CAMPUS DE GROISY

What CAMPUS DE GROISY does

Campus de Groisy is a private French vocational training center (Centre de Formation des Apprentis, CFA) founded in 1973 in Groisy, Haute-Savoie, operating in four sectors: restauration (restaurant and hospitality), métiers de bouche (food trades including bakery, butchery, pastry, chocolate-making, charcuterie), pharmacie (pharmacy preparation), and fleuristerie (floristry). The institution delivers apprenticeship programs at CAP, BP, BTM, and DEUST levels alongside continuing-education modules and short "formation capsules" for adult reconversion, with practical instruction conducted in on-site laboratories, specialized workshops, and the student-operated training restaurant "Le 1973." A new CAP Crémier-Fromager program was added to the food-trades portfolio, and a planned Centre d'Excellence de la Gastronomie has begun with the 2022 inauguration of the Espace Olivier Couvin laboratory and 2024 energy renovation works.

The business model rests on two revenue streams: apprenticeship training funded primarily by the Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with contributions from employer apprenticeship levies, and continuing-education services for employees and job seekers eligible for CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) financing and Pôle Emploi partnerships. Direct revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the institution employs approximately 56 staff supporting 250+ enrolled apprentices. It holds Qualiopi certification and operates a Pôle Entreprises division co-managed with Fagiht Formation to connect employers with apprentices and deliver corporate training. Distribution is regionally concentrated in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (primarily Haute-Savoie and Ain), with go-to-market driven by open days (journées portes ouvertes), the Village Emploi recruitment forum, the Toquicimes festival, and a network of regional employer partners.

The institution differentiates through direct involvement of 11 Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (MOF) award winners as instructors, a 50+ year regional brand legacy, and a track record of national competition success (Bocuse d'Or candidates, Meilleur Apprenti de France winners, WorldSkills finalists, World Butcher's Challenge champions). It is privately held with no disclosed parent company, PE, or VC ownership, and its expansion is paced by regional government co-financing and program-level organic growth rather than external capital deployment.

Name

CAMPUS DE GROISY

Legal name

Campus de Groisy

Website

https://campusdegroisy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Campus de Groisy is a 1973-founded French apprenticeship training center in Haute-Savoie offering vocational programs in food trades, restaurant, pharmacy, and floristry to ~250 youth apprentices and adult learners, funded principally by Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Apprenticeship Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Culinary Arts (Chef Training) (EDAOAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Institutional & Commercial Kitchen Training (Schools/Healthcare/Corporate) (EDAOAKAL), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI)

Keywords

• Vocational apprenticeship training
• Culinary arts education
• Food trades training
• Pharmacy assistant training
• Floristry education

Headquarters

HQ city

Groisy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Training Funding: The center receives government funding from the Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes for providing apprenticeship training. The region also co-finances facility renovations and modernization projects.
2. Continuing Education Services: Short-term customized training programs for employees and job seekers in professional reconversion, eligible for CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) financing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Campus de Groisy is a French vocational training center (CFA) offering apprenticeship (alternance) and continuing education programs across four sectors: Restauration, Métiers de bouche (bakery, butchery, pastry, charcuterie, chocolate), Pharmacie (pharmacy assistant), and Fleuristerie (floristry). It delivers nationally recognized qualifications from CAP to BP/BTM level, supplemented by an on-site training restaurant "Le 1973" and short-term "formation capsules" for workforce integration in the HCR sector.

Product overview

Campus de Groisy is a vocational training center (CFA/centre de formation des apprentis) offering apprenticeship and continuing education programs across four main sectors: Restauration (restaurant/hospitality), Métiers de bouche (food trades including bakery, butcher, pastry), Pharmacie (pharmacy), and Fleuristerie (floristry). The campus operates as a unified platform comprising core training products (qualifications from CAP to BP level), a hands-on training restaurant "Le 1973", continuing education and short "formations capsules" modules, and business services through its Pôle Entreprises division. Recent additions include a new CAP Crémier-Fromager program. The institution serves both youth apprentices and adult professionals seeking qualification or reconversion.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Formations en Restauration Restaurant and hospitality apprenticeship programs (CAP Cuisine, BP Art de la cuisine, CAP Commercialisation et services en HCR, BP Sommellerie, MC Cuisinier en desserts de restaurant) for apprentices and adults pursuing careers in restaurant, cuisine, sommellerie, and hospitality services.
• Formations en Métiers de Bouche Comprehensive food trade apprenticeship programs (CAP/BP Boulanger, CAP/BP Boucher, CAP/BP Chocolatier-Confiseur, CAP Pâtissier, BTM Pâtissier-Confiseur-Glacier-Traiteur, CAP Charcutier Traiteur, CAP Crémier-Fromager) for aspiring artisan food-trade professionals.
• Formations en Fleuristerie Floristry apprenticeship programs (CAP Fleuriste and Brevet Professionnel Fleuriste) for aspiring florists.
• Formation en Pharmacie Pharmacy apprenticeship and continuing education programs (BP Préparateur en Pharmacie and DEUST Préparateur en Pharmacie) for aspiring pharmacy assistants.
• Formation Continue (Continuing Education) Continuing education programs for adults and job seekers, including short-term customized training, professional reconversion (reconversion professionnelle), and CPF-funded courses in culinary and service skills.
• Formations Capsules (6-week short training programs) Short-term intensive training programs (6 weeks) focused on fundamental kitchen and service skills for rapid workforce integration in the HCR (hotels, cafés, restaurants) sector, co-delivered with Pôle Emploi.
• Pôle Entreprises Business partnership and employer services division that connects companies with apprentices, facilitates recruitment, and delivers customized corporate training solutions (co-managed with Fagiht Formation).
• Restaurant d'application "Le 1973" Training restaurant where culinary and service apprentices gain practical experience by preparing and serving menus to the public; operates as a hands-on learning environment integrated with the Restauration training program.
• CAP Crémier-Fromager New CAP Crémier-Fromager cheese specialist apprenticeship program expanding the food trades portfolio; accessible to students from age 14 and to adults in professional reconversion.

