Pôle Formation UIMM Savoie

What Pôle Formation UIMM Savoie does

Pôle Formation UIMM Savoie is a non-profit vocational training association (association loi 1901) founded in 1970 and headquartered in La Motte-Servolex, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It operates as the local branch of the national UIMM (Union des Industries et Métiers de la Métallurgie) network and runs two complementary divisions: CFAI Savoie for apprenticeship training (alternance) and AFPI Savoie for continuing professional education. The center trains more than 3,000 learners annually across welding, machining, electrotechnics, industrial maintenance, and connected/automated production, serving industrial employers in the Savoie department and surrounding areas.

The organization delivers a portfolio of qualifications ranging from CAP and Bac Pro through BTS, professional titles, and engineering diplomas delivered in partnership with IUT Chambéry, ITII Lyon, and CESI. Recent pedagogical investments include the Producticc automated production-line demonstrator (2025), the MAC TECH virtual technical environment (2024), an EV charging station deployed under the CARBON.AURA e-mobility project, and a virtual conversational interface for BTS CPRP and Bac Pro TRPM programs. The campus was expanded by 40% in 2022–2023 to approximately 6,400 m² to accommodate rising apprenticeship demand.

The business model is a cost-recovery non-profit funded primarily through apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage) collected by OPCO 2i, regional subsidies from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and the French state, employer tuition contributions, and fees from continuing-education clients. Employer engagement is operationally critical: more than 40 industrial host companies receive apprentices each year, and the organization markets to both large industrial groups (e.g., Constellium, EDF) and a long tail of regional SMEs. The center does not publish financial statements.

Name

Pôle Formation UIMM Savoie

Legal name

AGEFIS – CFAI de Savoie

Website

https://formation-industries-savoie.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pôle Formation UIMM Savoie is a non-profit vocational training center in La Motte-Servolex, France, affiliated with UIMM. It trains 3,000+ learners annually in industrial trades (welding, machining, electrotechnics, maintenance) through apprenticeships and continuing education for regional metallurgy employers.

Ownership category

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Product category

Vocational Industrial Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Manufacturing (EDABALAP)

akta.pro secondary industries

CNC Plasma/Laser Cutting & Automated Fabrication Training (EDAOADAH), Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL), Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial apprenticeship training
• Vocational certification programs
• Welding fabrication training
• Industrial maintenance education
• Metallurgy professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

La Motte-Servolex

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Tax (Taxe d'Apprentissage): Mandatory employer contributions for apprenticeship training, collected via OPCO 2I and France Compétences. Companies allocate a portion of their apprenticeship tax to the center, providing the primary funding stream.
2. OPCO 2I Financing: OPCO 2I (Opérateur de Compétences for industrial companies) covers training costs for member enterprises. Additional support includes PC equipment grants for first-year apprentices and facility investment co-funding.
3. Regional Government Subsidies: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region provides capital funding for facility construction and renovation (40% surface expansion completed 2022), student equipment subsidies (toolkits, workwear), and first-equipment grants for apprentices.
4. Professional Training Contracts (AFPI): AFPI generates revenue through vocational training contracts with companies, funded via professional development plans (plan de formation) and OPCO subsidies, covering CQPM certifications and professional qualification programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pôle Formation UIMM Savoie delivers dual-track vocational training for industrial trades through its CFAI apprenticeship division (CAP, BAC PRO, BTS, Bachelor diplomas for ages 15–29 via alternance) and its AFPI continuing education division (CQPM certifications, Titres Professionnels, and BTS via professionalisation contracts for employees and job seekers). Training is delivered across six industrial domains—chaudronnerie-soudure, productique-usinage, maintenance-électrotechnique, sécurité, qualité, and management—at a 6,400 m² workshop-equipped campus in La Motte-Servolex.

