What Pôle Avenir Emploi Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes does

Pôle Avenir Emploi Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (PAE) is the regional employment and professional insertion arm of Fondation Apprentis d'Auteuil, a French foundation recognized as being of public utility (fondation reconnue d'utilité publique) by decree of 19 June 1929. Operating from two principal sites in Villeurbanne (Lyon metropolitan area) and Grenoble, with the regional direction Sud-Est headquartered in Caluire-et-Cuire, PAE delivers free vocational training, mobility support, entrepreneurship guidance, housing, and child-protection-adjacent services to vulnerable youth aged 16-30 across five departments of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region (Rhône, Isère, Drôme, Savoie, Haute-Savoie). The organization serves approximately 3,700 young people and families per year through roughly 40 establishments and programs with over 630 regional employees, and was Qualiopi certified by the French Ministry of Labor in 2021 for training actions and apprenticeship training categories.

The core service offering is the SKOLA vocational training brand, with three tracks — SKOLA Restauration (with practical training at La Salle à Manger restaurants in Lyon Confluence, Lyon Fourvière, and Grenoble), SKOLA Vente (commercial sales, reporting 90% exam pass rate, 80% employment access within 6 months, and 100% trainee satisfaction per source), and SKOLA Logistique (warehouse order picker training delivered with AFTRAL per source). Supporting programs include Mob & Go (a solidarity mobile driving school co-financed by Métropole de Lyon), L'Ouvre-Boîte (entrepreneurship support), BOOST (remobilization including the Prép'art artistic pathway and Passeport pour Agir citizenship program), La Touline (socio-professional support for youth exiting child protection), Hello Persévérance (school perseverance for 12-18 year olds), Résidence Sociale Saint-Bruno (28+5 housing units in Vaulx-en-Velin), Résidence Habitat Jeunes Jean-Marie Vianney, and Ecoute Infos Familles (a 25+ year-old confidential helpline). The 2025 deployment of the Kiri-White therapeutic seal robot (based on PARO technology, 12 sensors) at Mecs Saint-Benoît's La Villa unit is the only disclosed AI-adjacent technology.

PAE operates on a non-commercial, grant-funded business model in which all programs are free to beneficiaries. Revenue is sourced from European Social Fund (FSE/FSE+) co-financing channeled through DREETS Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Métropole de Lyon, Banque des Territoires and Caisse des Dépôts public investment, Taxe d'apprentissage routed via the SOLTÉA platform (Lyon SIRET 77568879902157, Grenoble SIRET 77568879902348), Mécénat partnerships with 12+ corporate sponsors (bioMérieux, Fondation Banque Populaire AURA, Groupe SEB, Fondation Saint-Gobain, Fondation Somfy, Crédit Agricole, Crédit Mutuel equity, Maped, Evolem, Fondation Club Med, etc.), and individual philanthropy with 75% IR tax reduction up to €546 and 66% beyond. Reported FSE+ allocations total roughly €2.8M+ across named projects spanning 2021-2027.

Name

Pôle Avenir Emploi Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Legal name

Fondation Apprentis d'Auteuil

Website

https://aura.apprentis-auteuil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pôle Avenir Emploi Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is the regional employment arm of Fondation Apprentis d'Auteuil, providing free vocational training, mobility support, entrepreneurship guidance, housing, and child-protection services to vulnerable youth aged 16-30 across five departments of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Employment and Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Services (611), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG), Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK), Community College / Training Provider Workforce Pathways Programs (EDAAAOAO)

Keywords

• Youth employment services
• Vocational training programs
• Professional integration support
• Social insertion services
• Youth housing support

