AFEPT

Name

AFEPT

Legal name

AFEPT

Website

https://afept.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AFEPT is a Bordeaux-based French non-profit vocational training and social insertion organization supporting job seekers, employees, and vulnerable populations through certifications, foundational skills, and metalworking trade programs across Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training & Professional Integration Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAAKAA

Career Exploration & Labor Market Readiness

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Career Readiness & Employability Skills (Resume, Interview, Workplace Skills)

SECONDARYEDANAIAM

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Professional Certification & Licensure Exam Prep

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Professional integration programs
• Adult education certifications
• Youth employment support
• Skills development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Training Contracts: AFEPT operates primarily as a government-supported training organization, receiving funding from multiple public sources including the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, État (French government), France Travail, OPCO (Skills Development Operators), and the European Social Fund. Revenue comes from training contracts with these public institutions for professional integration and qualification programs.
2. CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) Financing: Individual training programs are financed through participants' CPF accounts, with AFEPT receiving payment directly from the Caisse des Dépôts for eligible certifications. This represents a direct revenue stream from government-mandated individual training entitlements.
3. Enterprise Training Contracts: Companies contract with AFEPT for employee training through convention de formation agreements. Pricing is based on individual rates (per trainee per hour) or group fixed rates for up to 10 trainees. Payment terms are 7 days post-training for enterprise clients.
4. Individual Training Purchases: Individuals can self-finance training, with a 30% deposit required upon contract signing and the balance due upon completion. A 10-day withdrawal period is provided for individual contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AFEPT is a Nouvelle-Aquitaine-based vocational training and professional insertion organization delivering certified Titre Professionnel programs (niveau 3 and 4), foundational skills certifications (CléA, CléA Numérique), work-based learning pathways for disengaged youth aged 16-25 (École de la 2e Chance), VAE accompaniment, and tailored support programs for vulnerable populations (Diapason, Ma Réussite). It also operates the Fil de Faire insertion workshop, a 300m² metalworking production facility in Bègles that combines real industrial production with on-the-job training for individuals distant from employment.