Product overview

Pôle Formation UIMM Savoie is a dual-division vocational training center combining the CFAI (apprenticeship training) and AFPI (continuing professional training), both affiliated with UIMM (Union des Industries et Métiers de la Métallurgie). The CFAI offers diploma-track programs (CAP, BAC PRO, BTS, Bachelor) through apprenticeship contracts for young people, while the AFPI delivers CQPM (Certificats de Qualification Paritaires de la Métallurgie) certifications, state-recognized Titres Professionnels, and BTS programs through contrat de professionnalisation for employees and job seekers. Training spans six industrial domains: Chaudronnerie/soudure/tuyauterie, Productique/mécanique/usinage, Technologie/maintenance industrielle/électrotechnique, Sécurité/prévention/environnement, Ingénierie de production et qualité, and Management/gestion/administration. The center also operates digital services including a Hub3e pre-registration platform, a NetYparéo enterprise tracking portal (YMAG), and a CMA Digital 360-degree virtual visit platform. More than 3,000 learners are trained annually across apprenticeship, professionnalisation, and continuing education pathways.

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Products and services

• BTS Conception des Processus de Réalisation de Produits (CPRP) Two-year BTS diploma training specialists in organizing profitable mechanical manufacturing using CAO/FAO software, CNC machines, and 3D digital tools, alternating two weeks at CFAI with two weeks in company.
• BTS Conception des Produits Industriels (CPI) Two-year BTS diploma training technicians to design, modify, or optimize industrial products using CAD tools, covering mechanical design, manufacturing processes, automation, and assembly.
• BTS Assistance Technique d'Ingénieur (ATI) Two-year BTS diploma producing polyvalent technical assistants supporting engineering projects from conception to implementation across methods, production, maintenance, logistics, quality, and R&D.
• BTS Conception et Réalisation en Chaudronnerie Industrielle (CRCI) Two-year BTS diploma covering conception, organization, manufacturing, assembly, and quality control of chaudronnerie, tôlerie, tuyauterie industrielle, and steel structures, offered at CFAI La Motte-Servolex and as a UFA at Lycée Monge Chambéry.
• BAC PRO Technicien en Chaudronnerie Industrielle (TCI) Three-year vocational baccalaureate training techniciens in sheet metal fabrication, including preparation of manufacturing files, operation of traditional and CNC machines, installation/renovation of workshop and site works, and quality control. Intermediate CAP certification available.
• BAC PRO Technicien en Réalisation de Produits Mécaniques (TRPM) Three-year vocational baccalaureate training machining technicians to prepare production work, operate and set CNC machine tools, optimize production, and perform first-level maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• CAP Réalisations Industrielles en Chaudronnerie (RIC) One- to three-year CAP diploma training chaudronniers to work sheet metal by cutting, drilling, forming, and assembling through welding, bolting, and riveting, leading to roles such as chaudronnier tôlier, tuyauteur, and chaudronnier soudeur.
• Certificat de Spécialisation Technicien en Soudage (CS TS) One-year specialization certificate (level 4) training welding technicians to decode welding documents, analyze parameters, perform autonomous welding per specifications, control weld quality, and maintain welding equipment.
• Titre Professionnel Technicien Supérieur de Maintenance Industrielle (TSMI) One-year professional title (level 5, RNCP 36247) training maintenance technicians in electromechanical, automatic, mechanical, and hydraulic maintenance, GMAO software, and improvement projects (350 hours technical + 105 hours general).
• Titre Professionnel Technicien d'Equipement et d'Exploitation en Electricité (T3E) Professional title (level 4, RNCP 37446) training electrical equipment technicians in installation, verification, commissioning, quality control, maintenance, and modification of electrical installations in tertiary and industrial buildings.
• Titre Professionnel Soudeur Assembleur Industriel State-recognized professional title (level 3) delivering practical welding and assembly skills for direct employment in industrial trades.
• CQPM (Certificats de Qualification Paritaires de la Métallurgie) Programs Paritarian qualification certificates recognized by UIMM for the metallurgy sector covering industrial trades such as welding, machining, maintenance, quality, and team management; delivered through AFPI in 3-phase format (prior evaluation, 150–440 hours of training, professional jury certification).
• CQPM Technicien de Maintenance Industrielle (TMI) CQPM qualification certificate training industrial maintenance technicians to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnose faults, and optimize equipment safety and performance.
• CQPM Soudeur Industriel CQPM qualification certificate training industrial welders to prepare metal parts, operate welding equipment (flame, arc), program welding parameters, and perform quality control on welded assemblies.
• CQPM Chaudronnier d'Atelier CQPM qualification certificate training workshop chaudronniers to form metals by bending, welding, or stamping and fabricate tubes, vessels, and structural elements using manual and CNC-controlled tools.
• CQPM Technicien de la Qualité CQPM qualification certificate training quality technicians to verify quality procedure application in manufacturing, determine measurement and control methods, analyze control data, and manage non-conformities.
• CQPM Responsable d'Equipe(s) Autonome(s) CQPM qualification certificate training team managers to organize and animate autonomous production teams, optimize quality/safety/productivity, and interface with other services within a workshop or service organization.
• CQPM Animateur d'Equipe Autonome de Production Industrielle (AEAP) CQPM qualification certificate training production team animators to organize daily real-time production, animate teams, and optimize productivity and quality on one or more production lines.
• Titre Professionnel Conducteur d'Installation et de Machines Automatisées (CIMA) Professional title training operators of automated industrial installations and machines, covering equipment operation, monitoring, and first-level maintenance in industrial production environments.
• Apprenticeship Contract Placement Service Employer-facing service matching industrial companies with apprentices, including vacancy posting, candidate pre-screening, job dating events, and apprenticeship contract support, delivered by learning advisors at CFAI and AFPI.
• AFPI Training Needs Analysis and Consulting Professional service for industrial enterprises providing training needs analysis, skills diagnostics, and curriculum design for company workforce development plans (plan de formation).

