Collectif des entreprises d'insertion du Québec

What Collectif des entreprises d'insertion du Québec does

The Collectif des entreprises d'insertion du Québec (CEIQ) is a non-profit association founded in 1994 that serves as the collective representative and coordinating body for approximately 47 member insertion enterprises operating across 12 to 14 administrative regions of Quebec. Its mission is to foster the social and professional integration of individuals facing barriers to the labor market by supporting a network that delivers paid vocational training in real work environments across more than 60 occupational domains, including manufacturing, food services, recycling, horticulture, hospitality, and IT. Member enterprises collectively train over 3,000 participants annually, with documented placement outcomes where more than 80% of graduates transition to employment or return to studies. A 2011 socio-economic impact study (referenced in source material) attributes $36.3M of government investment in 2008 with ~$100M in economic gains over 21 years, government break-even at 29 months, and the creation of 800+ permanent jobs plus 150+ supplier jobs.

CEIQ's offerings are organized around several pillars: a searchable public directory of member enterprises and training programs (Répertoire des entreprises d'insertion), a mutual training fund (Mutuelle de formation) supporting member workforce adaptation, the Projet Intégration initiative for competency development, and Projet SOL, a member-driven food services project operating cafeterias at Collège Lionel-Groulx and Collège Bois-de-Boulogne. The collective also publishes annual reports, socio-economic studies, briefs (mémoires), and policy submissions such as the 2024-2025 pre-budget consultation mémoire to influence public funding and policy. Its technical footprint is modest: no public API, no mobile application, and operations are coordinated through a website (collectif.qc.ca), a password-protected member zone, social channels (Twitter, Facebook), and physical events including an annual congress and regional member assemblies. Governance is handled by a board of directors; current Director General is Richard Gravel.

CEIQ is funded primarily through membership fees from its 47 member enterprises and government grants; revenue figures are not disclosed. As a non-listed, non-profit entity with no parent company, subsidiaries, or external investment ownership, CEIQ operates as a solidarity-based association in the social economy sector. Pricing for individual training programs is set independently by each member enterprise. Privacy posture references compliance with Quebec's Law 25 (Loi 25), Quebec's privacy legislation modeled in scope on GDPR. The organization's geographic operations span 14 listed Quebec regions with headquarters at 4100 rue André-Laurendeau, bureau 200, Montréal.

Name

Collectif des entreprises d'insertion du Québec

Legal name

Collectif des entreprises d'insertion du Québec

Website

https://collectif.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Collectif des entreprises d'insertion du Québec (CEIQ) is a non-profit association founded in 1994 that coordinates 47 member insertion enterprises across Quebec, delivering paid vocational training in 60+ domains to over 3,000 people annually who face barriers to the labor market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Communication, Collaboration & Conflict Resolution Skills (EDAMAIAF)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Workforce integration programs
• Social economy association
• Insertion enterprise network
• Employment support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CEIQ is a non-profit association that represents and supports a network of 47 member insertion enterprises across 12 regions of Quebec. It coordinates mutual training programs (Mutuelle de formation), the Projet Intégration initiative, and a public directory connecting individuals to vocational training across over 60 fields. Its core activity is advocacy, training coordination, and impact research on behalf of member insertion enterprises that deliver paid work-based training to people far from the labor market.

Product overview

The Collectif des entreprises d'insertion du Québec (CEIQ) is a representative organization, not a traditional product company. Its core offerings include: (1) a directory of approximately 47 member insertion enterprises across 12 Quebec regions; (2) a training programming platform offering courses on digital literacy and emotional intelligence; (3) research and publication services including annual reports and socioeconomic studies; (4) specialized projects such as the Mutuelle de formation, Projet Intégration, and Projet SOL. The Répertoire des entreprises serves as the primary searchable database connecting individuals to training opportunities, while the publications and research arm documents the collective's impact on workforce integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Répertoire des entreprises d'insertion (Member Enterprise Directory)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% of graduates find employment or return to studies
• +4 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fédération des entreprises d'insertion: French federation representing insertion enterprises at the national level. Closely comparable to CEIQ's mission, structure, and advocacy function for an insertion-enterprise ecosystem providing vocational training to people distant from the labor market.
• Réseau national des entreprises d'insertion: National federation of insertion enterprises in France. Directly comparable to CEIQ as a network organization that aggregates and represents insertion enterprises delivering workforce integration services through real-work training.

Regional players

• Territoires innovants en économie sociale et solidaire (TIESS): Quebec-based organization supporting the development of the social and solidarity economy through research, training, and territorial projects. Comparable in mission and Quebec focus, with adjacent activity in workforce-related social economy development.
• Réseau québécois de l'entrepreneuriat social: Quebec network of social economy and social entrepreneurship actors. Comparable as a Quebec-based membership network advancing social enterprise development, with overlapping themes around social inclusion and sustainable employment.
• Chantier de l'économie sociale: Quebec-wide coalition acting as a national reference for collective enterprises in the social economy. Highly comparable as a membership-based association coordinating a broad ecosystem of social economy actors across Quebec, including insertion-adjacent enterprises.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CEIQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/CEIQuebec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ceiq

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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