitality internships where available, gaining practical experience while working alongside experienced teams in hotels and corporate offices.

What careers can I start at Accor?

Early career opportunities exist across hotel operations, food and beverage, front office, finance, marketing, technology, revenue management, human resources and many other business functions.

Does Accor offer graduate programmes?

Yes. Graduates can explore programmes such as Inspire and international opportunities like V.I.E., designed to help build leadership skills and accelerate career development.