Collectif France Emploi Accompagné

What Collectif France Emploi Accompagné does

Collectif France Emploi Accompagné (CFEA), legally L'association Collectif France pour la recherche et la promotion de l'Emploi Accompagné, is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montrouge, Île-de-France, with a registered office in Margny-lès-Compiègne (Oise). CFEA operates as the national collective governing the Emploi Accompagné (Supported Employment) methodology in France, a tripartite model providing personalized, unlimited-duration support to people with disabilities in the ordinary labor market. The association represents 214 member organizations, 104 supported employment platforms, and 620 Conseillers en Emploi Accompagné (CEAs) across metropolitan France, Corsica, and four overseas territories, collectively serving over 11,300 people with disabilities (up from 1,466 in 2018, against a government target of 30,000). Since July 2023, CFEA has held the sole national certification role for the CEA professional title (RNCP N°37779, level 6), attributed by France Compétences.

CFEA's product portfolio comprises the main institutional website (emploi-accompagne.fr), the Centre de Ressources (a methodological knowledge hub aggregating laws, pedagogical tools, and a national platform directory), the Destination Emploi Accompagné immersive digital learning tool co-produced with Pix and Beats and funded by the Malakoff Humanis Foundation, and DAMAaaS — the state-mandated national piloting tool launched in a new version in April 2023 to collect financial and operational data on supported employment across all platforms. Supporting products include the Espace Adhérent member portal, the Ambassadeurs de l'Emploi Accompagné program (CNSA AMI 2025 awardee), Groupes d'Échanges de Pratiques (inter-regional peer exchange groups), the annual Journées Nationales (7th edition in Nîmes, June 2026, 382 participants), and a training catalog delivered in partnership with Formavision and Alfapsy.

CFEA is funded primarily through annual membership fees from 214 adherents, institutional grants from CNSA, Agefiph, FIPHFP, the Malakoff Humanis Handicap Foundation, and (since October 2025) Fondation OCIRP, plus fee-for-service revenue from training delivery. As a non-profit association, CFEA conducts no commercial use of member data. Its customer segments span people with disabilities (primary beneficiaries), employers in the ordinary labor market, CEA professionals, and member organizations; the organization also advocates for extension of the model to other vulnerable populations beyond formal disability recognition.

Name

Collectif France Emploi Accompagné

Legal name

L'association Collectif France pour la recherche et la promotion de l'Emploi Accompagné

Website

https://emploi-accompagne.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

French non-profit association (founded 2014) acting as the national collective for Supported Employment methodology, certifying counselors, coordinating 104 platforms and 620 counselors, and operating digital tools to help 11,300+ people with disabilities access and maintain employment in the ordinary labor market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supported Employment / Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Assessment, Certification & Qualifications Frameworks (BPADAKAL)

Keywords

• Supported employment services
• Disability employment integration
• Professional certification programs
• Workplace accommodation methodology
• Vocational rehabilitation networks

Headquarters

HQ city

Montrouge

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees (Cotisations): CFEA operates as a non-profit association (loi 1901) funded primarily through membership fees (cotisations) paid by its 214 adherents (individual professionals, organizations, and employers). Membership fees fund governance activities, communications, and the collective mission. The organization explicitly states it conducts no commercial use of collected data and no commercial offers are made via its website.
2. Institutional Funding and Grants: CFEA receives financial support from institutional partners including CNSA (Caisse Nationale des Solidarité pour l'Autonomie), Agefiph, FIPHFP, and the Malakoff Humanis Foundation. These funds support the Resource Centre, training programs, the Ambassadors program, and the DAMAaaS tool. The organization was also awarded the 2025 CNSA Appel à Manifestation d'Intérêt.
3. Training Delivery: CFEA, as the national certifying body for the Conseiller en Emploi Accompagné (CEA) professional title, offers training programs including Initiation to Supported Employment, Autism and Supported Employment, and Supported Employment, Family and Caregivers. Training is delivered through partner organizations (Formavision, Alfapsy) and generates fee-for-service revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CFEA is a French non-profit association that promotes and certifies the Supported Employment (Emploi Accompagné) methodology to help people with disabilities access, maintain, and develop in paid jobs within the ordinary labor market. It operates a national network of 104 platforms with 620 certified counselors, delivers certified training and professional certification (RNCP level 6) for Conseillers en Emploi Accompagné, manages the State-mandated DAMAaaS data piloting tool, and runs the Centre de Ressources knowledge hub and Destination Emploi Accompagné immersive digital learning tool.

Product overview

CFEA operates a multi-platform ecosystem centered on Supported Employment methodology (Emploi Accompagné) in France. The core infrastructure comprises the main institutional website (emploi-accompagne.fr) as the primary portal, supplemented by the immersive educational tool Destination Emploi Accompagné for awareness and training, and the Centre de Ressources as the methodological knowledge hub. Supporting products include DAMAaaS for national data piloting, the member portal (Espace Adhérent), and a job board. Training and certification services are delivered through the Formation Conseiller en Emploi Accompagné program and formal RNCP certification (level 6), with specialized courses cataloged separately. Community engagement is fostered through the Ambassadeurs program and Groups d'Échanges de Pratiques, while the annual Journées Nationales serves as the flagship national event. A reference guide on principles and video/documentary resources round out the portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centre de Ressources de l'Emploi Accompagné: A methodological hub that aggregates and disseminates information, research, and tools for professionals, employers, and persons with disabilities related to Supported Employment.
• Destination Emploi Accompagné
• Groupes d'Échanges de Pratiques (GEP)

