CFA COIFFURE ET VENTE CHAMBERY

What CFA COIFFURE ET VENTE CHAMBERY does

ELITE FORMATION, formerly CFA Coiffure et Vente Chambéry, is a French Centre de Formation d'Apprentis (CFA) founded in 1983 and headquartered in Chambéry, Savoie (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). It delivers state-recognized vocational diplomas through apprenticeship (alternance) in two verticals: hairdressing (CAP Métiers de la Coiffure, BP Coiffure, CS Coiffure Coupe Couleur, and the forthcoming BM Coiffeur) and retail sales/commerce (CAP Équipier Polyvalent du Commerce, Bac Pro Métiers du Commerce et de la Vente, and the forthcoming Titre Professionnel Conseiller de Vente). Training combines in-center theory with paid work placement in partner companies; core pedagogical assets include two hairdressing technical platforms, an IT room with interactive whiteboards and hybrid PCs/tablets, a pedagogical sales store, and the student-run Friperie des Merveilles thrift shop. The CFA is also deploying a Raphaël Perrier video learning platform providing 24/7 technical hairdressing content, and runs international mobility programs with Raphaël Perrier (Le Mans) for hairdressing and partners in Liège (Belgium) for commerce.

The business model is a publicly-funded French apprenticeship operator. Tuition for apprentices is fully covered by OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences), with supplementary co-funding from Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and the PASS'RÉGION card for under-26s. Employer partners can access the "aide unique" apprenticeship hiring subsidy (up to €5,000) and exceptional progressive aids. A secondary private-pay stream (CPF, France Travail, OPCO, FAFCEA) covers adult career-changers and individuals unable to secure a master apprentice. The enterprise-facing value proposition centers on a dedicated "Espace Entreprises" portal for posting apprenticeship offers, Job Dating events, and salon presence (ALP'TERNANCE, Carrefour des Mètres d'Albertville, Salon Beauté Sélection Lyon). The organization is rebranding around ELITE FORMATION and relocating to a new 1,800 m² purpose-built facility in the La Cassine ecoquartier near Chambéry station for September 2026, signaling material capacity expansion and program portfolio growth.

Name

CFA COIFFURE ET VENTE CHAMBERY

Legal name

CFA Coiffure et Vente Chambéry

Website

https://coiffure-vente-savoie.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ELITE FORMATION (formerly CFA Coiffure et Vente Chambéry) is a French apprenticeship training center founded in 1983 in Chambéry, delivering state-recognized diplomas in hairdressing (CAP, BP, BM, CS) and retail sales (CAP EPC, Bac Pro MCV, Titre Pro) to young apprentices and adult career-changers in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Apprenticeship Training

NAICS

Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cosmetology (General) (EDAOALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hair Styling & Cutting (EDAOALAB)

Keywords

• Apprenticeship vocational training
• Hairdressing professional education
• Retail sales training
• Alternance learning programs
• State-recognized diplomas

Headquarters

HQ city

Chambéry

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Financement OPCO - Formation en apprentissage: En tant que CFA (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis), ELITE FORMATION est financé principalement via les opérateurs de compétences (OPCO) qui prennent en charge le coût de la formation des apprentis. Les contrats d'apprentissage ouvrent droit à des aides financières pour les employeurs (aide unique jusqu'à 5 000 €, aide exceptionnelle selon le diplôme). La formation est gratuite pour l'apprenti.
2. Financement Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: La Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes contribue au financement du fonctionnement du CFA, notamment via des dispositifs comme la carte PASS'RÉGION pour les apprentis de moins de 26 ans.
3. Formation professionnelle payante (statut privé): Une formation privée en alternance est proposée pour les personnes ne trouvant pas de maître d'apprentissage ou les adultes en reconversion. Cette formation fait l'objet d'un financement externe (CPF, France Travail, etc.) avec des tarifs disponibles sur demande.
4. Activités génératrices de revenus (Friperie des Merveilles): Le CFA exploite la 'Friperie des Merveilles', une friperie gérée par les apprenants, ouverte au public à l'adresse 321 rue du Grand Champ, Chambéry. Les bénéfices de certaines ventes (ex. vente de viennoiseries pour Octobre Rose) sont reversés à des associations caritatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The company operates a Centre de Formation d'Apprentis (CFA) delivering state-recognized vocational diplomas in hairdressing (CAP Métiers de la Coiffure, BP Coiffure, BM Coiffeur, CS Coiffure Coupe Couleur) and retail/commerce (CAP Équipier Polyvalent du Commerce, Bac Pro Métiers du Commerce et de la Vente, Titre Pro Conseiller de Vente) via apprenticeship (alternance) combining in-center theoretical instruction with in-company practice. It serves young apprentices aged 16-29, adult career changers, and partner employers in the Savoie and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Product overview

