Campus des Métiers de l’Artisanat

What Campus des Métiers de l’Artisanat does

Campus des Métiers de l'Artisanat (CMA 66) is the Chamber of Trades and Crafts for the Pyrénées-Orientales department in the Occitanie region of France, operating as a public administrative establishment of the French State (établissement public administratif de l'État). The organization serves artisan entrepreneurs, apprentices, employees, and self-employed workers by delivering an integrated suite of business creation and transmission support, vocational apprenticeship training, continuing education, and career development services. Its flagship offerings include CMA Formation apprenticeship training (170+ diplomas across 50+ craft trades delivered through the CFA Perpignan-Rivesaltes center and a regional network of 13+ CMA Formation centers across Occitanie), free career evolution counseling via the CEP service (delivered in partnership with Avenir Actifs at a 96% satisfaction rate), Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (VAE), mini-stage discovery programs for youth, and ancillary services such as driving license point recovery and taxi/VTC examinations.

The underlying technology is institutional rather than proprietary: CMA 66 operates its public information and enrollment portal at cma66.fr, coordinates digital continuing-education workflows through the regional artisanat-occitanie.fr platform, and uses the national mon-cep.org system for CEP appointments. No proprietary software products, APIs, or mobile applications are present in the source data. The business model is non-commercial and publicly funded — CMA 66 operates under the code des marchés publics and receives revenue from state allocations, Région Occitanie subsidies, statutory artisan chamber contributions, European POCTEFA program grants, and training receipts financed via individual mechanisms (CPF, PTP). Most front-line services are free to users, and professional training follows quote-based pricing with public financing options.

CMA 66 sits within the broader CMA Occitanie regional chamber network and pursues cross-border initiatives via the POCTEFA Cooperation Artisanale Transfrontalière program offering free master classes to Catalan artisans. Recent 2026 activity signals curriculum modernization: launch of a TikTok marketing training (February 2026), POCTEFA-funded cross-border master classes, and a formalized VAE service (January 2026). The organization also co-organizes recurring ecosystem events such as La Nuit de la Création d'Entreprise with CCI, France Travail, banks, URSSAF, and other regional economic actors, institutionalizing its role as the convening hub for artisan entrepreneurship in the department.

Name

Campus des Métiers de l’Artisanat

Legal name

Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat des Pyrénées-Orientales

Website

https://cma66.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Campus des Métiers de l'Artisanat (CMA 66) is a French public administrative chamber serving artisan entrepreneurs, apprentices, and employees in Pyrénées-Orientales through apprenticeship training, business creation support, career counseling (CEP), and skills validation (VAE) services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Artisan Business Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHADAD

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

Keywords

• Vocational apprenticeship training
• Artisan business support
• Career evolution counseling
• Professional skills validation
• Craft trades education

Headquarters

HQ city

Rivesaltes, Occitanie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Institutional Funding: As an establishment public administratif de l'État, CMA 66 operates under the code des marchés publics and is funded through government allocations, regional subsidies, and public service mandates rather than commercial revenue generation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Campus des Métiers de l'Artisanat (CMA 66) is the public Chamber of Trades and Crafts for the Pyrénées-Orientales department, delivering apprenticeship training (CMA Formation) across 170+ diplomas in 50+ craft trades, free career evolution counseling (CEP), validation of prior experience (VAE), business creation and transmission support, professional examinations (Taxi/VTC), and cross-border master classes (POCTEFA). Services are provided through the Rivesaltes headquarters, the CFA Formation Perpignan-Rivesaltes training center, and digital platforms, with no cost or subsidized access for end users.

