CFA ECCLOR

What CFA ECCLOR does

CFA Ecclor is a French regional apprenticeship training network (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) operating 29 training sites across four régions — Hauts-de-France, Normandie, Grand Est, and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Sponsored by Institut de Genech and affiliated with the national CNEAP confederation of private agricultural education, the network delivers the French alternance model: apprentices alternate between classroom instruction at CFA sites and paid on-the-job training at host employer companies, working toward RNCP-certified diplomas ranging from CAP (Level 3) to Bac+3 (Level 6). It serves individual learners aged roughly 15–25 and a parallel set of host employers seeking certified workforce pipelines, with zero direct cost to the apprentice by design.

The portfolio exceeds 60 distinct programs spanning ten vocational sectors: agriculture, horticulture and landscaping, food processing and quality, agricultural and machinery maintenance, floristry, equestrian studies, forestry, environmental services, commerce and retail, and personal services. Specialized offerings include BTSA BIOQUALIM, Licence Pro Food Safety, BTS GDEA, BTSA Aménagements Paysagers, BTS Technico-Commercial, and CAPa Jardinier Paysagiste. The hub sites run substantial practical infrastructure — a 30-horse equestrian center, a 25-machine agricultural fleet, an 8,000 m² greenhouse complex, a 35-cow dairy farm, an 80-ewe flock, a 75-hectare farm, an apple-juice processing workshop, and dedicated microbiology, chemistry, and physics laboratories. Per-apprentice annual training cost is set at €7,000–€12,500 depending on program level and specialization.

Revenue mechanics are publicly mediated. Income flows in via OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) public financing and regional government support covering the full published price range; apprentices and host employers do not pay tuition out of pocket. Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer through three channels: the CFA's website with netypareo-powered pre-registration, per-site Portes Ouvertes (open days), and participation in regional apprenticeship fairs such as the Salon de l'Alternance at Lille Grand Palais. The employer side is supplied through a maintained network of approximately 80 retail chains and agricultural-sector entities (CUMA, ETA, machinery dealers). CFA Ecclor is privately held under Institut de Genech, with no disclosed revenue, surplus, or headcount figures beyond an administrative staff count of approximately 20.

Name

CFA ECCLOR

Legal name

CFA Ecclor

Website

https://cfa-ecclor.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CFA Ecclor is a French regional apprenticeship training network operating 29 sites across Hauts-de-France, Normandie, Grand Est, and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Sponsored by Institut de Genech and affiliated with CNEAP, it delivers 60+ CAP-to-Bac+3 programs in agriculture, commerce, services, and food processing, fully funded via OPCO public financing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Apprenticeship Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Agriculture & Food Production (EDABALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Safety, Sanitation & HACCP Training (EDAOAKAG), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Apprenticeship training
• Vocational education
• Agricultural training
• Commerce and sales training
• Landscape and forestry training

Headquarters

HQ city

Aire-sur-la-Lys

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices28 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. OPCO and public funding for apprenticeship training: CFA Ecclor operates as a publicly funded vocational training provider. Training costs are covered by OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) and other public financing obtained by the CFA. Apprentices and host companies incur zero direct cost for the training. This is the standard French apprenticeship funding model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CFA Ecclor provides apprenticeship-based vocational training across more than 60 programs from CAP (Level 3) to Licence/Bac+3 (Level 6), delivered through a network of 29 training sites (UFA) in Hauts-de-France, Normandie, Grand Est, and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Programs alternate classroom instruction with on-the-job placement at host companies across agriculture, landscaping, forestry, equestrian trades, commerce/sales, personal services, agro-food processing, floristry, and machinery maintenance. Training costs are fully covered by OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) and public financing, with zero direct cost to apprentices or employing companies.

Product overview

CFA Ecclor is a regional apprenticeship training center (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) offering vocational education programs from CAP (Niveau 3) to Licence/Bac+3 (Niveau 6). The organization operates through a network of 29 training sites across Hauts-de-France, Normandie, Grand Est, and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté regions. The training portfolio includes agricultural programs (CGEA, BTSA ACS'AGRI, BTSA Agronomy), commerce and sales (BTS MCO, BTS Technico-Commercial, Titre Pro), personal services (SAPAT, CAP AEPE, DEAES), landscape development (BTSA Aménagements Paysagers, BP Aménagements Paysagers), food processing (BTS BIOQUALIM, Licence Pro Food Safety), machinery/maintenance (Bac Pro Maintenance Matériels, BTS GDEA), floristry, and equestrian studies. Programs are delivered through alternating between training centers and partner companies under apprenticeship contracts.