Headquarters

HQ city

Caluire-et-Cuire

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. European Social Fund (FSE/FSE+) Subsidies: Multiple projects co-financed by the European Social Fund through DREETS Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Conseil Régional AURA, and Métropole de Lyon. Projects include PAJA 2.0 (€388,333 FSE), Itinéraires (€508,704 FSE), Déclic Réussite (€328,406 FSE), Etape de respiration Val de Drôme (€630,000 FSE), Mob & Go (€52,500/year), Etre accompagné pour mieux s'insérer (€882,661 FSE), and others spanning 2021-2027.
2. Taxe d'apprentissage (Apprenticeship Tax): Companies can direct their apprenticeship tax balance to PAE via the SOLTéA platform. SIRET numbers provided for both Lyon (77568879902157) and Grenoble (77568879902348) sites.
3. Donations and Philanthropy: Individual and corporate donations with tax reduction benefits (75% IR reduction up to €546, 66% beyond, capped at 20% of net taxable income). Mécénat partnerships including financial, in-kind, skills-based, and product-sharing models.
4. Regional Public Funding: Funding from Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, DREETS, and other public institutional partners for training and insertion activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pôle Avenir Emploi Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes delivers free vocational training (SKOLA Restauration, Vente, Logistique), solidarity driving school (Mob & Go), entrepreneurship support (L'Ouvre-Boîte), artistic remobilization (Prép'art), social housing (Résidences Saint-Bruno and Jean-Marie Vianney), and family helpline services (Ecoute Infos Familles) for vulnerable youth aged 16-30 in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Programs combine classroom learning with practical application at La Salle à Manger training restaurants and partner company apprenticeships.

Product overview

Pôle Avenir Emploi Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes operates as a multi-service platform for youth employment and professional integration, coordinated by Apprentis d'Auteuil foundation. The core offering includes SKOLA vocational training programs (Restauration, Vente, Logistique) combining theoretical learning with practical application at training restaurants (La Salle à Manger). Supporting services encompass Mob & Go (solidarity driving school), L'Ouvre-Boîte (entrepreneurship support), Prép'art (artistic remobilization), and housing solutions (Résidence Sociale Saint-Bruno, Résidence Habitat Jeunes Jean-Marie Vianney). The platform provides comprehensive accompaniment through BOOST insertion, La Touline (ASE transition support), Hello Persévérance (school perseverance), and Ecoute Infos Familles (family helpline). All programs aim at durable professional integration for youth aged 16-30 facing vulnerability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SKOLA: Vocational training brand offering programs in logistics, restaurant service, and sales for young people aged 16-30.
• Mob & Go
• L'Ouvre-Boîte
• BOOST
• La Touline
• La Salle à Manger
• Hello Persévérance
• Résidence sociale Saint-Bruno
• Résidence Habitat Jeunes Jean-Marie Vianney
• Ecoute Infos Familles

