Association Ambroise Croizat

What Association Ambroise Croizat does

Association Ambroise Croizat is a French non-profit organization (Association loi 1901) founded in 1970, headquartered in Montreuil, France. It is dedicated to the professional rehabilitation and social reintegration of people with disabilities holding RQTH (Reconnaissance de la Qualité de Travailleur Handicapé) status. The association operates two ESRP (Établissement et Service de Réadaptation Professionnelle) facilities: ESRP Masson-Timbaud in Île-de-France (Paris and Montreuil), serving approximately 1,000 people annually, and ESRP Louis Gatignon in Sologne (Centre-Val de Loire), a 22-hectare campus with 86 individual rooms hosting around 90 people annually from across France. Together, the two centers deliver qualifying training at niveaux 2 to 5 in administrative, commercial, IT, electronics, and industrial sectors, alongside personalized project-based support (Pôle Projet) for remobilization and reintegration.

The association's service model integrates medical-psycho-social support (34 medical and paramedical professionals at Masson-Timbaud) with vocational pedagogy delivered by 82+ formateurs, supported by 14 formateurs and a psychologist at Louis Gatignon. Technical platforms (plateaux techniques) reproduce real working conditions in target sectors, equipped with adapted tools for various disability profiles. Programs are certified by professional diplomas from the Ministry of Labour, and beneficiaries gain access through an institutional referral pathway (MDPH, Cap Emploi, Pôle Emploi). A network of 80+ enterprise partners — including Thalès, Orange, SNCF, RATP, Air France, SPIE, RTE, Pierre & Vacances, and Ministère du Travail — hosts internship periods and supports professional integration.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively from public sources: Sécurité sociale covers training, transport, accommodation, and trainee remuneration (€723-€2,040 net/month based on prior salary); État and Régions fund AREF and other trainee remuneration; and the association is directly habilitated to receive the taxe d'apprentissage (13% of the 0.68% payroll levy) for equipment and training materials. Distribution is delivered through direct operations at the two ESRP sites plus a Centre d'Examens and a Formation Continue program for the general public. Marketing reaches beneficiaries via institutional referral channels and bimonthly 'Matinales' orientation sessions for advisors, while companies are engaged through newsletters and an annual taxe d'apprentissage campaign.

Name

Association Ambroise Croizat

Legal name

Association Ambroise Croizat

Website

https://asso-croizat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Association Ambroise Croizat is a French non-profit founded in 1970 that operates two ESRP professional rehabilitation centers in Île-de-France and Centre-Val de Loire, delivering qualifying vocational training and personalized support to 1,000+ people with disabilities annually, funded primarily by Sécurité sociale, État, and Régions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Sécurité sociale funding: Training, transport and accommodation costs fully covered by Sécurité sociale for beneficiaries. Stagiaires receive remuneration during training based on previous salaries (between €723.36 and €2,040.74 net)
2. State and Regional funding: AREF (Allocation d'Aide au Retour à l'Emploi-Formation), État or Région funding for trainee remuneration
3. Taxe d'apprentissage: Direct habilitation to receive apprenticeship tax from companies (13% of the 0.68% levy on payroll), used for technical equipment, software and training materials

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Association Ambroise Croizat operates two ESRP (Établissements et Services de Réadaptation Professionnelle) facilities that deliver vocational rehabilitation training and socio-professional reintegration services for people with disabilities. The association offers qualifying training (niveau 2 to niveau 5) in administrative, commercial, IT, electronics, and industrial sectors, project-oriented support actions, and continuing education for the general public, including VAE (Validation of Acquired Experience) and competency assessments.

Product overview

Association Ambroise Croizat operates as a professional rehabilitation association offering a comprehensive ecosystem of training services through two main ESRP (Établissement et Service de Réadaptation Professionnelle) centers: ESRP Louis Gatignon in Sologne (Centre-Val de Loire) and ESRP Masson-Timbaud in Île-de-France. The organization delivers programs through two poles: the Poles Qualifiant (levels 2-5 certifications in administrative, commercial, IT, electronics, and industrial sectors) and Poles Projet (personalized support for remobilization and career reintegration). Additional offerings include continuing education for the general public, exam center services, and specialized training tracks for people with disabilities seeking professional reintegration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ESRP Louis Gatignon: Établissement et Service de Réadaptation Professionnelle located in Sologne (Cher), Centre-Val de Loire region. Offers vocational training with accommodation facilities for persons with disabilities.
• ESRP Masson-Timbaud

Products and services

• ESRP Louis Gatignon

Quantifiable outcome

• 94.5% professional title success rate in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Pierre & VacancesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor hospitality group providing internship opportunities for ESRP Masson-Timbaud beneficiaries. Part of the 80+ enterprise partnership network for professional immersion periods.
• ThalèsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology and defense group hosting internship periods for beneficiaries, enabling practical professional experience in technology sector.
• SPIEmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-technical services company providing internship placements for professional rehabilitation training.
• SNCFmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational railway company offering internship opportunities as part of 80+ enterprise partnerships.
• RTEmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectricity transmission network operator providing internship periods in energy sector.
• RATPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic transport authority in Paris region hosting internship periods for beneficiaries.
• OrangemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecommunications company providing internship opportunities in technology and services sector.
• Ministère du TravailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Labour is both a partner enterprise and the issuing authority for professional diplomas. Provides internship placements and recognition of training programs.
• Air FrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational airline providing internship opportunities in aviation and services sector.
• GPE 3FmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial housing operator providing internship periods in property management and administrative services.
• Bourges PlusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal development agency in Cher department providing enterprise partnerships for ESRP Louis Gatignon.
• Centre Hospitalier de VierzonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal hospital providing internship opportunities in healthcare administration and services.
• MecachromeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace and automotive precision components manufacturer providing industrial internship placements.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LADAPT: French association loi 1901 with a near-identical mission of professional and social inclusion of people with disabilities. Operates ESRP-type establishments across multiple French regions and is one of the largest comparable operators.
• APF France Handicap: Major French disability association running professional training, employment support, and adapted enterprise programs. Directly comparable in mission and beneficiary population.
• Réseau GESAT: National network of Établissements et Services d'Aide par le Travail (ESAT) and adapted enterprises. Comparable as an ecosystem of disability-focused vocational structures, though its primary model is sheltered employment rather than ESRP retraining.
• FAGERH: National federation representing French ESRP and EA (Entreprises Adaptées) establishments. Functions as a peer network and advocacy body for organizations like Association Ambroise Croizat.
• ANRH: Association Nationale pour la Réadaptation et l'Habitat — operates vocational rehabilitation and adapted housing services for people with disabilities across France, with a comparable mission and operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Croix-Rouge française: Major French humanitarian organization running vocational training and social-inclusion programs including for people with disabilities. A much larger incumbent with broader scope but overlapping mission in professional rehabilitation.
• AFPA: Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes — France's largest public vocational training operator. Offers level 2-5 certifications in similar technical fields but without a disability-specific focus; serves as a broad incumbent reference.

Regional players

• ALYS: French association operating vocational rehabilitation establishments in regional clusters, comparable in service offering to ESRP but with a smaller geographic footprint than national peers.

Others

• AGEFIPH: French fund managing the OETH disability employment contribution. Functions as a key funder of vocational rehabilitation services and a strategic ecosystem participant, not a direct operator.
• Cap Emploi: National placement service specialized in employment for people with disabilities. Functions as a referral partner (sending candidates to ESRP programs) rather than a direct competitor, but operates within the same ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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