LYCEE PROFESSIONNEL AIME CESAIRE

What LYCEE PROFESSIONNEL AIME CESAIRE does

Lycée Professionnel Aimé Césaire is a public vocational secondary school located at 115 Rue Francisco Ferrer in Lille, Hauts-de-France, France, operating under the French Ministry of Education (Éducation Nationale) and the Académie de Lille. The institution delivers initial vocational training leading to CAP (Certificate of Professional Aptitude) and Baccalauréat Professionnel diplomas across electrical trades (CAP Électricien, Bac Pro MELEC), metalworking (CAP Métallier, Bac Pro Ouvrages du Bâtiment Métallerie), commerce (CAP Équipier Polyvalent du Commerce, Bac Pro Métiers du Commerce et de la Vente), hospitality (Bac Pro Métiers de l'accueil), and business administration (Bac Pro AGORA). It also runs apprenticeship (alternance) programs in commerce, electricity, and metalworking, plus continuing education Titres professionnels in metalwork, industrial welding, and telecommunications for adult learners.

The school's core technology is the standard French national education infrastructure: a WordPress-based public website, ENT (Espace Numérique de Travail) for digital workspace, Pronote for student administration and grade management, and the PIX platform for digital skills certification. It maintains a Bureau des Entreprises (Business Office) that structures relationships with local and regional employers (including ArcelorMittal, EDF, Orange, RTE, and Decathlon) for internships, apprenticeships, and recruitment pipelines, and runs cultural and pedagogical partnerships with Théâtre du Nord, Théâtre Massenet, Institut Mines-Télécom, Les Funambulants, and others. Recruitment is conducted through the national Parcoursup platform, open house events, regional student fairs, and a WhatsApp information channel.

As a public educational institution, the school is fully funded by the French state and tuition-free for eligible students; it has no equity ownership, no revenue model in the commercial sense, and no disclosed financial statements. The 29-employee staff complement supports a traditional public-sector operating model governed by national curriculum standards and Académie de Lille administrative oversight.

Name

LYCEE PROFESSIONNEL AIME CESAIRE

Legal name

Lycée Professionnel AIME CESAIRE

Website

https://lp-aime-cesaire-lille.59.ac-lille.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lycée Professionnel Aimé Césaire is a public vocational high school in Lille, France, under the French Ministry of Education, offering CAP and Bac Pro diplomas in electrical, metalworking, commerce, and administrative fields, alongside apprenticeship and continuing education programs for youth and adult learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Professional training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Technical certification
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lycée Professionnel Aimé Césaire is a public vocational secondary school providing initial vocational training (CAP and Bac Pro), apprenticeship/work-study programs (alternance), and continuing education professional titles (Titres professionnels) across electrical, metalwork, commercial, hospitality, and administrative fields. Programs are tuition-free and funded by the French Ministry of Education, with French national diploma qualifications recognized by employers. The school serves approximately 29 staff members and enrolls students in both initial education and adult retraining pathways.

Product overview

Lycée Professionnel AIME CESAIRE is a public vocational secondary education institution offering initial professional training and continuing education programs. The school operates as a unified educational institution providing multiple vocational programs under one administrative structure: CAP (Certificate of Professional Aptitude) programs in electrical, metalworking, and commercial trades; Bac Pro (Professional Baccalaureate) programs in electrical systems, building metalworks, business administration, hospitality, and commerce; and apprenticeship/work-study alternation programs in commerce, electrical, and metalworking fields. Additionally, the school offers professional certification titles (Titres professionnels) in metalworking, industrial welding, and telecommunications for adult continuing education learners.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• CAP Électricien / Électricienne Certificate of Professional Aptitude (CAP) program preparing students for careers as electricians, covering electrical installation, maintenance, and safety standards. For students aged 15-25 seeking a vocational diploma.
• Bac Pro Métier de l'électricité et de ses environnements connectés (MELEC) Three-year professional baccalaureate program specializing in electrical trades and connected environments, training students in electrical systems, automation, and smart building technologies. For students seeking a professional baccalaureate.
• CAP Métallier / Métallière Certificate program training students in metalworking, including welding, fabrication, and installation of metal structures and architectural metalwork. For students seeking a vocational diploma in metalwork.
• CAP Équipier / Équipière Polyvalent(e) du Commerce Certificate program preparing students for retail and sales positions, covering customer service, inventory management, and commercial operations. For students seeking a vocational diploma in commerce.
• Bac Pro Ouvrages du Bâtiment : Métallerie Professional baccalaureate focused on building metalworks, training students in design, fabrication, and installation of metal architectural elements. For students seeking a professional baccalaureate.
• Bac Pro Assistance à la Gestion des Organisations et de leurs Activités (AGORA) Business administration baccalaureate preparing students for administrative roles in organizations, covering management, communication, and organizational activities. For students seeking a professional baccalaureate in business administration.
• Bac Pro Métiers de l'accueil Hospitality and reception services baccalaureate training students in customer relations, event management, and tourism sector operations. For students seeking a professional baccalaureate in hospitality.
• Bac Pro Métiers du Commerce et de la Vente Commercial and sales baccalaureate program focusing on retail management, sales techniques, and commercial negotiation. For students seeking a professional baccalaureate in commerce and sales.
• Formation en alternance - Métiers du Commerce Work-study apprenticeship program combining theoretical training with practical professional experience in commercial and retail sectors. For students seeking alternance apprenticeship in commerce.
• Formation en alternance - Métiers de l'électricité Work-study apprenticeship program in electrical trades, enabling students to gain practical skills while studying. For students seeking alternance apprenticeship in electrical trades.
• Formation en alternance - Métiers de la métallerie Work-study apprenticeship program in metalworking trades, combining classroom instruction with hands-on professional training. For students seeking alternance apprenticeship in metalwork.
• Titre professionnel Métallier(e) Professional qualification certification in metalworking for adult learners seeking vocational recognition and career advancement. For adult continuing education participants.
• Titre professionnel Soudeur(se) assembleur(se) industriel Professional qualification in industrial welding and assembly for continuing education participants. For adults seeking certification in industrial welding.
• Titre professionnel Technicien réseaux de télécom Professional qualification in telecommunications network technician skills for adult professionals seeking certification. For adults seeking qualification in telecom networks.
• Titre professionnel Installateur réseaux de télécom Professional qualification for telecommunications network installation, training adults in network infrastructure deployment. For adults seeking qualification in telecom installation.

