UFA Robert Schuman - GRETA Lorraine Nord - Apprentissage & Formation Continue

What UFA Robert Schuman - GRETA Lorraine Nord - Apprentissage & Formation Continue does

UFA Robert Schuman is a public French vocational training institution (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis, or CFA) operating within the GRETA-CFA de Lorraine network under the Académie de Nancy-Metz. Founded in 1972 and headquartered at 4 rue Monseigneur Pelt in Metz, the institution delivers apprenticeship-based professional education ranging from CAP (vocational certificate) through BTS (higher technician), DCG/DSCG (accounting degrees), and BAC+5 professional titles. Its 42-person staff serves approximately 200+ new BTS apprentices annually alongside cohorts across roughly 25 programs spanning commerce, IT, accounting, tourism, insurance, real estate, communication, healthcare, and football-related vocational pathways.

The institution operates a two-sided model: prospective apprentices aged 16-29 must secure an apprenticeship contract with an employer before enrollment, and UFA Robert Schuman facilitates this matchmaking through recruitment forums, open days, and a digital candidate portal (Ymag Cloud). Theoretical instruction takes place at the Metz campus on alternating schedules (typically 1-2 days at UFA, 3-4 days with the employer), while specialized programs such as hospital pharmacy training (PPH) and CAP Football are delivered through partnerships with CF PPH, CHR Metz-Thionville, and FC Metz Centre de Formation. Technology infrastructure consists of standard, non-proprietary tools: NetYparéo for grade management and the Ymag Cloud platform for candidate pre-registration, supported by Google Analytics for web measurement.

Revenue flows through the French OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) public funding system and government apprenticeship subsidies, making training free for apprentices while employers receive hiring incentives ranging from EUR 750 to EUR 6,000 depending on company size and qualification level. The institution holds EDUFORM and QUALIOPI quality certifications, operates under regional education authority governance, and is supported by an alumni network (Association 4AS) launched in 2016. As a public entity within the national education system, UFA Robert Schuman has no external shareholders, private equity exposure, or ownership changes.

Name

UFA Robert Schuman - GRETA Lorraine Nord - Apprentissage & Formation Continue

Legal name

UFA Robert Schuman – GRETA Lorraine Nord

Website

https://cfa-schuman.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UFA Robert Schuman is a French public vocational training center within the GRETA Lorraine Nord network, offering apprenticeship-based education from CAP to BAC+5 to young apprentices and regional employers across Grand Est.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training & Apprenticeship Education

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional education
• Technical certification
• Work-study training

Headquarters

HQ city

Metz

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Training: Training is entirely free for apprentices. The institution is funded through the OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) system and government subsidies for apprenticeship training. Employers benefit from hiring incentives including 6,000 EUR for apprentices with disabilities and up to 4,500 EUR for small enterprises.
2. Apprenticeship Contract Administration: The institution handles the administrative processing of apprenticeship contracts, collecting contracts in 3 original copies, completing the training section, and returning to the competent registration chamber.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

UFA Robert Schuman is a public apprenticeship training center (CFA) offering vocational and professional education programs from CAP level through BAC+5 (Master's equivalent). The institution delivers alternating training combining classroom instruction at its Metz campus with workplace apprenticeship contracts at partner enterprises, covering fields such as commerce, management, IT, accounting, healthcare, tourism, insurance, real estate, and football professions. Training is provided free of charge to apprentices through public funding channels.