Product overview

AFEPT est un organisme de formation et d'insertion professionnelle en Nouvelle-Aquitaine compose de quatre dispositifs principaux : l'APP (Ateliers de Pedagogie Personnalisee), l'Ecole de la 2e Chance (E2C), Orientation & Accompagnement, et l'Atelier Chantier d'Insertion Fil de Faire. Le portefeuille de produits comprend des formations certifiantes (Titres Professionnels niveau 3 et 4), des modules de competencias transversales (bureautique, mathematiques, francais), des certifications CLEA et CLEA Numerique, ainsi que des dispositifs d'accompagnement personalises comme VAE, Ma Reussite et Diapason. Les formations se declinent en 4 pôles pedagogiques : Compétences Transverses, Fonctions Administratives, Metiers du Batiment et de la Métallerie, et Metiers de la Formation et de l'Accompagnement. L'offre inclut egalement des formations qualifiantes sectorielles comme 'Cles en Main Proprete' et 'Geeks du Batiment'.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• École de la 2e Chance (E2C) 6-month individualized training and accompaniment program for disengaged youth aged 16-25 with little or no qualifications, alternating between training center instruction and enterprise internships to enable access to employment or further training.
• APP (Ateliers de Pédagogie Personnalisée) Personalized training and accompaniment offering short modules, certifications, and tailor-made pathways that secure professional career paths for job seekers, employees, and enterprises. Includes VAE accompaniment, CléA certifications, and modular skill-building courses.
• Orientation & Accompagnement Global accompaniment services for job seekers and youth in pathway rupture, including personalized coaching, professional project construction, and pathway securitization support.
• Fil de Faire (Atelier Chantier d'Insertion) Insertion workshop (ACI) specialized in metalwork, combining the production of quality metal structures (guardrails, gates, staircases) with professional insertion for individuals distant from employment through a 300m² production facility in Bègles.
• VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) Accompaniment 24-48 hour accompaniment program over 6-8 months that validates experiential learning and prepares candidates for oral defense before a jury, financed via CPF, OPCO, employer skills plan, or France Travail AIF.
• Ma Réussite Professionnelle 3-6 month personalized accompaniment program for young people aged 16-29 who have interrupted their educational or professional path and face multiple barriers, aimed at constructing a professional project and securing pathway continuation.
• Diapason 5-month global accompaniment program for isolated mothers with at least one child under 6, combining professional training with on-site childcare to rebuild social connections, regain agency, and engage in a professional project.
• Titre Professionnel Secrétaire Comptable Level 4 (Baccalauréat) certifying training preparing students for the accounting secretary profession, combining secretarial and accounting activities. Total 945 hours including 140 hours of enterprise internship.
• Titre Professionnel Secrétaire Assistant Médico-Social Level 4 certifying training for the medico-social assistant secretary profession, ensuring reception and support of patients in health, medico-social, or social structures. Total 770 hours including 140 hours of internship. Achieved 100% success rate in 2024-2025.
• Titre Professionnel Conseiller(ère) en Insertion Professionnelle (CIP) 11-month alternating training program (420 hours at center) that qualifies professionals to mobilize resources for welcoming, informing, orienting, and accompanying people toward and within employment.
• Titre Professionnel Métallier Level 3 certifying training for the metalworker profession covering fabrication and installation of metal structures (guardrails, gates, staircases). 1,200 total hours including 135 hours of enterprise internship, priced at €12,530 per parcours.
• Titre Professionnel Agent de Maintenance des Bâtiments Level 3 certifying training for professional insertion in building maintenance, covering electricity, plumbing, and interior fittings. Total 600 hours at center.
• Les Geeks du Bâtiment Short vocational training program for youth aged 16-25 and RSA beneficiaries in building trades, delivered in priority urban neighborhoods (QPV) in Pessac Saige. 490 hours total including 195 hours in enterprise.
• Clés en Main Propreté Sectoral qualification program for the cleaning industry covering general and applied knowledge, including MCCP and CléA Contextualisé Propreté certifications. 150 hours, renewable.
• Certification CléA Inter-professional certification validating 7 domains of the common base of knowledge and competencies for employees and job seekers with low qualifications or no diploma.
• Certification CléA Numérique Certification validating basic digital knowledge and competencies required in professional environments, covering 4 domains of the common digital base. 95% validation rate in 2025.
• Français Langue Étrangère (FLE) French language instruction for non-French-speaking audiences targeting CECRL A2 or B1 levels, with DELF A2 or B1 certification available. Delivered across multiple locations in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Lot-et-Garonne, and Gironde.
• FCIL Drone Intensive 6-month training program on drone configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting, including 7 weeks of enterprise internship. Certification awarded to 9 trainees in 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% overall trainee satisfaction rate (4.6/5) in 2025
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Les Apprentis d'AuteuilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLes Apprentis d'Auteuil serves as the presidency organization overseeing AFEPT, providing institutional support and alignment with the foundation's mission of supporting youth professional integration.
• Gironde HabitatmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial housing provider commissioning metalwork projects from Fil de Faire ACI workshop, providing both work opportunities and building maintenance services.
• DomofrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor social housing provider, commissioning large-scale metalwork projects (e.g., 214-log housing project with 550 glass guardrails, 1.5km linear, 25 tons of glazing).
• Bouygues BâtimentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company commissioning Fil de Faire for metalwork on major housing projects, providing production work and skills transfer opportunities.
• ClairsienneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial housing operator providing project commissions and partnership for professional insertion activities.
• AxanisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company commissioning metalwork projects from Fil de Faire workshop.
• Maison de l'Emploi du Bassin d'ArcachonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal employment house facilitating job seeker referrals and employment program coordination.
• Labo des Histoires Nouvelle-AquitainemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative writing organization partnering with E2C on the 'Écrire l'avenir des océans' national project, engaging young people in environmental storytelling and creative writing workshops.
• Sea Shepherd FrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine conservation organization whose president (Lamya Essemlali) chairs the jury for the 'Écrire les Océans 2050' film project, providing environmental expertise and legitimacy.
• Louise PluyaudmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthor and journalist providing creative writing expertise and guidance for E2C students in the Écrire l'avenir des océans project.
• Terre et Océans BèglesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental association providing scientific mediation and ocean expertise for E2C's environmental education projects.
• France 3 Nouvelle-AquitaineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional public television channel hosting E2C students for media industry career exploration and workplace immersion.
• Impala AvenircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative launcher for 'Les Geeks du Bâtiment' program, providing program framework, network of employer partners, and bailleur social connections for youth building trades training in priority neighborhoods.
• Réseau E2C FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of 152 Écoles de la 2e Chance providing shared pedagogical resources, quality labeling, and collective advocacy for youth insertion programs.
• Chantier EcolemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation of insertion workshops providing network support, best practice sharing, and quality standards for ACI (Atelier Chantier d'Insertion) operations.
• MAPE BordeauxmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaternal and Child Protection service partnering with Diapason to provide on-site childcare (10 crèches places for 20 trainees), removing key barrier for isolated mothers.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GRETA (Réseau GRETA): Public network of adult continuing education providers attached to French lycées; offers certified training (Titres Professionnels, CléA) to job seekers and employees, competing for the same OPCO/CPF/Region funding AFEPT accesses.
• AFPA: France's leading national vocational training organization offering titles professionnels across construction, metalworking, administrative functions, and insertion programs — directly overlapping AFEPT's certification and integration portfolio at much larger scale.
• Les Compagnons du Devoir: Traditional French trades training organization specializing in metalworking, building trades, and apprenticeship pathways — closely comparable to AFEPT's Métallerie and Fil de Faire ACI offerings.
• CCI Formation (CCI Nouvelle-Aquitaine): Chamber of Commerce training arm in the same Nouvelle-Aquitaine region delivering administrative, commercial, and digital training — direct regional competitor for enterprise and job-seeker training contracts.

Others

• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi): French national employment service that funds AFEPT's training placements and refers candidates; not a direct competitor but a critical channel partner and commissioning counterparty.

Broad incumbents

• Réseau E2C France: National federation of the 152 École de la 2e Chance sites of which AFEPT is a member; sets pedagogical standards and labeling, providing shared brand and resources while individual sites operate as quasi-franchises.
• INAE (Inclusion par l'Activité Économique): National federation of insertion-through-economic-activity organizations (ACI), of which AFEPT is a member — comparable operating model with metalworking and other ACI workshops providing both training and commercial production.

Emerging players

• AFTRAL: French training specialist focused on transport, logistics, and supply chain qualifications; comparable in being a specialist training operator with multiple sites and OPCO funding relationships.
• IMPALA Avenir: Initiative launcher of AFEPT's 'Les Geeks du Bâtiment' program; broader mission to develop training in priority neighborhoods (QPV) — comparable as an emerging player designing building-trades pathways for vulnerable youth.

Regional players

• AFORP: French training organization focused on industrial performance, automation, and metalworking trades, headquartered in Île-de-France — a regional peer in industrial vocational training with overlapping competencies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/afept

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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