Wingspan

What Wingspan does

Envergne (operating publicly as Envergure) is a French professional training and career support organization headquartered in Aulnay-sous-Bois, France. Founded in 1990 and active for 35 years, the organization operates as a UES (Unité Économique et Sociale) combining Association Envergne (a non-profit association under French law of 1901 delivering training actions) and Envergne SAS (a corporate entity delivering bilan de compétences skills assessments and VAE services). It is wholly owned by Actual Group, a French professional services and training conglomerate.

The company delivers professional training across eight sectors—Automobile, BTP (construction), Commerce, Digital, Hôtellerie-Restauration, Hygiène & Propreté, Sécurité, and Tertiaire—plus advisory services including bilan de compétences, VAE (validation des acquis de l'expérience), career counseling, and an AFDAS-funded ACCS program for professional athletes and coaches. It also operates the branded Académie du Luxe label for luxury hospitality (4*/5*/palaces) training, with Oracle Opera Cloud (Front Office, Housekeeping) and Oracle Simphony (F&B) tool integration. Delivery formats include in-person, fully remote, and mixed modalities across 366 physical training center implantations in France, supported by 742 collaborators and an accumulated 133,000 candidates served across the company's history.

Envergne generates revenue through publicly financed training and advisory services, drawing on CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), France Travail, OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences), regional and departmental councils, Agefiph (disability), and AFDAS (sports) funding streams. Both entities hold Qualiopi certification, the mandatory national quality credential required by the law of September 5, 2018, to access French public training funds. The organization markets primarily through organic social (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), blog content, direct website contact, and institutional referral channels routed via Actual Group's parent-brand network.

Name

Wingspan

Legal name

Association Envergne

Website

https://envergure.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

French professional training and career support organization operating 366 training centers across France with 742 staff, delivering sectoral vocational training, skills assessments, and VAE services funded primarily through French public mechanisms (CPF, France Travail, OPCO) and held inside Actual Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Career Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Athlete Wellness & Lifestyle Management/Concierge (Relocation, Personal Ops) (MPAKAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Backstage, Artist & Sports Access (HSACAMAE)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Professional skills assessment
• Career transition services
• Workforce development programs
• Employment training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aulnay-sous-bois

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Training and Career Services: Envergne generates revenue through professional training and career support services. Services are financed through multiple public funding streams including CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), France Travail contracts, OPCO (Skills Operators), regional council contracts, Agefiph (for disabled candidates), and other institutional programs. The organization operates as both Envergne Association (for training actions) and Envergne SAS (for skills assessment centers and VAE).
2. Skills Assessment Services: Skills assessment and career counseling services (bilan de compétences) offered to individuals, with financing available through CPF with 2026 funding ceiling changes affecting pricing.
3. VAE Services: VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) services to help candidates obtain official certifications based on professional experience.
4. Sports Career Transition: Specialized career transition support for professional athletes (ACCS program), financed through AFDAS funding for sports professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wingspan (operating under the Envergure brand at envergure.eu) provides professional training and career support services across France. The core offerings include sector-specific vocational training across 8 sectors (Automobile, BTP, Commerce, Digital, Hôtellerie-Restauration, Hygiène-Propreté, Sécurité, Tertiaire), skills assessment (bilan de compétences), VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) certification support, career counseling, and specialized programs such as the Académie du Luxe for luxury hospitality and ACCS for professional athletes. Services are delivered through 366 training center implantations in person, remotely, or in mixed formats.

Product overview

Envergne is a professional training and career support organization offering a diverse portfolio of training programs and services. The company provides sector-specific vocational training (Automobile, BTP, Commerce, Digital, Hôtellerie-Restauration, Hygiene, Security, Tertiary), skills assessments (Bilan de compétences), and specialized programs like the Académie du Luxe for high-end hospitality. Services are available in-person, remote, or mixed formats with CPF financing options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Académie du Luxe: Training program for luxury hospitality and restaurant sector (hotels 4*, 5* and palaces) covering excellence standards, soft skills, operational posture and competencies expected in high-end establishments.