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Products and services

• Agricultural Training (Formation Agriculture) Agricultural training programs covering livestock, crops, farm management, agro-equipment, and agro-business, aimed at apprentices pursuing agricultural careers and at host farms/cooperatives needing trained operators. Includes CAPa Agriculture (ruminant support), CS Production/Transformation/Marketing of farm products, Licence pro Animal Productions, BTSA ACS'AGRI, and BTS Agronomy Plant Productions.
• Agro-Food Industry Training (Formation Agroalimentaire) Food industry training covering food processing, laboratory analysis, and food safety management (HACCP, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, IFS, BRC). Includes CAPa Operator in agro-food industries, BTS BIOQUALIM, BP Industrie Agroalimentaire, BTS Anabiotec Laboratory, and Licence pro Quality and Food Safety (priced at €12,500 per year).
• Commerce and Sales Training (Formation Commerce/Vente) Commerce and sales training programs for apprentices pursuing retail, distribution, and technical-commercial careers. Includes Bac Pro Commerce and Sales professions, BTS Management Commercial Operational, BTS Technico-Commercial tracks (Agriculture, Gardens and Pets, Food Products), Licence Commerce Marketing Agro-commerce, Titre Pro Commercial Employee, Titre Pro Sales Advisor, and Titre Pro Responsible du Développement des Activités (€8,200/year).
• Personal Services Training (Formation Services aux Personnes) Personal services training for apprentices entering care, education, and social-services careers. Includes CAP Accompagnant Educatif Petite Enfance (AEPE), Bac Pro Services aux Personnes et aux Territoires (SAPAT, priced at €12,000/year), DE Social Educator (DEAES), BTS SP3S, Titre Pro Home Life Assistant, Licence Social and Health Structures Management, and the Professional certification Night Watcher.
• Floristry Training (Formation Fleuristerie) Floristry training programs for apprentices entering the flower trade. Includes CAP Fleuriste (2 years, priced at €9,000 per 12 months), Brevet Professionnel Fleuristerie, and a 1-year CAP Florist option.
• Machinery and Equipment Maintenance Training (Formation Machinisme/Maintenance des Matériels) Machinery and equipment maintenance training for apprentices pursuing careers as agricultural and construction equipment technicians. Includes BTS Génie des Equipements Agricoles, BTS Technical Services Agricultural Materials, Bac Pro Maintenance Matériels, Bac Pro Agroequipement, CAP Maintenance Matériels (green spaces and construction/handling), CS Agricultural Machinery Piloting, and Titre Pro Agricultural Works Conductor. UFA Bapaume's 2008 launch partnered with manufacturers, dealers, CUMA, and ETA.
• Landscape Development Training (Aménagements Paysagers) Landscape development training for apprentices entering landscape design, construction, and maintenance careers. Includes CAPa Jardinier Paysagiste (€7,000/year), Bac Pro Aménagements Paysagers, BP Aménagements Paysagers, CS Arboriste Elagueur (€10,200/year), CS Landscape Construction, and BTSA Aménagements Paysagers.
• Equestrian Trades Training (Métiers du Cheval) Equestrian training for apprentices entering horse care and stable management careers. Includes CAPa Palefrenier Soigneur (€7,500/year, 1 or 2 years) and CAPa Groom/Handler for equestrian care and management.
• Forestry Training (Forêt) Forestry training programs for apprentices entering silviculture, forest management, and nature protection careers.
• BTSA ACS'AGRI (Agricultural Cooperation and Agri-business Track) Two-year BTSA program covering agricultural cooperation, agri-business management, and related commercial operations. Priced at €8,400 per 12 months, fully covered by OPCO financing.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Institut de GenechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Institut de Genech is the sponsoring institution of CFA Ecclor. It operates as the umbrella organization providing administrative, pedagogical, and infrastructure support across the network of 29 training sites. The CFA is referred to as 'CFA Régional Porté par Genech.'
• CNEAP (Confédération Nationale de l'Enseignement Agricole Privé)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFA Ecclor is part of the CNEAP network, the national confederation of private agricultural education. CNEAP-branded logos appear on the CFA website, and many of the individual UFA sites are part of CNEAP-member institutions.
• OPKO (Opérateurs de Compétences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPKO funds apprenticeship training costs. The CFA obtains financing through OPCO to cover all program costs, leaving apprentices and employers with zero direct cost.
