Scuioip-UM

What Scuioip-UM does

SCUIO-IP-UM is the Service Commun Universitaire d'Information, d'Orientation et d'Insertion Professionnelle, the centralized career guidance and professional integration service of the Université de Montpellier. It functions as a non-commercial public department, serving approximately 50,000 students and recent graduates across three campus sites (Triolet, Richter, and Espace Réussite) with a small operational team. Its remit covers information, orientation, and professional integration — translating into individual counseling appointments, thematic workshops, employer-facing events, and online resources delivered at no cost to the user.

The service's core product is the ResUM platform, an internal career network hosting student/alumni CVs and employer listings, used alongside the BAIP (Bureau d'Aide à l'Insertion Professionnelle) framework that SCUIO-IP has held since 2012. It achieved ISO 9001 certification on June 9, 2023, formalizing its quality management system. Supplementary content products include 15 practical guides and the Guide des Ressources Emploi, both released in February 2025, along with an annual Work-Study Month (Le Mois de l'alternance) flagship event.

The business model is fully state-funded: SCUIO-IP is financed through the Université de Montpellier's institutional budget and does not charge students or employers. Delivery is augmented by partnerships with public employment operators (APEC, France Travail, AFPA), which co-sponsor workshops, events, and program-specific initiatives. The service segments its audience by population type — including doctoral candidates, students with disabilities, and entrepreneurship-track students — with tailored programming for each cohort.

Name

Scuioip-UM

Legal name

Université de Montpellier - Service Commun Universitaire d'Information, d'Orientation et d'Insertion Professionnelle (SCUIO-IP)

Website

https://insertionpro.edu.umontpellier.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SCUIO-IP-UM is the Université de Montpellier's centralized, publicly funded career guidance and professional integration service, delivering free counseling, workshops, and the ResUM job platform to its ~50,000 students and graduates across three campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

University Career Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Career & Employability Integration Support (Work Culture, Networking, Job Readiness) (EDAIAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employer Relations & Recruiting (Career Fairs) (EDALABAH), Graduate & Professional School Preparation (EDALABAI)

Keywords

• University career services
• Student career counseling
• Graduate employment support
• Career integration workshops
• Alumni networking platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpellier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public University Service (Non-commercial): SCUIO-IP/BAIP operates as a publicly funded university service mandated to support student career integration. All services — workshops, individual counseling, events, and the ResUM platform — are provided free of charge to University of Montpellier students, graduates, and employers. No commercial revenue model applies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

SCUIO-IP-UM is the official university career services department of the Université de Montpellier, providing career integration support to students (from first year through doctorate) and recent graduates. Its core offering centers on the BAIP (Bureau d'Aide à l'Insertion Professionnelle) service, which delivers individual career counseling, thematic group workshops (CV writing, cover letters, interview preparation, LinkedIn optimization), large-scale recruitment events (Forum Emploi, Forum Alternance, '5 Minutes to Convince'), and administers the ResUM professional networking platform connecting students, graduates, recruiters, and alumni.