Products and services

• Bilan de compétences Career skills assessment service helping individuals analyze their career path, identify strengths, explore job opportunities, and define clear objectives with a concrete action plan. Available in-person, remote, or mixed format with CPF financing options. Targets job seekers, career changers, and employed individuals seeking professional development.
• Académie du Luxe Sub-brand training program designed for luxury hospitality and restaurant sectors (4-star, 5-star hotels and palaces), focusing on excellence standards, soft skills, posture, and operational competencies. Includes training on Oracle Opera Cloud (Front Office, Housekeeping) and Oracle Simphony (F&B) hotel management tools. Targets hotel and restaurant professionals seeking employment in luxury establishments.
• ACCS - Appui Conseil Carrière Sport 100% remote career support program designed specifically for professional athletes and coaches, funded by AFDAS. Structured over 20 hours over 1 year maximum to prepare for post-sports career transition. Targets professional sportspeople nearing retirement or in career transition.
• VAE - Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) services to help candidates obtain official certifications based on professional experience. Targets experienced workers seeking formal recognition of skills acquired on the job.
• Sector-Specific Vocational Training Training programs across multiple sectors including Automobile, BTP (Construction), Commerce, Digital, Hôtellerie-Restauration, Hygiène & Propreté, Sécurité (with sub-specialties in Sécurité Privée, Sécurité Électrique, Prévention Incendie, Santé au travail), and Tertiary administrative services. Targets individuals seeking vocational qualifications or career entry in these sectors.
• Bilan d'orientation Orientation assessment service supporting individuals in defining their career path and educational direction. Targets individuals at decision points regarding studies or career entry.
• Accompagnement Career support and accompaniment services providing job search assistance, placement support, and integration help for individuals in career transition or seeking employment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 133,000 candidates supported throughout 35 years of operation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• France TravailcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Régions (Regional Councils)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• AgefiphcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• AFDAScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Conseils Départementaux (Departmental Councils)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• DREETScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• PLIE (Plans Locaux pour l'Insertion et l'Emploi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Actual GroupcoreOthers

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AFPA: AFPA is France's largest public vocational training organization, delivering training across multiple sectors nationwide. Directly comparable to Envergne in scope, target audience (job seekers, career changers), public funding model (CPF, France Travail), and multi-site physical delivery.
• Cegos: Cegos is a France-founded international training and consulting firm serving corporate clients with professional development programs. Comparable to Envergne in the professional training segment, with stronger international presence and corporate B2B focus versus Envergne's public-funded individual focus.
• CCI France (Chambers of Commerce training): The French Chambers of Commerce operate nationwide vocational training through regional CCI Formation networks. Directly comparable to Envergne in multi-site vocational training delivery, sector coverage, and public institutional funding model serving job seekers and SMEs.
• Aftral: Aftral is a French specialized vocational training organization focused on transport, logistics, and safety. Comparable to Envergne as a multi-site French vocational training organization serving institutional clients, with deeper specialization in transport/logistics versus Envergne's broader sector coverage.
• AKTO: AKTO is the OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) for the services sector, providing training financing and program management. Comparable to Envergne as a French training ecosystem player with deep OPCO/public funding relationships serving employment and skills development.

Emerging players

• Simplon: Simplon is a French digital inclusion training organization focused on underserved populations. Comparable to Envergne in serving disadvantaged populations through training and institutional partnerships, with a narrower digital-only scope and stronger positioning on inclusion/social impact.
• OpenClassrooms: OpenClassrooms is a France-founded online education platform offering professional training and degree programs. Comparable to Envergne in French professional training delivery with CPF funding access, but operates via digital platform model versus Envergne's physical-network approach.
• Studi (Galileo Global Education): Studi is a France-based online higher and vocational education platform. Comparable to Envergne in French vocational training and CPF-funded programs, but uses a digital-native delivery model rather than Envergne's physical training center network.

Broad incumbents

• ManpowerGroup France: ManpowerGroup is a major global employment services firm with training and reskilling capabilities in France. Comparable to Envergne as a large-scale French employment and skills provider, though broader in scope (staffing, recruitment) with vocational training as one of multiple service lines.
• CNAM (Conservatoire national des arts et métiers): CNAM is a major French public higher education institution delivering continuing education and vocational training. Comparable to Envergne in adult continuing education and skills assessment (VAE) delivery, with stronger public-academic positioning versus Envergne's association/private mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Envergne-Formation
• Facebookfacebook.com/Envergureactual
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/envergure
• Instagraminstagram.com/envergne.eu
• Xx.com/Envergure_Form

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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