CFA des Universités Centre-Val de Loire

What CFA des Universités Centre-Val de Loire does

CFA des Universités Centre-Val de Loire is a Centre de Formation des Apprentis (CFA) — a non-profit apprenticeship training center (association loi 1901) founded in 2004 to coordinate university-level apprenticeship programs in France's Centre-Val de Loire region. It operates as an intermediary between two public universities — Université d'Orléans and Université de Tours (François Rabelais) — and regional employers, delivering apprenticeship-format degree programs ranging from BUT, Licence Professionnelle, and Master to DCG, DSCG, DNSEP, and Ingénieur Diplômé qualifications (Bac+3 to Bac+5). As of the 2025 academic year, the organization manages 2,605 apprentices across 23 training sites and over 140 program offerings, supported by a headcount of 58 employees and led by Directrice Françoise LE VEZU.

The organization's product portfolio is built around degree programs rather than proprietary technology. It provides administrative coordination, contract management, personalized pedagogical follow-up, and the development of new training programs in response to regional labor-market demand — most recently adding 8 new programs for the 2026/2027 academic year. No proprietary technology platform, software product, or AI tooling is described; operations rely on a website (cfa-univ.fr), social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), email, and event-driven outreach including job-dating forums and open days.

Its business model is structured around the French apprenticeship funding framework. Training costs are fully financed by employers through OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) contributions, with no tuition charged to apprentices and university registration fees covered by the CFA once an apprenticeship contract is signed. Employers gain subsidized access to pre-screened apprentice candidates across diverse sectors (industry, banking, transportation, aerospace, energy, agri-food, healthcare), while the CFA generates revenue via training contracts funded by OPCO rather than tuition. The organization also operates within the ANASUP federation of university CFAs and has earned the Lucie Progress RSE label (750 points vs. 300-point threshold) for its ISO 26000-aligned CSR framework.

Name

CFA des Universités Centre-Val de Loire

Legal name

CFA des Universités Centre-Val de Loire

Website

https://cfa-univ.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CFA des Universités Centre-Val de Loire is a French non-profit apprenticeship training center founded in 2004 that coordinates university-level apprenticeship programs from Bac+3 to Bac+5 across 23 regional sites, serving 2,605 apprentices and 1,925+ employers in partnership with the Universities of Orléans and Tours.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Apprenticeship Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education & Training Providers (EDABALAI)

Keywords

• University apprenticeship training
• Vocational education services
• Apprenticeship coordination
• Employer talent pipeline
• Higher education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Tours

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship contract funding: Training costs are fully financed by the employer via OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) contributions. The CFA handles administrative coordination between universities, apprentices, and employers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CFA des Universités Centre-Val de Loire is a non-profit apprenticeship training center coordinating university-level vocational programs from Bac+3 to Bac+5 in partnership with the Universities of Orléans and Tours. It offers over 140 programs (BUT, Licence, Licence Professionnelle, Master, DCG, DSCG, DNSEP, Ingénieur) across 23 training sites, managing apprenticeship contracts between apprentices and employers with training fully funded by employers through OPCO contributions.

Product overview

CFA des Universités Centre-Val de Loire operates as a university apprenticeship training center offering a unified platform of vocational education programs spanning from Bac+3 to Bac+5 levels. The core portfolio consists of BUT (Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie), Licence Professionnelle, Master, DCG, DSCG, DNSEP, and Ingénieur diploma programs, all delivered in apprenticeship mode. Programs are offered in partnership with the universities of Orléans and Tours across 23 training sites in the Centre-Val de Loire region. The offering is complemented by student support services and ongoing training development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BUT - Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie
• Licence Professionnelle
• Master
• DCG - Diplôme de Comptabilité et de Gestion
• DSCG - Diplôme Supérieur de Comptabilité et de Gestion
• DNSEP - Diplôme National Supérieur d'Expression Plastique
• Ingénieur Diplômé (Titre Ingénieur)
• Accompagnement des Apprentis et Employeurs
• Développement de Formations

Quantifiable outcome

• 97.52% diploma success rate (2024-2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Université d'OrléanscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004The university is the primary academic partner, providing degree programs (BUT, Licence, Licence Professionnelle, Master, DCG, DSCG) that are delivered in apprenticeship mode through the CFA. The CFA handles administrative coordination for all Orléans-based programs.
• Université de Tours (Université François Rabelais)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004The university is the primary academic partner, providing degree programs that are delivered in apprenticeship mode through the CFA. The CESR (Centre d'Études Supérieures de la Renaissance) at Tours is a notable partner offering the Master Heritage and Cultural Engineering program.
• OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPCO organizations finance apprenticeship training costs on behalf of employers. The CFA works with OPCOs to ensure training is fully funded, relieving employers of tuition costs.
• Les Rencontres de l'Apprentissage Filières UniversitairesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn annual recruitment forum organized by the CFA that brings together apprenticeship candidates pre-selected by universities and employers from across the Centre-Val de Loire region. Covers all sectors and is open to companies inside and outside the region.
• ANASUPminorOthersThe CFA is part of the ANASUP network of university apprenticeship training centers (CFA universitaires), providing shared resources, best practices, and a collective voice for university apprenticeships in France.
• CESR (Centre d'Études Supérieures de la Renaissance) - Université de TourscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CESR is the academic department at the University of Tours responsible for the Master in Heritage and Cultural Engineering offered in apprenticeship mode. The CFA provides administrative and pedagogical support for this program.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pigier: Private network of schools offering Bac+2 to Bac+5 programs in business, management, and applied fields via apprenticeship contracts. Direct competitor for apprentices and employers in business-oriented programs.
• CFA de l'Industrie (UIMM): Industry-led apprenticeship training network serving manufacturing and industrial sectors. Competes for the same industrial employer relationships and apprentice candidates in technical fields offered by the CFA.
• CFA Difcam (Banque/Finance): Banking-sector apprenticeship CFA offering DCG, DSCG, and banking-focused programs in apprenticeship. Directly competes with the CFA for the same finance/accounting apprentices and bank employer accounts.
• AFTRAL: One of France's largest CFAs, specializing in transport, logistics, and supply-chain apprenticeship training. Directly comparable apprenticeship delivery model though focused on different industry verticals.
• ANASUP (Réseau des CFA Universitaires): Federation of university-affiliated apprenticeship training centers (CFAs universitaires) in France, of which CFA des Universités Centre-Val de Loire is itself a member. Operates the same apprenticeship coordination model and is the most direct structural peer.

Broad incumbents

• AFPA: France's national vocational training organization, offering apprenticeship and continuing education across many trades. Much larger and broader scope than the CFA but operates in overlapping work-based learning territory.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): Major French public higher-education institution offering professional degrees and apprenticeship-compatible programs, particularly in engineering and management. Overlaps with the CFA's university-level credentialing activity.
• CCI Campus (CCI Formation): Chamber of Commerce and Industry training network providing apprenticeship and continuing education across France. Operates a parallel public-mission apprenticeship model anchored to employer networks.

Regional players

• CFA Sup de V: University CFA based in another French region (Île-de-France area). Operates the same apprenticeship coordination model across partner universities, serving as a comparable university-level apprenticeship intermediary in a different territory.

Emerging players

• ISCOD: Digital-first apprenticeship training provider offering Bac+3 to Bac+5 programs in partnership with universities. Competes with the CFA's intermediary role via a tech-enabled, lower-overhead model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cfadesuniversites
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cfa-des-universit%C3%A9s-centre-val-de-loire
• Instagraminstagram.com/cfadesuniversites_formations

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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