AMEP OF-CFA BTP

What AMEP OF-CFA BTP does

AMEP OF-CFA BTP is a non-profit vocational training center (Organisme de Formation / Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) located in Ducos, Martinique, specializing in Building and Public Works (BTP) trades. It is operated by the Association Martiniquaise d'Education Populaire (AMEP), founded in 1970 by Aimé Césaire, with the CFA BTP site established in 2008. The center delivers nationally recognized French diplomas from Level 3 (CAP) to Level 5 (BTS) across five training categories: building construction/roofing, finishing/general maintenance, energy/climate engineering, electrical/fiber trades, and woodworking/furniture. Programs are delivered through alternating classroom and enterprise-based apprenticeship, with stated 100% professional insertion rates for several CAP and BAC Pro programs.

The center operates on a B2B/B2C dual model: apprenticeship contracts are brokered with construction employers and financed through OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences), while continuing education is funded through OPCO, CPF (Personal Training Account), and direct employer payments. Customer segments include young people aged 16-25 seeking vocational qualifications, adults in career transition, BTP companies seeking skilled labor (EDF, ECM RENOV BAT, local artisans), and institutional partners (France Travail, CLLAJ, CERC). Go-to-market combines a sales-led approach (commercial developer, recruitment events, career fairs like FOREO, EDF partnership events) with event-driven outreach (Semaine Nationale des Métiers du BTP, BATIMAT Paris pedagogical trips, La Nuit de l'Orientation).

The technology stack is minimal: YPARE O (YPAREO) handles registration, attendance tracking, and document delivery; BIM methodology tools are taught in BTS Management Economique de la Construction but not developed in-house. The center holds QUALIOPI certification, mandatory for accessing public French training financing, and operates under pedagogical oversight by the Martinique Academy and DEETS. Infrastructure is owned by the Collectivit\u00e9 Territoriale de Martinique, with AMEP managing operations through a convention. The institution is collectively part of a broader AMEP group serving 1,274 learners across four education sites.

Name

AMEP OF-CFA BTP

Legal name

AMEP CFA-BTP Ducos-Martinique

Website

https://amepcfabtp.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AMEP OF-CFA BTP is a non-profit vocational training center in Ducos, Martinique, delivering French CAP to BTS diplomas in Building and Public Works trades. It serves youth, career changers, and construction employers through apprenticeship and continuing education programs financed via OPCO and CPF.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Apprenticeship

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL), Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Vocational training BTP
• Construction trades education
• Apprenticeship training center
• Building public works
• Professional certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ducos

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Contracts (Contrats d'Apprentissage): Revenue from apprenticeship training financed through OPCO (Operators of Competencies) and employers. Alternating schedule: 1 week training / 2 weeks enterprise for CAP; 2 weeks training / 2 weeks enterprise for BAC Pro.
2. Continuing Education / Professional Training: Training funded through OPCO for employees, CPF (Personal Training Account), and direct financing for job seekers. Covers all levels from CAP to BTS.
3. Training Fees: Tuition fees charged to trainees for certain programs, with multiple financing mechanisms available: Several schemes can be mobilized to finance this training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AMEP OF-CFA BTP operates a vocational training center (Organisme de Formation and Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) for the building and public works (BTP) sector in Martinique, France. The institution delivers apprenticeship and professional training programs ranging from CAP (Level 3) through BAC PRO (Level 4) to BTS (Level 5), covering construction, masonry, electrical, woodworking, plumbing, painting, metalwork, energy/climate engineering, and building finishing trades. Training combines classroom instruction with practical workshop sessions and alternating enterprise placements, funded through OPCO, CPF, employers, and direct tuition.