• Région Hauts-de-FrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council provides institutional support and funding alignment for apprenticeship programs in the Hauts-de-France region, where multiple UFA sites are located.
• Ministère du Travail (Ministry of Labour)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry providing regulatory oversight and co-funding for apprenticeship programs via DGEFP (Délégation Générale à l'Emploi et à la Formation Professionnelle) and European Social Fund (FSE/FSE).
• ~80 retail chains and distribution companiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUFA Hoymille maintains partnerships with approximately 80 retail chains spanning both proximity commerce and large-scale distribution. These companies serve as apprenticeship host employers, providing on-the-job training for commerce and sales program apprentices.
• Agricultural machinery manufacturers, dealers, CUMA, ETAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUFA Bapaume has diversified professional partnerships with agricultural machinery manufacturers, dealers, CUMA (cooperatives for shared agricultural equipment), and ETA (Entreprises de Travaux Agricoles), serving as host employers for apprentices in agricultural machinery programs.
• Agro-food industry companies in Hauts-de-FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUFA Corbie maintains a historical partnership with companies in the agro-food processing sector across Hauts-de-France, facilitating apprentice placement for students in food technology and transformation programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Compagnons du Devoir: Traditional French trades apprenticeship organization offering alternance-based programs in skilled trades, construction, and heritage crafts. Operates a comparable apprenticeship model with multi-site national reach, though with a stronger focus on traditional trades than CFA Ecclor's agricultural/commercial orientation.
• CCI Formation / Campus des Métiers: Chamber of Commerce and Industry network operating apprenticeship training in commerce, sales, and business — directly overlapping CFA Ecclor's commerce/verte programs (BTS MCO, Titre Pro Sales Advisor). Comparable target apprentice profile and alternance delivery model.
• Maisons Familiales Rurales (MFR): France's largest network of rural apprenticeship-based vocational training centers, with a comparable multi-site regional model spanning agriculture, services, and commerce programs under alternance contracts. Operates under similar federated structure and shares CFA Ecclor's target apprentice demographic.
• ENIL (Écoles Nationales d'Industrie Laitière et des Industries Alimentaires): National network of public agricultural and food industry schools offering BTS and Licence programs in food technology, dairy, and laboratory sciences. Direct competitor to CFA Ecclor's agro-food training portfolio with similar credentialing and apprenticeship pathways.

Broad incumbents

• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes): France's flagship public adult vocational training organization with hundreds of centers nationwide. Offers broader scope and larger scale than CFA Ecclor, with overlapping programs in agriculture, food processing, and services, but operates as a national public incumbent rather than a regional private network.
• GRETA (Groupements d'Établissements): Public continuing vocational education network operated through the French national education system. Offers comparable CAP-to-BTS programs across multiple sectors and serves a similar adult and apprentice audience, but funded and branded differently from CFA Ecclor's private agricultural network.
• Lycée Agricole Network (public MAAF): Public agricultural education network operated under the French Ministry of Agriculture, offering CAP to BTSA programs across hundreds of public lycées agricoles. Most direct structural competitor to CFA Ecclor's agricultural training portfolio (CGEA, BTSA ACS'AGRI), with greater public funding and brand recognition.

Emerging players

• IFRIA (Institut de Formation des Industries Alimentaires): Specialized French apprenticeship network for the food industry, directly competing with CFA Ecclor's agro-food training programs (BTS BIOQUALIM, Licence Pro Food Safety). Comparable target apprentice profile in food processing sectors but with industry-specific rather than multi-sector focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries41 records

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