Quantifiable outcome

• CAP and Bac Pro professional diplomas recognized by French employers

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Éphatha (Friperie fivoise)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Eco-responsible fashion partnership for the second edition of the eco-responsible fashion show. Éphatha provides second-hand clothing for student-designed sustainable fashion creations.
• Centre Social Godelaine PetitminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Professional interview simulations for Terminale AGOra students. Professionals from the center conduct mock job interviews to prepare students for employment.
• Les FunambulantscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2021Video production workshop partnership creating films about student projects and humanist values. Students produce documentaries and artistic videos with professional filmmakers.
• Théâtre du NordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partnership providing theater visits and cultural education for students. Includes class visits to theatrical performances.
• Théâtre MassenetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partnership for theater discovery including solo performances and artistic events at La Verrière.
• Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation and creativity day partnership where students participate in entrepreneurship workshops and visit company facilities.
• La Ruche d'Entreprises HellemmesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness ecosystem partnership allowing students to visit local startups and small businesses including Bonsigne, PilotIM, Natoudou, and L'Adaptelier.
• E-graine AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable development partnership for eco-responsible activities including fashion show and environmental awareness events.
• INSPE Lille Hauts-de-FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational resource partnership borrowing exhibitions and educational materials for student learning.
• ArcelorMittalminorOthersParticipated in Fabrique Factory event at Dunkerque to showcase industrial careers and transformation.
• EDFminorOthersParticipated in Fabrique Factory event showcasing energy sector careers and innovations.
• OrangeminorOthersStudents visited Orange facilities during IMT innovation day to learn about telecommunications technology.
• DecathlonminorOthersStudents visited Decathlon stores to learn about retail operations and commercial professions.
• RTEminorOthersElectricity students visited RTE showroom to learn about electrical grid and energy sector careers.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes): France's national adult vocational training agency offering programs in metalwork, welding, electricity, and commerce. Comparable as a publicly-funded vocational training provider with overlapping trade specializations, but operating across many regional centers rather than a single secondary campus.
• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi): French national employment agency that funds and delivers retraining programs through partner training providers. Comparable as a key referral and funding channel for the school's adult continuing education titles in metalwork, welding, and telecom.

Others

• Manpower France / ManpowerGroup: Major French staffing group with integrated training arms (ManpowerGroup Solutions). Comparable as a large-scale vocational training buyer and apprenticeship host network that competes for the same employer partnerships in the Hauts-de-France region.

Regional players

• CCI Formation / CCI Hauts-de-France: Chamber of Commerce continuing education and apprenticeship provider in the Hauts-de-France region. Comparable as a regional vocational training competitor offering commerce, hospitality, and administrative Bac Pro / alternance pathways in the same Lille catchment area.

Direct peers

• GRETA (Groupement d'Établissements): Network of French public continuing education units attached to lycées. Directly comparable as the public continuing education counterpart that delivers titres professionnels and adult reskilling using the same Académie infrastructure and trade categories.
• Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France: Traditional French craft guild providing apprenticeship-based training in metalwork, building trades, and related vocations. Comparable in targeting youth and adult learners with work-study pathways in the same trade categories.

Emerging players

• AFTRAL (formerly ISTELI): France's largest private training organization for transport, logistics, and technician trades with strong apprenticeship footprint. Comparable as a vocational training competitor expanding into electrical/telecom technician programs overlapping with the school's Bac Pro and Titre pro offerings.
• École de Production (FEDEP): Federation of French écoles de production offering work-integrated learning in trades like metalwork and electricity. Comparable as an alternative vocational model emphasizing production-based pedagogy versus the lycée's internship-based PFMP model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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