Product overview

AMEP OF/CFA BTP is a vocational training center (Organisme de Formation / Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) for the Building and Public Works sector (BTP). The institution operates as a single, unified training platform offering multiple vocational programs organized across five major trade categories: Bâtiment Construction Couverture, Bâtiment Finition Entretien Général, Énergie et Génie Climatique, Métiers de l'Électricité et de la Fibre, and Travail du Bois et de l'Ameublement. Programs range from Level 3 (CAP) vocational certificates through Level 5 (BTS) higher technician certificates, delivered through both initial training and apprenticeship (alternance) modalities. Administrative functions are supported by the YPAREO student portal for registration and document management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CAP Maçon

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of CAP Menuisier Fabricant graduates inserted professionally within 12 months
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CERC (Cellules Economiques de la Construction) - Guadeloupe, Guyane, MartiniquecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2024BatiSolid project for adaptation of construction standards applicable to French Antilles. Co-financed by State, Collectivité Territoriale de Martinique, Région Guadeloupe, and Action Logement. AMEP CFA-BTP apprentices participated in technical seminar on masonry construction.
• EDF (Electricité de France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to promote BTP careers and organize joint events. 'Le circuit des métiers d'EDF' event organized jointly to sensitize youth to career opportunities in BTP sector, break stereotypes, and address recruitment needs. Event included conferences, guided visits, job dating, and testimonials.
• France Travail CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for visiting the Maçonnerie workshop with job seekers to inform, transmit, and raise awareness about BTP trades among different publics.
• CLLAJ (Comité Local pour le Logement Autonome des Jeunes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for D'CLIC+ JEUNES youth orientation day to help young people explore career paths and training options.
• Agefiph (via RHF - Ressources Handicap Formation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing support for disabled apprentices through specialized services and disability referent for accessibility accommodations and adapted learning paths.
• ECM RENOV BATminorOthersMartinican social housing operator founded in 2001, state-approved; provides Assistant Maître d'Ouvrage services for construction and renovation projects. Met at BATIMAT Paris with BTS Management Economique de la Construction students.
• CUBE Métier BâtimentminorOthersCompany offering digital solutions for integrating construction management software data into Microsoft Excel for cross-functional analysis. Met at BATIMAT Paris with students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Compagnons du Devoir: Traditional French apprenticeship organization covering multiple trades including BTP. Comparable through its alternance model, professional output, and emphasis on master-craftsman training, though more oriented toward a traveling 'Tour de France' tradition.
• AFPA (Association Nationale pour la Formation Professionnelle des Adultes): France's leading national vocational training organization, offering adult vocational programs across many trades including construction. Directly comparable as a vocational training provider with similar apprenticeship and continuing education modalities, though broader in scope than AMEP's BTP specialization.
• BTP CFA (Réseau national des CFA du BTP): National network of BTP-specialized apprenticeship training centers across France. The most direct peer — AMEP CFA-BTP effectively competes with regional BTP CFA affiliates for apprentices, employers, and OPCO funding, with the same curriculum framework (CAP, BAC Pro, BTS) and QUALIOPI certification.
• AFTRAL: France's leading vocational training provider for transport, logistics, and driving professions, operating under a similar apprenticeship + OPCO funding model. Comparable through its QUALIOPI-certified multi-site apprenticeship structure and employer partnership approach, though trade-focused differently.
• Greta (GRoupement d'ETAblissements publics): Public continuing education network of the French national education system, offering vocational training modules across trades including BTP. Comparable through its continuing education offerings, QUALIOPI-equivalent public status, and employer-funded training programs.

Others

• ISCOD: French specialist in alternance (work-study) recruitment and training placement, partnering with écoles and providing apprenticeship funding assistance. Adjacent to AMEP as an ecosystem enabler rather than a direct training peer, but relevant given the carrier role in apprenticeship enrollment.
• INRS (Institut National de Recherche et de Sécurité): French national institute for occupational health and safety research and training. Indirectly comparable as an enabler of BTP safety training content (relevant to AMEP's BTP curriculum and electrical certification programs), though not a competing training provider.

Regional players

• CCI Formation Martinique: Chamber of Commerce and Industry's training arm in Martinique, offering professional and vocational training including some BTP-related programs. Direct geographic peer serving the same Caribbean market with overlapping employer relationships.
• Pôle Formation UIMM: French metalworking industry training network offering apprenticeships in industrial trades. Comparable as a professional industry-funded CFA network with alternating training model, though focused on metallurgy rather than BTP construction.

Broad incumbents

• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): Major French public higher education institution dedicated to continuing professional education, offering engineering and technical diplomas including construction-related specialties. Comparable as a continuing education provider, but targets a higher diploma tier (Bac+3 and above) and broader audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/amepcfabtp
• Instagraminstagram.com/amepcfabtp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amep-cfa-btp

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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