Product overview

Scuioip-UM is a university career services department offering a unified portfolio of products centered on the BAIP (Bureau d'Aide à l'Insertion Professionnelle) and the ResUM professional network platform. The BAIP serves as the core service providing career integration support through workshops, individual consultations, and events. ResUM functions as the primary digital platform connecting students, graduates, and recruiters. Supporting products include the OSIPE Observatory for career tracking analytics, the Job Resources Guide with 190+ fact sheets, 15 SCUIO-IP practical guides, and recurring events such as the University Job Fair, Work-Study Month, and the '5 Minutes to Convince' competition. Specialized modules address doctoral students, persons with disabilities, and the APEC First Job program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BAIP (Bureau d'Aide à l'Insertion Professionnelle) The official Bureau of Career Integration Assistance that accompanies and prepares students and young graduates of the University of Montpellier for professional integration through workshops, individual interviews, events, and the ResUM platform. Available free of charge to all students from first year through doctorate.
• ResUM Professional Network Platform (Réseau Professionnel de l'Université de Montpellier) The University of Montpellier's professional network platform enabling students, recent graduates, recruiters, and university staff to build professional networks, share resumes, access internship and job opportunities, and connect with alumni. Includes company and alumni directories and collaborative spaces for practical guides.
• OSIPE (Observatoire du Suivi et de l'Insertion Professionnelle des Étudiants) The Observatory for Student Career Tracking and Employment provides comprehensive analysis of career outcomes following graduation, including jobs held by alumni, career placement indicators, and educational pathways. Available online to inform students and faculty about employment trends.
• Professional Integration Workshops Thematic group workshops covering CV writing, cover letters, job interviews, LinkedIn profile creation, ATS optimization, storytelling, and salary negotiation, offered via videoconference throughout the year to students and graduates.
• Individual Career Counseling Interviews Personalized one-on-one advisory sessions on application materials, internship/job search efforts, and career strategy, available by appointment across SCUIO-IP offices and as walk-in consultations (e.g., Thursday 1:00–4:00 p.m. at Richter campus).
• Guide des Ressources Emploi (Job Resources Guide) Online guide featuring more than 190 indexed practical fact sheets covering employment sectors, job market conditions, and training opportunities organized by professional sector, providing economy, employment market, and training need information tailored to regional occupational fields.
• University Job Fair (Forum Emploi Université) Annual university-business networking event focused on recruitment, connecting University of Montpellier students and graduates with employers for internships, work-study programs, and full-time job opportunities.
• Work-Study Month (Forum Alternance) Month-long event (held in April) connecting students seeking work-study contracts (alternance) with recruiters, including webinars, resume workshops, and video presentations. Organized in partnership with nqt and other labor market actors.
• 5 Minutes to Convince Competition (Concours 5 Minutes pour Convaincre) Annual competition where students present their professional or entrepreneurial projects in 5 minutes before a jury of professionals from the socio-economic sector and higher education. Prizes include three months of career assessment support from Hays Occitanie and business creation support from SATT AxLR and Pépite-LR.
• SCUIO-IP Practical Guides (15 thematic fact sheets) A collection of 15 synthetic thematic guides covering CV design, cover letters, interview preparation, work-study programs, competency identification, LinkedIn optimization, disability accommodations, entrepreneurship, international mobility, and further studies guidance. Available via the ResUM collaborative space.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 resumes available on ResUM platform for recruiters
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• APEC (Association Pour l'Emploi des Cadres)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPEC is a major player in the executive job market providing services to 41,000 companies and 800,000 executives across France. APEC and SCUIO-IP collaborate to offer the 'Objectif 1er emploi' program targeting 50,000 young graduates, providing workshops, 35,000+ job listings, career counseling, and expert advice accessible to University of Montpellier students and graduates.
• France TravailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrance Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi) is the leading public employment service organization in France. The partnership facilitates dissemination of job and internship openings to University of Montpellier students, event co-organization, and direct recruiter connections. France Travail operates 11 offices in Hérault with 900 staff.
• CPME OccitaniemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCPME Occitanie (Confédération des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises) represents thousands of SMEs across the Occitanie region. CPME partners with SCUIO-IP for career events and the '5 Minutes to Convince' competition, providing entrepreneurial project support including workshops at the Espace French Tech Pépite and follow-up meetings.
• ANDRH LanguedocmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerANDRH (Association Nationale des Directeurs des Ressources Humaines) Languedoc has nearly 90 HR professionals in the region. Partners with SCUIO-IP for career integration events and the '5 Minutes to Convince' competition, sharing best HR practices and providing professional expertise.
• adoc talent managementmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading recruitment firm specializing in PhD holders across all disciplines. adoc talent management provides specialized career support to doctoral students and graduates, offering resume reviews and career planning assistance as part of the '5 Minutes to Convince' prize package.
• HaysmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal specialist recruitment firm with over 10,000 employees across 253 offices in 33 countries, including a Montpellier office. Hays partners with SCUIO-IP to support the '5 Minutes to Convince' competition, offering winning participants three months of career assessment support with Hays Occitanie.
• SATT AxLRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSATT AxLR promotes research results from academic laboratories in Eastern Occitanie, helping turn inventions into innovations. As a partner of the '5 Minutes to Convince' competition, SATT AxLR offers doctoral students 'business creation' support including assessment of potential eligibility for pre-incubation, pre-startup, or incubation programs.
• Pépite-LRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPépite-LR is the leading student entrepreneurship organization in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, bringing together eight higher education institutions. Partners with SCUIO-IP to promote entrepreneurial culture among students, provide early support for business plans, and offer entrepreneurial support as part of the '5 Minutes to Convince' competition prizes.
• INITIUM IncubatorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINITIUM is the University of Montpellier's academic incubator supporting innovators working on 'Feed Care – Protect' projects. It provides support to student, doctoral, and researcher project leaders within the I-SITE network, helping structure innovation projects in early stages. INITIUM staff participate in SCUIO-IP career integration events.
• nqt (Nos Quartiers ont du Talent)majorStrategic or Co-development Partnernqt helps recent graduates (bachelor's degree or higher, under 30) find employment through mentoring programs with corporate executives. Partners with SCUIO-IP for the Work-Study Month events, offering webinars and support for young job seekers.
• Business FrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic consulting firm promoting the internationalization of the French economy. Partners with SCUIO-IP for career integration events, supporting international expansion of French companies and young people's international career opportunities.
• Cap Emploi 34majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCap Emploi 34 is dedicated to helping people with disabilities and their employers find and secure employment. Partners with SCUIO-IP to provide specialized support for students with disabilities through dedicated workshops on career integration.
• Club Emploi Cadres (CEC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMontpellier-based association promoting executive employment since 1995, serving the Montpellier metropolitan area. Has expanded to support college and university students in their workforce transition.
• COMIDERminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOMIDER (Committee for Regional Economic Development) is an Occitanie-based volunteer association assisting young people and job seekers through mentoring, career guidance, and workforce entry support. Also organizes the Markethon de l'Emploi community initiative.
• IESF (Ingénieurs et Scientifiques de France)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIESF represents engineers and scientists in France through local chapters, alumni associations, and professional organizations. Partners with SCUIO-IP for career integration support and events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• LinkedIn: Global professional network and job platform used by virtually all UM students and graduates; competes with ResUM on resume hosting, networking, and job discovery while offering significantly larger employer-side liquidity and career content.
• APEC (Association Pour l'Emploi des Cadres): France-wide executive employment organization serving 41,000 companies and 800,000 executives; a SCUIO-IP partner but also a broader incumbent offering career counseling, job board access (35,000+ entry-level listings), and the 'Objectif 1er emploi' program — operates at national scale versus SCUIO-IP's university scope.
• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi): France's leading public employment service agency, operating 11 offices in Hérault with 900 staff; a core SCUIO-IP partner that provides broader job seeker services, employer connections, and event co-organization — competing for the same graduate employment outcomes at national scale.