Products and services

• Site CFEA (emploi-accompagne.fr) The main institutional website serving as the primary portal for CFEA, providing information about Supported Employment, membership services, training programs, news, and access to the member space.
• Destination Emploi Accompagné An immersive digital educational tool developed in collaboration with Pix and Beats, enabling employers, professionals, and beneficiaries to discover and learn about Supported Employment through testimonials, educational content, videos, and interactive materials.
• Centre de Ressources de l'Emploi Accompagné The methodological hub of Supported Employment that aggregates and disseminates information to professionals, employers, and vulnerable job seekers, featuring an observatory of practices, research and development, and knowledge transfer capabilities.
• DAMAaaS The national pilot and tracking tool mandated by the French government that compiles all data related to person support (intensity of accompaniment, number of counselors, number of people supported, nature of prescriptions, distribution by type of disability), used for financial piloting at national scale.
• Espace Adhérent (Member Portal) Reserved member space enabling members to autonomously update their contact information, access CFEA communications including monthly newsletters, track membership fee payments, and view upcoming CFEA events via calendar.
• Formation Conseiller en Emploi Accompagné Professional training program leading to the nationally certified Certificate of Supported Employment Advisor (level 6 RNCP), developed in partnership with Formavision, comprising 155 hours of training over 10 months plus 350 hours of internship.
• Certificat Professionnel de Conseiller en Emploi Accompagné (RNCP N°37779) Nationally recognized professional certification (level 6) awarded by France Compétences since July 2023, confirming CFEA as the national certifier for the Supported Employment Advisor title.
• Catalogue des Formations CFEA Training catalog offering specialized programs including Initiation à l'Emploi Accompagné, Autisme et Emploi Accompagné, and Emploi Accompagné proches et aidants, developed in partnership with Formavision and Alfapsy.
• Programme Ambassadeurs de l'Emploi Accompagné
• Groupes d'Échanges de Pratiques (GEP) Inter-regional professional exchange groups for Supported Employment practitioners, enabling practice questioning, knowledge deepening, and peer networking, conducted over 12 months with 2-day in-person sessions and 4 video conferences.
• Journées Nationales de l'Emploi Accompagné
• Job Board / Plateforme de Recrutement

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 8,000 people with disabilities currently supported in supported employment (up from 1,466 in 2018). Government target of 30,000 by end of current term.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• AlfapsymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2025Alfapsy is a training organization specializing in psychiatry and social fields. Partnered with CFEA to co-develop and deliver the innovative training 'Emploi Accompagné, proches et aidants: les pratiques collaboratives orientées rétablissement'. Provides pedagogical design and delivery expertise alongside CFEA's methodological knowledge.
• Gouvernement (République Française)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe French Government and its administrations are a key partner for CFEA. CFEA is the privileged interlocutor of the State for supported employment, participating in national working groups, technical committees, and steering committees. Mandated to operate the DAMAaaS national piloting tool. The new Cahier des Charges (specifications) for supported employment is now set by ministerial order.
• FormavisioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFormavision is the authorized training organization for the national CFEA professional certification of Conseiller en Emploi Accompagné (RNCP level 6). Holds habilitation to deliver the 155-hour certified program plus 350-hour internship. Listed as partner on the CFEA training catalogue page alongside Alfapsy.
• Hello HandicapminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHello Handicap is an online platform connecting people with disabilities to employers and disability-related resources. Listed as partner on CFEA's website, likely serving as a communication and outreach channel.
• ASEEminorOthersASEE (Association pour les Sciences et la Société). Listed as partner on CFEA's partners page. Specific nature of partnership not detailed in available sources.
• Pix and BeatsmajorTechnology or IntegrationPix and Beats collaborated with CFEA to co-produce the Destination Emploi Accompagné immersive digital learning tool. Provided creative direction, media production, and technical development for the interactive educational experience.
• Handiss'pensablesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFEA is committed to the Handiss'pensables Charter of Engagement for employers and actors of employment, training, and social/health sectors in the non-profit private sector. The charter promotes recruitment of people with disabilities in social care and healthcare professions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• FIPHFP: French fund dedicated to disability employment in the public sector; co-funder of CFEA's Centre de Ressources alongside CNSA and Agefiph. Functionally adjacent as a parallel state-aligned disability-employment funding and policy actor.
• Agefiph: French fund managing the contribution to professional integration of people with disabilities in the private sector; a core institutional funder of CFEA's Centre de Ressources and Ambassadeurs program. Most comparable as a parallel French disability-employment actor with overlapping mission and stakeholder base.
• APF France Handicap: Major French disability association advocating for rights, inclusion, and employment access for people with disabilities. Adjacent actor in the same French disability-employment ecosystem, with comparable national scale, government relations, and member-network structure.
• OETH: French organisation representing and supporting sheltered and adapted employment (travail protégé/adapté) employers. Comparable as a sector-level disability-employment network in France; partially adjacent rather than directly competing because sheltered/adapted work is a parallel model to supported employment.
• France Compétences: French State body that registers professional certifications in the RNCP and oversees certifiers. Directly comparable because it is the regulator that granted CFEA its sole-certifier status for the CEA title (RNCP No. 37779), making it the counterparty authority most relevant to CFEA's regulatory moat.
• UNAPEI: French federation of associations representing people with intellectual, cognitive, and psychosocial disabilities. Comparable scale and national footprint to CFEA, with overlapping employer and policy stakeholders in French disability employment, though its remit is broader advocacy rather than supported employment certification specifically.

Direct peers

• APSE - Association for Supported Employment (UK): UK national membership association promoting the supported employment model for people with disabilities. Direct functional analog to CFEA: both are national bodies certifying/credentialing practitioners, advocating with government, and convening member platforms delivering supported employment.
• EUSE - European Union of Supported Employment: European-level umbrella body for supported employment associations across EU member states. Most comparable peer: CFEA plays the national-body role that EUSE plays at pan-European level, sharing the same Supported Employment methodology roots, training/certification remit, and policy-advocacy function.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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