Product overview

UFA Robert Schuman is a vocational training center (CFA) within the GRETA Lorraine Nord network offering apprenticeship-based professional education from CAP (vocational certificate) to BAC+5 (Master's level). The institution provides a comprehensive portfolio of programs organized into: vocational certificates (CAP Equipier Polyvalent du Commerce, CAP des Métiers du Football), professional baccalaureates (Métiers du Commerce et de la Vente, Assistance à la Gestion des Organisations et de leurs Activités), 12 BTS higher technician certificates (Communication, SAM, GPME, CG, MCO, NDRC, SIO, SP3S, Tourisme, Assurance, Professions Immobilières), BAC+2 professional titles (Assistant Ressources Humaines, Gestionnaire de Paie), DCG and DSCG accounting degrees, BAC+3 professional titles (Responsable d'Établissement Touristique, Administrateur d'Infrastructures Sécurisées, Responsable d'Établissement Marchand), and specialized hospital pharmacy training. Programs combine classroom instruction at the UFA with practical work experience through apprenticeship contracts with partner enterprises.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CAP Equipier Polyvalent du Commerce Vocational training certificate preparing students for retail sales positions, covering customer service, product presentation, and sales techniques. For young apprentices seeking entry-level retail qualifications.
• Baccalauréat Professionnel Métiers du Commerce et de la Vente Three-year professional baccalaureate focusing on commercial activities, customer relations, sales animation, and retail unit management. For apprentices preparing for careers in commerce and sales.
• Baccalauréat Professionnel Assistance à la Gestion des Organisations et de leurs Activités (AGOrA) Professional baccalaureate training students in administrative management, including commercial operations, communication, personnel management, and financial follow-up. For apprentices pursuing administrative careers.
• BTS Communication Two-year higher technician certificate preparing professionals in communication, digital tools, advertising campaigns, public relations, and event organization. For apprentices pursuing careers in communication.
• BTS Support à l'Action Managériale (SAM) Two-year higher technician certificate training administrative assistants to support managers in communication, information management, decision support, and project organization. For future management support professionals.
• BTS Gestion de la PME (GPME) Two-year higher technician certificate preparing polyvalent assistants for small and medium enterprises, covering administrative, accounting, commercial, and human resources functions. For apprentices targeting SME management roles.
• BTS Comptabilité et Gestion (CG) Two-year higher technician certificate training accounting technicians for accounting firms, business accounting departments, banks, insurance, and administrations. For apprentices pursuing accounting careers.
• BTS Management Commercial Opérationnel (MCO) Two-year higher technician certificate preparing students to manage commercial units, including customer relations, sales animation, supply management, and team leadership. For future retail and commercial managers.
• BTS Négociation et Digitalisation de la Relation Client (NDRC) Two-year higher technician certificate training sales professionals in client negotiation, digital relationship management, and prospection techniques. For apprentices pursuing digital sales careers.
• BTS Services Informatiques aux Organisations (SIO) - Option SISR Two-year higher technician certificate with SISR option preparing students for IT infrastructure services, including installation, maintenance, and administration of networked computers. For apprentices pursuing IT infrastructure careers.
• BTS Services et Prestations des Secteurs Sanitaire et Social (SP3S) Two-year higher technician certificate training professionals for social, health, and medico-social services management and administration. For apprentices pursuing careers in health and social sectors.
• BTS Tourisme Two-year higher technician certificate preparing tourism professionals in travel planning, customer service, information dissemination, and digital tourism promotion. For apprentices pursuing tourism industry careers.
• BTS Assurance Two-year higher technician certificate training insurance professionals in client relations, commercial proposals, contract management, and claims handling. For apprentices pursuing insurance industry careers.
• BTS Professions Immobilières Two-year higher technician certificate training real estate professionals in property management, transactions, and real estate services. For apprentices pursuing real estate careers.
• Titre Professionnel Assistant(e) Ressources Humaines One-year professional title at BAC+2 level training HR assistants in personnel administration, recruitment support, skills development, and HR document management. For apprentices pursuing HR support careers.
• Titre Professionnel Gestionnaire de Paie One-year professional title at BAC+2 level training payroll managers in salary calculation, personnel administration, social declarations, and payroll software operation. For apprentices pursuing payroll management careers.
• Diplôme de Comptabilité et de Gestion (DCG) Three-year accounting degree (BAC+3) combining work-study training in accounting, corporate finance, management control, business law, and taxation. For apprentices pursuing the accounting expertise pathway.
• Diplôme Supérieur de Comptabilité et de Gestion (DSCG) Two-year master's level accounting and management degree (BAC+5) preparing for expert accountant status, covering finance, audit, management control, and information systems. For apprentices pursuing chartered accountancy. Requires minimal administrative fees of ~30 EUR/year.
• Titre Professionnel Responsable d'Établissement Touristique One-year professional title at BAC+3 level training tourism establishment managers in service coordination, team management, commercial development, and financial management. For apprentices pursuing tourism management careers.
• Titre Professionnel Administrateur d'Infrastructures Sécurisées One-year professional title at BAC+3 level training cybersecurity infrastructure administrators in network security, systems administration, and incident response. For apprentices pursuing cybersecurity careers.