ELITE FORMATION (formerly CFA Coiffure et Vente) offers a unified portfolio of vocational training programs in hairdressing and retail sales. The hairdressing track progresses from CAP Coiffure (foundation) through BP Coiffure (advanced) to BM Coiffeur (mastery level) plus CS Coiffure Coupe Couleur (specialization). The commerce track offers CAP EPC, BAC PRO Métiers du Commerce et de la Vente, and Titre Professionnel Conseiller de Vente. Programs are delivered through apprenticeship (alternance) combining theoretical instruction with practical company experience, and feature dedicated pedagogical facilities including application salons, training stores, and the student-run Friperie des Merveilles thrift shop. The institution is relocating to a new 1,800 m² facility in the Cassine ecoquartier near Chambéry train station for rentree 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CAP Métiers de la Coiffure Entry-level state-recognized diploma qualifying graduates in fundamental hairdressing techniques including hygiene, hair care, cutting, styling, coloring, and client consultation. Delivered via apprenticeship (alternance) at the Chambéry CFA.
• BP Coiffure Advanced professional diploma for highly qualified hairdressing professionals covering all cutting styles, coloring, hairstyling, business management, and team leadership. Delivered via apprenticeship.
• BM Coiffeur (Brevet de Maîtrise) Highest distinction in French hairdressing craftsmanship conferring the title of Maître Artisan. Covers complex hairstyling, business management, staff supervision, and mentorship of apprentices. Launching at rentrée 2026.
• CS Coiffure Coupe Couleur

Quantifiable outcome

• Taux de recommandation du CFA en 2025 : 82,83%
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

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

• FORM'TOITsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partenariat avec FORM'TOIT pour accompagner les apprentis sur les enjeux de mobilité (transports), de logement, et de mise en relation avec les structures d'insertion. FORM'TOIT est mobilisé pour fluidifier les parcours d'alternance en région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
• France CompétencesminorOthers · 1 January 2026Logo présent sur le site du CFA dans la section 'Espace entreprises'. France Compétences est l'instance nationale qui régule et finance la formation professionnelle et l'apprentissage en France.
• CCI Savoie (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie)minorOthers · 1 January 2026Logo présent sur le site du CFA dans la section 'Espace entreprises' aux côtés de France Compétences. La CCI Savoie accompagne le développement économique du territoire et peut soutenir les entreprisesformatrices.
• Boulangerie Ange (Chambéry)minorOthers · 1 January 2026Partenariat local pour l'événement Octobre Rose. La boulangerie Ange (250 rue Eugène Ducretet, Chambéry) a fourni des viennoiseries pour une vente organisée par les apprentis du CFA, dont les bénéfices ont été reversés à La Ligue contre le cancer.
• Comité Miss Excellence Pays de SavoieminorOthers · 1 January 2026Partenariat pour l'événement Miss Excellence Pays de Savoie. Lesformatrices et apprenties du CFA ont coiffé plusieurs candidates lors de l'événement, incluant la grande gagnante, dans le cadre de cours d'événementiel.
• École Raphaël Perrier (Le Mans)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Partenariat pédagogique pour la mobilité internationale des apprenants en coiffure. Une semaine de formation intensive a été organisée en mars 2025 au sein de l'école Raphaël Perrier au Mans, permettant aux élèves BP Coiffure de perfectionner leurs techniques en haute coiffure. Les voyages sont planifiés pour 2026 avec les BP Coiffure 1ère.
• Liège (Belgique) - Établissements de commerce partenairessecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Partenariat pour la mobilité internationale des apprenants de la section vente. Les élèves ont découvert les spécificités du commerce et de la relation client en Belgique lors d'un séjour en mars 2025, avec immersion dans des entreprises commerciales belges.
• Fédération des Artisans Boulangers des pays de SavoieminorOthers · 1 January 2025Partenariat pour le Salon Saveurs et Terroirs de Chambéry. Les apprentis en section Vente ont été en charge de la vente de pains et spécialités au Hall D du salon, aux côtés des artisans boulangers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AFPA: France's national public vocational training operator offering a wide range of trade and service diplomas including commerce. Broad incumbent with overlapping alternance and reconversion programs but without a dedicated coiffure specialization at the same level.
• École Internationale Tunon: Larger private vocational group offering a portfolio of alternance programs including tourism, hospitality and commerce. Partial overlap with the subject's vente/commerce track and broader credential ladder.

Direct peers

• INRIJ Formation: Network of CFAs offering coiffure, esthétique and commerce programs in alternance across multiple French cities. Direct overlap in diploma mix and CFA delivery model, with broader geographic footprint than the subject.
• Pigier: National network of vocational schools offering Bac Pro MCV, CAP EPC and Titre Pro Conseiller de Vente via apprenticeship. Closest direct competitor for the vente half of the subject company's portfolio, with broader geographic coverage.
• Groupe Alternance: Network of CFAs specialized in alternance programs including commerce/vente and service-oriented diplomas. Comparable apprenticeship-driven model and target learner profile (16–29 year olds seeking alternance).
• École Silvya Terrade: Large French network of beauty schools offering CAP, BP, BM and BTS coiffure and esthétique programs via apprenticeship and initial training. Directly comparable program mix and target apprentice segment, but operates nationally rather than from a single regional campus.
• CMA Formation (Chambre des Métiers et de l'Artisanat): The artisan-chamber network operates CFAs (including CMA 73, which is already linked to the subject's BM Coiffeur program). Direct peer for the coiffure apprenticeship track, with institutional scale advantages.
• École Raphaël Perrier: Le Mans-based coiffure training school and existing pedagogical partner of the subject company. Directly comparable CAP/BP/BM coiffure curriculum and apprenticeship delivery model; the partnership here makes it simultaneously a peer and a supplier of differentiated content.

Regional players

• Greta Savoie: Public secondary-education network providing adult continuing-education and vocational tracks in the Savoie region. Comparable regional scope and learner demographics (career-changers, adults in reconversion) on the private-status side of the subject's offer.
• CCI Formation Savoie: Local Chambéry/Savoie chamber-of-commerce training arm offering vente, commerce and management programs via alternance. Same catchment and learner segment for the vente track; partial overlap rather than a true coiffure competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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