Regional players

• CIMEA (Centre ENIC-NARIC France): Although focused on credential recognition rather than direct placement, CIMEA operates in the adjacent French/European higher-education student services space; relevant as a comparative public-sector student support body within European higher education.
• Pôle Université Numérique (FUN): France Université Numérique is a French public higher-education consortium providing digital educational services; comparable as a publicly funded student-services infrastructure body within the same institutional ecosystem as SCUIO-IP.

Emerging players

• Welcome to the Jungle: French career platform combining employer branding, job listings, and editorial content aimed at younger professionals and graduates; competes with ResUM for graduate employer attention and content consumption across French universities.
• Jobteaser: French-headquartered career platform purpose-built for students and recent graduates of European universities, providing job/internship postings, employer branding, and career content — competing for the same end-user attention as ResUM but with a multi-institution SaaS model rather than single-university scope.

Direct peers

• BAIP - Sorbonne Université: Direct functional peer: BAIP (Bureau d'Aide à l'Insertion Professionnelle) at Sorbonne Université is the equivalent career integration office for a major French public university, offering the same mandated suite of workshops, individual counseling, events, and a professional network platform for students and graduates.
• BAIP - Université Paris-Saclay: Direct peer as another BAIP-mandated career services office within a large French public university, providing career counseling, internships/work-study support, employer events, and an alumni network platform — same institutional model and regulatory framework as SCUIO-IP.

Others

• ANDRH (Association Nationale des DRH): National HR directors' association with ~90 members in Languedoc region; SCUIO-IP partner that provides the employer-side counterpart to SCUIO-IP's graduate services — relevant for understanding the recruiter ecosystem that SCUIO-IP engages.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/umontpellier
• Facebookfacebook.com/univmontpellier
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scuioip-um
• Instagraminstagram.com/umontpellier

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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