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 4 out of 5 apprentices find employment at the end of their contract.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OPCO 2IcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary financing partner covering apprenticeship costs for member industrial companies. Co-funders renovation project and equipment purchases including PCs for apprentices and Producticc maintenance training line.
• Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional government providing major capital funding for 40% facility expansion (6,400 m²). Funds first-equipment grants for apprentices (toolkits, workwear), transport subsidies, and virtual tour infrastructure.
• UIMM (Union des Industries et Métiers de la Métallurgie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational professional branch organization governing the CFAI/AFPI network. Sets qualification standards (CQPM framework), provides network resources, and coordinates national apprenticeship policy.
• UI Savoie (Union des Industries Savoie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal employers' union and parent organization of the training center. Bridges industry workforce needs with training programs and hosts the APMI for regional industrial promotion.
• GEIQ Industrie SavoieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroupement d'Employeurs pour l'Insertion et la Qualification in industry sector, supporting integrated work-training placements for job seekers and apprentices.
• Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Savoie (CCI Savoie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional chamber of commerce providing business referral and support for companies seeking to recruit apprentices or access training services.
• Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat de Savoie (CMA Savoie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional crafts chamber referral partner for vocational training and apprenticeship information for crafts-sector businesses.
• Missions Locales Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYouth employment guidance services that refer young people (16-25) to the center's apprenticeship programs and career discovery services.
• Pôle EmploiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational employment service directing job seekers to AFPI professional training and qualifying programs funded through OPCO and professionalization contracts.
• APMI Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Association pour la Promotion des Métiers de l'Industrie)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry promotion association created by UIMM AURA in 2021, aggregating and distributing apprenticeship tax contributions from employers to support industrial training and career awareness activities in the region.
• ITII (Institut des Techniques d'Ingénieur de l'Industrie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational institute providing engineer-level technical training pathways in partnership with CFAI and AFPI, facilitating higher-level industrial qualifications.
• IUT Chambéry (Université Savoie Mont Blanc)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity technology institute offering BTS and Bachelor programs in industrial disciplines, with some programs offered in partnership with CFAI for apprenticeship delivery.
• APEDYS des 2 SavoieminorOthersAssociation defending rights of people with dyslexia (dys disorders). Beneficiary of the center's charity run event, receiving funds raised by apprentices and staff.
• Accueil Savoie HandicapminorOthersAssociation supporting young people with polyhandicap. Beneficiary of the 2026 charity run organized by the center's students.
• D3SminorOthersLocal industrial company providing consumables and raw materials for WorldSkills regional welding competition hosted at the center.
• Messer France SASminorOthersIndustrial gases supplier providing welding consumables for WorldSkills regional selection competitions held at the center.
• Génix QuincaillerieminorOthersHardware supplier providing materials for WorldSkills regional competition at the center.
• Grid SolutionsminorOthersIndustrial company participating in the center's industry partnership ecosystem, hosting apprentices or providing training resources.
• Handicap Plus Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional disability employment initiative facilitating access to industrial training for people with disabilities, with no age limit for apprenticeship contracts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AFTRAL: Major French private vocational training group with strong presence in transport, logistics and industrial safety training. Comparable as a large-scale vocational training operator with Qualiopi certification, multi-site delivery, and OPCO-funded contract revenue, but focused on different industrial sub-sectors.
• GRETA (réseau national de formation continue): National network of public continuing-education centres affiliated with the French Ministry of Education, offering industrial and technical certifications. Comparable in target learner segment and continuing-education mission, though not focused on metallurgy apprenticeship contracts.
• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes): France's national adult vocational training agency, providing industrial, welding, machining and maintenance programmes alongside many other sectors. Comparable as a state-backed vocational training competitor with broader sector coverage but less metallurgy specialisation than UIMM-affiliated centres.