Product overview

Campus des Métiers de l'Artisanat (CMA66) operates as a unified service platform offering multiple interconnected professional development and business support services. The core offering is CMA Formation par l'Apprentissage, a network of apprenticeship training centers across the Occitanie region offering over 170 diplomas in 50 craft trades. This is complemented by career development services including the CEP (Conseil en Évolution Professionnelle) for free career counseling and VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) for recognizing prior learning. Additional services include Master Classes de perfectionnement through the POCTEFA cross-border cooperation program, professional TikTok training, and business creation/reprise support services. The organization also provides specialized services such as apprenticeship mediation, disability support, driving license point recovery, and taxi/VTC examinations. The CMA Formation network spans 13 departments across Occitanie with the main center at Perpignan-Rivesaltes in Pyrénées-Orientales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CMA Formation - Formation par l'Apprentissage Apprenticeship-based vocational training program offered through the CMA Formation network, providing 170+ diplomas across 50+ craft trades. Operates multiple centers across the Occitanie region including the CMA Formation Perpignan-Rivesaltes location serving the Pyrénées-Orientales department.
• CEP - Conseil en Évolution Professionnelle Free career evolution counseling service offering support for job changes, career conversions, advancement, training identification, and financing options. Delivered in partnership with Avenir Actifs and reported a 96% satisfaction rate with 1,351 people supported in Pyrénées-Orientales in 2025.
• VAE - Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience Recognition of prior learning service enabling individuals to obtain full or partial diplomas, professional titles, or certificates based on professional or personal experience. Open to employees, job seekers, independents, and volunteers. Includes personalized support through feasibility studies, dossier writing, jury preparation, and post-jury follow-up.
• Mini-stages en entreprise Mini internship discovery program for middle and high school students lasting up to one week during school vacations, allowing students to discover craft trades through observation and participation in artisan workshops.
• Coopération Artisanale Transfrontalière - Master Classes Cross-border cooperation artisanal training program offering free master classes for Catalan artisans across multiple sectors including food, mechanics, aesthetics, air conditioning, hairdressing, and artisanal manufacturing. Supported by the POCTEFA European cross-border cooperation program.
• Formation TikTok Professionnel One-day professional training program (7 hours) teaching TikTok usage for business promotion. Covers platform strategy, content creation, account setup, and video production for artisans, independents, creators, merchants, TPE, and associations with no technical prerequisites.
• Création et Reprise d'Entreprise Business creation and transfer support services including project preparation, company building, validation, registration, and transmission assistance. Coordinated with multiple economic partners including CCI, Chamber of Agriculture, banks, URSSAF, and France Travail.
• Examens Taxi et VTC Taxi and VTC (chauffeur-driven vehicle) examination services for professional licensing in the Pyrénées-Orientales department, delivered as a statutory service for transport professionals.
• Récupération de points Approved point recovery training program for drivers who have lost points on their driving license, enabling license points restoration through certified training.
• La Médiation de l'apprentissage Free mediation service for apprenticeship-related disputes between apprentices and training organizations, helping resolve conflicts in the learning relationship.
• Référent Handicap Specialized support service for individuals with disabilities, providing guidance and accommodations for training and professional development within the CMA network.
• Trophées Madame Artisanat Annual awards program celebrating women in crafts, organized by the Chambers of Trades and Crafts. Categories include Madame Artisanat (female business leaders), Madame Apprentie (apprentices), and Madame Engagée (women in innovative projects).
• Portes ouvertes CMA Formation Annual open house events at CMA Formation centers showcasing 170+ diplomas and 50+ craft trades, featuring workshop visits, meetings with trainers and apprentices, and information on apprenticeships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% satisfaction rate for CEP services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• Avenir ActifscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Regional operator for the CEP (Conseil en Évolution Professionnelle) service in Occitanie. Avenir Actifs provides career evolution counseling with 1,351 people supported in Pyrénées-Orientales in 2025 and a 96% satisfaction rate.
• CMA OccitaniecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional chamber coordinating CMA Formation centers across 13 departments in Occitanie, offering apprenticeship programs in 50+ craft professions and 170+ diplomas.
• Banque PopulairemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking partner for La Nuit de la Création d'Entreprise events and business financing information sessions for entrepreneurs.
• France Active AIRDIEmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation providing financing and support for entrepreneurship, participating in business creation events and financing workshops.
• CCI (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Commerce partnership for La Nuit de la Création d'Entreprise and business transmission events co-organized with CMA 66.
• Chambre d'AgricultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural chamber participating in business creation events alongside CMA 66 for cross-sector entrepreneurship support.
• France TravailmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic employment service participating in La Nuit de la Création d'Entreprise events and providing information on employment-related topics for entrepreneurs.
• URSSAFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial security contribution authority providing information sessions on contributions and regulations for entrepreneurs.
• CARSATminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance fund for retirees participating in business transmission events with CMA 66.
• AKSSISminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional actor participating in business creation support events organized by CMA 66.
• IPC (Initiative en Pays Catalan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal initiative organization supporting entrepreneurship in Catalan territory, participating in financing discussions at La Nuit de la Création d'Entreprise.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• AKTO: OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) funding vocational training across multiple sectors. Comparable as an ecosystem participant that funds training delivered by operators like CMA 66 rather than competing directly in instruction.
• France Travail: France's national public employment service, participating alongside CMA 66 in La Nuit de la Création d'Entreprise and apprenticeship pathways. Comparable as an ecosystem partner providing complementary employment services rather than a direct training competitor.

Direct peers

• Avenir Actifs: Regional CEP operator delivering career evolution counseling across Occitanie, partner of CMA 66 with 1,351 people supported in Pyrénées-Orientales in 2025 at 96% satisfaction. Comparable as a direct service-line peer in CEP delivery.
• Compagnons du Devoir: Traditional French craft trades guild offering apprenticeship and mastery pathways across numerous métiers de l'artisanat. Highly comparable to CMA 66 given shared focus on apprenticeship-based craft training and credentials in trades like food, hairdressing, and construction.
• CMA Occitanie: Regional parent network coordinating CMA Formation centers across 13 Occitanie departments and 170+ diplomas. Direct peer as the regional chamber coordinating CMA 66's training activities and serving overlapping artisan populations at larger scale.
• AFPA: France's largest public vocational training provider, offering apprenticeship and continuing education across technical trades nationally. Comparable to CMA 66 as a public-sector vocational training operator with similar apprenticeship and reskilling offerings.
• Réseau GRETA: National public network of GRETA continuing education organizations attached to French lycées, delivering vocational training and VAE services. Comparable as a public-sector continuing education and apprenticeship training provider with similar CEP-adjacent service lines.

Emerging players

• Simplon.co: France-based digital and web training network with growing presence in vocational reskilling. Comparable as an emerging player whose digital-first delivery model could overlap with newer CMA 66 digital offerings like Formation TikTok.

Broad incumbents

• CCI France: National network of chambers of commerce delivering business support and training across France. Comparable as the broader incumbent chamber-system peer, sharing institutional model and overlapping service lines (formalités, formation, transmission) but with commerce rather than artisan mandate.

Regional players

• CCI Pyrénées-Orientales: Local chamber of commerce serving the same Pyrénées-Orientales department. Comparable as a sister consulaire chamber in the same territory providing business creation, training, and formalities services, but with commerce rather than craft trade focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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