Quantifiable outcome

• High exam pass rates reported annually, with 2024 results showing strong performance across all programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpescoreOthersPrimary government funder of apprenticeship training. Co-finances campus renovation and modernization projects including energy efficiency upgrades. Provides equipment and transport assistance for apprentices.
• World Butcher's ChallengeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational butchery competition where Campus BP students attended Sacramento event, supporting French team and observing world-level competition.
• Gault&MillauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Gault&Millau Tour event at Halles Paul Bocuse. Campus students performed culinary demonstrations showcasing their training.
• Toquicimes FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus is premier partner of Toquicimes, mountain cuisine festival in Megève. Participates annually to promote its training programs and connect with industry professionals.
• Langues AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Cambridge English certification (B2/C1 level) for apprentices, adding international dimension to training programs.
• PRIORDEIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPedagogical partnership for olive oil excellence. Immersion visits for culinary students at family olive groves in Spain, featuring Chef Jeroni Castell workshops.
• Jean Lain MobilitésminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing preferential vehicle rental terms for apprentices, including permit AM, vehicle access, snow package, and financial loss guarantee.
• Fagiht FormationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-manages the Pôle Entreprises, offering short-term training capsules for kitchen and service fundamentals in partnership with Pôle Emploi.
• Pôle EmploicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployment agency partner for continuing education programs. 21 job seekers enrolled in 6-week training capsules for HCR sector.
• Action LogementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing assistance programs for apprentices, with evolved eligibility conditions to support young people in alternation contracts.
• Euro-Toques FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional federation partnership for Euro-Toques Jeunes network launch at Campus, connecting young apprentices with industry professionals.
• Various Regional EmployerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of local businesses including bakeries, restaurants, pharmacies, and specialty food shops that hire Campus apprentices. Participated in Village Emploi recruitment event.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• INFA (Institut National de Formation et d'Application): National network of CFAs (apprenticeship training centers) operating across France with programs in service trades and food-related sectors. Directly comparable as a CFA operator with similar apprenticeship funding model and regional government co-financing.
• École Ducasse - Paris Campus: Alain Ducasse Education's culinary school network offering professional and continuing education in French gastronomy. Comparable product/category focus on culinary arts and pastry training with international positioning and employer partnerships.
• Ferrandi Paris: Paris-based culinary and hospitality school (part of CCI Paris Île-de-France) offering CAP, bachelor, and continuing education programs in cuisine, pastry, and hospitality. Directly comparable as a French culinary/hospitality training institution with apprenticeship and continuing education offerings, though larger and more internationally oriented.
• Institut Paul Bocuse: Lyon's leading culinary and hospitality school founded in 1990, offering degree and vocational programs. Closely comparable to Campus de Groisy in culinary focus and French gastronomy training, with similar apprenticeship and continuing education pathways and overlapping employer partnerships.
• École Lenôtre: Culinary and pastry school founded by Gaston Lenôtre, offering professional and continuing education programs in cuisine, pastry, and bakery. Directly comparable in culinary arts training, with similar target learners and premium brand positioning.

Broad incumbents

• AFTRAL: One of France's largest apprenticeship training networks (formerly AFTRAL/Horizon), primarily focused on transport, logistics, and supply chain but with broader vocational training programs. Comparable as a multi-site CFA operator leveraging regional funding and apprenticeship contracts.
• AFPA: France's national agency for adult vocational training, offering a wide range of professional training programs including hospitality. Comparable as a publicly-funded vocational training operator but operates at much larger national scale across multiple sectors.
• Chambres des Métiers et de l'Artisanat (CMA) Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: The regional chamber that oversees artisanal trade apprenticeships and operates its own CFAs across Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Comparable as a regional apprenticeship training authority competing for the same apprentice pool and regional funding.

Regional players

• Lycée Hôtelier François Bise / Savoie Larrazet: Regional hotel and catering secondary school in Annecy/Savoie offering CAP and bac pro programs in cuisine, service, and pastry. Comparable regional peer competing for the same Haute-Savoie apprentice population in overlapping culinary disciplines.
• GRETA-CFA Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Regional network of CFAs (Groupements d'Établissements) under the French national education system, offering vocational training including hospitality and food trades across the same Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Comparable regional competitor for apprentice and continuing education funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/cfp-groisy

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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