Emerging players

• Compagnons du Devoir: Traditional French craft-trades training organisation offering apprenticeship pathways in metalworking, construction and related manual trades. Comparable as a work-study-based apprenticeship training provider with a similar focus on skilled industrial craft certification, though with a different pedagogical heritage and broader craft scope.
• ITII (Institut des Techniques d'Ingénieur de l'Industrie): National network delivering engineer-level industrial qualifications via apprenticeship, in partnership with UIMM CFAI/AFPI centres (including the subject company). Comparable as an adjacent apprenticeship-based pathway provider in industrial engineering, allowing progression from BTS to engineer qualifications.

Direct peers

• Mécavenir / Pôle Formation Mécavenir: Vocational training centre specialised in mechanical, machining and maintenance trades for the automotive and mechanical manufacturing sectors. Directly comparable in target learner segment, apprenticeship model, and focus on industrial CQPM-equivalent certifications.
• Pôle Formation UIMM Franche-Comté (AFPI / CFAI Franche-Comté): Another UIMM-affiliated training pole offering the same dual CFAI/AFPI apprenticeship and continuing-education model in industrial trades, supported by OPCO 2I. Directly comparable in business model, qualification ladder, and reliance on local metallurgy employers.
• AFORP (Association de Formation en Métallurgie d'Île-de-France): Industrial-sector vocational training body serving Île-de-France metallurgy and manufacturing employers. Directly comparable as an industry-specific apprenticeship and CQPM training provider under the UIMM ecosystem, with similar OPCO 2I funding exposure.
• Pôle Formation UIMM Lyon (AFPI / CFAI Lyon): Sibling UIMM Pôle Formation centre serving the Lyon metropolis within the same national UIMM network, offering equivalent CAP/BAC PRO/BTS/CQPM pathways in metallurgy, welding, machining and maintenance. Directly comparable as both operate the dual CFAI/AFPI model with OPCO 2I and regional funding structures.

Regional players

• IUT Chambéry (Université Savoie Mont Blanc): University technology institute in Chambéry offering BTS and Bachelor programmes in industrial disciplines, with selected programmes delivered in apprenticeship partnership with the subject CFAI. Comparable in the Savoie territory as a co-located post-secondary technical training provider, though delivered through the university system rather than UIMM funding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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