• Titre Professionnel Responsable d'Établissement Marchand One-year professional title at BAC+3 level training commercial establishment managers in supply chain, commercial strategy, customer experience, and team performance. For apprentices pursuing retail management careers.
• CAP des Métiers du Football Vocational certificate in football professions offered in partnership with FC Metz Training Center, combining sports training with vocational education. For aspiring football professionals.
• Diplôme d'État de Préparateur en Pharmacie Hospitalière (PPH) Ten-month hospital pharmacy technician diploma (level III) combining theoretical training at CF PPH with practical training in healthcare facilities, covering medication dispensing, preparation, and hospital pharmacy management. For pharmacy technicians under 26 seeking hospital specialization.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~84% exam pass rate (2022 session)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Association 4AS (Association des Anciens Apprentis des CFA Astier et SCHUMAN)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 April 2026Alumni association launched in 2016 to foster professional insertion of CFA Schuman apprentices, develop relationships between former apprentices, new entrants, and potential employers, and organize various events.
• OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 April 2026Government-approved skills operators that fund apprenticeship training. The institution works with OPCOs for apprenticeship contract administration and training funding.
• Multiple Employer Partners (21 companies)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 April 202621 companies participated in April 2026 recruitment forum including: Commissariat des armées, YZICO, Galeries Lafayette, Inspire Metz, VALSTRAT SPORT, EXCO, EQUANS, BATT, SARL TOURETTE, PETITS FILS, EUROMETROPOLE DE METZ, Centre Communal d'Action Sociale, O THD, Département de la Moselle, Thales Cyber Solutions, HEINTZ, Best Western, Ministry of Armed Forces, ESPACE CONFORT, SOVAB, DDFIP
• GRETA Lorraine NordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUFA Robert Schuman is integrated into the GRETA-CFA de Lorraine network, the largest vocational training network in Lorraine. GRETA (Groupement d'Établissements) groups multiple public education institutions to offer unified vocational training and apprenticeship programs across the region.
• FC Metz Centre de FormationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for CAP des Métiers du Football program. FC Metz Centre de Formation handles recruitment based on sporting and pedagogical criteria, providing specialized football training alongside the CAP qualification.
• Centre de Formation des Préparateurs en Pharmacie Hospitalière (CF PPH)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional training center for hospital pharmacy technicians. Provides theoretical training (660 hours) while healthcare facilities across Grand Est (Alsace, Champagne Ardennes, Franche Comté, Lorraine) provide practical training.
• CHR Metz-ThionvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain clinical training partner for PPH program. Collaborates with CF PPH to offer hospital pharmacy specialization with apprenticeship contracts. Also includes CH Briey.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AFTRAL: Major French apprenticeship specialist (transport, logistics, supply chain). Comparable as a dedicated CFA delivering BAC/BTS credentials via work-study contracts with employer partners.
• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la Formation Professionnelle des Adultes): France's largest public vocational training organization, offering apprenticeship and continuing education across a wide range of trades. Directly comparable as a public-sector, government-funded operator delivering CAP/Bac Pro/BTS-level credentials through work-study models.
• MFR (Maisons Familiales Rurales): Network of rural vocational training centers offering apprenticeship-based programs from CAP to BTS across France. Directly comparable operating model (alternating school/work placement, employer partnerships).
• CCI Formation (Chambers of Commerce and Industry training network): Operates apprenticeship and continuing training programs nationwide through regional CCIs, with overlapping BTS/Commerce/Banking/Insurance specializations comparable to UFA Robert Schuman's portfolio.
• GRETA Lorraine Sud: Sibling GRETA network in the same Grand Est region, offering the same continuing-education and apprenticeship structure (CAP to BTS) under the French public education system. The closest organizational analogue in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Pigier: Established private vocational school operator with strong BTS and Bac Pro presence in commerce, management, and accounting — overlapping with UFA Robert Schuman's BTS portfolio, but operating commercially rather than as a public CFA.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): National public higher-education institution delivering professional credentials (including DCG/DSCG-equivalent accounting programs) through work-study pathways. Comparable on the higher-end professional credentialing side of UFA's portfolio.

Emerging players

• INSEEC U. Large private higher-education group offering BTS, Bachelor, and MSc programs (including commerce, management, and IT) with apprenticeship tracks. Partial overlap with UFA's BTS and accounting programs but commercially oriented.
• ISCOD: Digital-first apprenticeship platform specializing in BTS, Bachelor, and MSc programs delivered remotely. Represents the new model of online apprenticeship that may encroach on traditional in-person CFAs.

Others

• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi): National public employment services agency that channels candidates toward apprenticeship programs. Adjacent ecosystem participant — not a direct competitor but a key referral source and policy counterpart for the apprenticeship market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/4as.metz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cfa-robert-schuman

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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