Products and services

• SKOLA Formation en Restauration Vocational training program preparing youth aged 16-30 for careers in restaurant service, cooking, and polyvalent restaurant operations, offered in alternation with practical experience at La Salle à Manger training restaurants.
• SKOLA Formation en Vente Professional title training in commercial sales (Employé Commercial niveau III) offered in alternation, preparing youth for careers in commerce with partnerships with local businesses. Outcomes include 90% exam success, 80% employment within 6 months, and 100% trainee satisfaction.
• SKOLA Formation en Logistique Warehouse order picker professional title training (Préparateurs de Commandes en entrepôt) offered in collaboration with AFTRAL, including 3 weeks of company immersion and French language reinforcement.
• Mob & Go - Auto-école Solidaire Solidarity driving school providing driving license preparation (code and permit B) with adapted pedagogy for youth in insertion programs, operating in Lyon and Grenoble with mobility workshops and personalized follow-up.
• L'Ouvre-Boîte Free entrepreneurship support program for youth aged 18-30 to develop business projects, including business plan creation, finance management, entrepreneurial training, mentorship, and access to a concept store.
• Prép'art Six-week artistic remobilization program for youth in rupture or isolation, using artistic practices (drawing, photography, cinema, sculpture) to rebuild confidence and re-engage with society.
• La Touline Program accompanying youth exiting child protection services (ASE) towards socio-professional integration, supporting their procedures and access to autonomy.
• La Salle à Manger (Restaurant d'application) Training restaurants in Lyon (Fourvière and Confluence) and Grenoble providing practical learning environments for SKOLA restauration students.
• Résidence Sociale Saint-Bruno Social residence in Vaulx-en-Velin offering 28 housing units plus 5 diffuse units for young adults aged 18-30, with global accompaniment and transitional hosting for youth in training.
• Résidence Habitat Jeunes Jean-Marie Vianney Youth housing residence in La Côte Saint-André for young people aged 16-30, with APL eligibility and support in daily life domains including administrative procedures, budget, health, and housing access.
• Ecoute Infos Familles Free, anonymous, and confidential helpline for parents, relatives, and professionals concerned about children or young adults facing difficulties, operated by a multidisciplinary team and operational for over 25 years.
• Pro'pulse - Prépa Apprentissage Pre-apprenticeship preparation program for 16-29 year olds with reinforced support, company internships, and coaching to build a solid professional project.
• Boost Insertion Program including BOOST insertion with various modalities for individual and collective remobilization of youth aged 16-29, helping them develop autonomy and citizenship skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% professional title exam success rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• bioMérieuxsupportingOthersCorporate partner supporting PAE activities and youth insertion programs in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
• Domino RHsupportingOthersHR services company partner supporting PAE with staffing and recruitment solutions for trained youth.
• Entrepreneurs et Dirigeants Chrétiens (EDC) AURAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Christian entrepreneurs providing mentorship, business connections, and potential hiring for young entrepreneurs in the L'Ouvre-Boîte program.
• MapedsupportingOthersSchool and office supplies company supporting PAE educational and training activities.
• France Terre d'AsilesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRefugee support organization partnering with Mob & Go to provide driving education to refugee and newly arrived youth populations.
• AFTRALsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnical training organization partnering with PAE for SKOLA Logistique program, providing warehouse and logistics training curriculum.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pôle Emploi / France Travail: France's national employment agency registering jobseekers, paying benefits, and funding training for unemployed adults including youth. Comparable beneficiary cohort (16-30 NEETs), and an upstream referral and co-financing counterpart for PAE's insertion programs.
• Groupe SOS: Large French social-purpose group operating insertion, housing, healthcare, education, and youth programs across multiple regions. Comparable multi-activity nonprofit model at greater scale, with similar reliance on public contracting and corporate philanthropy.
• Fondation Abbé Pierre: Major French housing-focused foundation addressing homelessness and inadequate housing, including programs for young adults in precarious situations. Comparable housing-navigation mission intersecting with PAE's residence offerings.
• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes): France's principal national adult vocational training operator offering Qualiopi-certified programs across logistics, hospitality, sales, and industry. Comparable curriculum footprint to SKOLA but at much larger scale, with broader geographic coverage and government mandate.

Direct peers

• AFTRAL: Leading French transport-and-logistics training organization that already partners with PAE on the SKOLA Logistique curriculum. Directly comparable on training content (warehouse order picker titles) and serves a similar adult/young-adult learner cohort.
• France Terre d'Asile: National nonprofit supporting refugees and unaccompanied minors through accommodation, legal aid, and socio-professional insertion programs. Already a PAE partner on Mob & Go, with comparable target population (vulnerable young newcomers) and insertion pathway design.
• Emmaüs Solidarité: Major French nonprofit providing emergency accommodation, social housing, and insertion support for vulnerable populations including young adults in the Paris/Île-de-France region. Comparable housing-plus-insertion model and overlaps with PAE's Résidence Saint-Bruno concept.
• Mission Locale: National network of local associations providing first-line guidance and insertion support to youth aged 16-25 not in education, employment, or training (NEETs). Comparable target audience and a key upstream referral partner for PAE's beneficiary intake.
• Apprentis d'Auteuil (national foundation): The national parent foundation operating PAE AURA as a regional arm. Directly comparable mission (youth protection, education, vocational insertion), same program taxonomy (SKOLA, MECS, residences), and overlapping funder ecosystem across other French regions.
• Maisons de l'Emploi: Local public-employment partnership structures coordinating insertion, training, and economic-development actors at the territorial level. Comparable role as multi-stakeholder insertion platform, often co-funded by the same regional authorities that fund PAE.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Subsidiaries16 records

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