Claire Bonnard

Claire Bonnard is a Senior Lecturer in Educational Sciences with HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) qualification at Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, where she serves as Deputy Director of IREDU (Institut de Recherche sur l'Éducation: Sociologie et Économie de l'Éducation). She is also responsible for the Master 2 program "Conseiller Consultant Responsable Formation" and directs the associated CEREQ center in Dijon.

Her research focuses on the intersection of education and the labor market, with particular emphasis on:

• Education-employment relationships
• Career guidance and integration of vocational education students
• Professionalization of higher education
• Labor market perceptions among students
• Training for people distant from employment
• School mobility and educational trajectories

Dr. Bonnard's recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on contemporary educational challenges, particularly examining how higher education prepares students for the workforce, the impact of vocational training on labor market integration, and the effects of recent educational reforms on teaching practices. Her work often employs mixed-methods approaches, combining quantitative analysis of large datasets with qualitative insights from educational practitioners and students. A significant portion of her recent research addresses the challenges posed by the pandemic on educational continuity, especially for vocational students.

Among her notable contributions are studies on:

• Employability discourses in higher education
• Academic work profiles in the French university system
• Educational and professional inequalities
• Horizontal mismatch among vocational education graduates
• Pedagogical practices in alternating education programs

As Deputy Director of IREDU, Dr. Bonnard contributes to one of France's leading education research institutes, which focuses on the sociology and economics of education. Her leadership role in the Master 2 program indicates her commitment to training future education professionals and counselors.