Pôle Formation 58-89

What Pôle Formation 58-89 does

Pôle Formation 58-89 is a French vocational and continuing-education training organization legally constituted as AFPI Bourgogne 58-89, an association registered in France. It operates four training campuses in Auxerre, Nevers, Joigny, and Sens, serving the Yonne (89) and Nièvre (58) departments of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. As a member of the national Réseau National des Pôles Formation UIMM — the training arm of the Union des Industries et Métiers de la Métallurgie — it delivers more than 30 programs from CAP to Bac+5, in both apprenticeship (alternance) and continuing-education formats, training approximately 3,000 people annually with an 87% employment integration rate at six months and a 92% exam pass rate.

The organization's revenue model rests on four streams: apprenticeship contracts (alternance), continuing professional training funded through OPCO2i and France Travail, inter-company standardized group training sessions, and bespoke individualized corporate training. It sells to four primary personas — students/young job seekers, salaried employees, companies, and job seekers — and relies on institutional funding bodies (OPCO2i, France Travail, Région Bourgogne Franche-Comté) and a deep partner ecosystem (UIMM Yonne, ITII Bourgogne, Université de Bourgogne Europe, ISAT, IUT, CNAM, IFAG, ESCCOT) for both demand and co-developed curricula. It holds Qualiopi and Certimétal certifications required to access public and employer-funded training financing.

The technology stack is built entirely on third-party SaaS: Hub3e for online enrollment, Yparéo for learning management, and Kaptur-VR for immersive virtual campus tours of the Auxerre and Nevers sites. There is no proprietary platform, no disclosed AI/ML capability, and no app. Distribution is regional and direct, anchored by weekly Wednesday open-day events, dedicated portals for students/employees/employers/job seekers, an internal job and apprenticeship board, and an active multi-platform social presence including TikTok. The organization has been operating for over 50 years and shows no evidence of venture, private-equity, or institutional investor participation.

Name

Pôle Formation 58-89

Legal name

AFPI Bourgogne 58-89

Website

https://pole-formation.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pôle Formation 58-89 is a French vocational and continuing-education organization (legal entity AFPI Bourgogne 58-89), part of the UIMM national network, operating four campuses in the Yonne and Nièvre departments and delivering 30+ CAP-to-Bac+5 programs to students, employees, companies, and job seekers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Professional Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Incumbent Worker Training & Upskilling (EDAAAOAE), Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Continuing education
• Industrial training
• Work-study programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Auxerre

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship contracts (Alternance): Revenue generated through apprenticeship training contracts, where companies hire apprentices and the organization delivers the vocational training component. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Continuing professional training (Formation continue): Revenue from employed individuals and job seekers seeking upskilling or reskilling through funded professional training programs, often financed through OPCO2i and France Travail mechanisms.
3. Inter-company training (Formation inter-entreprises): Revenue from standardized group training sessions delivered to multiple companies simultaneously, typically funded through professional training financing mechanisms.
4. Customized / Individualized training (Formations personnalisées): Tailored training solutions developed for specific company needs, generating revenue through bespoke professional services contracts.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pôle Formation 58-89 delivers vocational and professional training programs from CAP to Bac+5 levels in the Yonne and Nièvre departments of Burgundy, France. It offers apprenticeship (alternance) and continuing education formats covering industrial and tertiary trades, serving students, employed professionals, companies, and job seekers. The organization is part of the national UIMM (Union des Industries et Métiers de la Métallurgie) training network and operates four physical training campuses plus virtual campus visits.

Product overview

Pôle Formation 58-89 is a vocational and continuing education organization operating across the Yonne (89) and Nièvre (58) departments in Burgundy, France. As part of the national UIMM (Union des Industries et Métiers de la Métallurgie) network, it offers a comprehensive portfolio of training solutions including apprenticeship programs (Formation en Alternance), continuing education (Formation Continue), inter-company training sessions, and customized training programs. The organization provides over 30 training programs ranging from CAP to Bac+5 levels through multiple delivery modes including classroom instruction, work-based learning, and virtual campus experiences. Key sub-brands include ITII Bourgogne (engineering technician training), La Box de l'Orientation (career discovery program), and the Ecole RSE de l'UIMM (corporate responsibility training). Students access programs through the Yparéo learning management system and Hub3e registration platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ITII Bourgogne: IT Institute partnership offering IT and computer science training programs
• École RSE de l'UIMM

Products and services

• Formation en Alternance (Apprenticeship Training) Apprenticeship and work-study training programs that allow students to combine theoretical learning with practical work experience in partner companies. Programs range from CAP to Bac+5 level across industrial and tertiary trades.
• Formation Continue (Continuing Education) Continuing education programs for employed professionals and job seekers seeking to develop skills, retrain, or advance their careers. Often financed through OPCO2i and France Travail mechanisms.
• Formations Inter-Entreprises (Inter-Company Training) Standardized group training sessions open to employees from multiple companies simultaneously, delivered at campus facilities. Provides professional development opportunities across industrial and technical trades.
• Formations Personnalisées (Customized Corporate Training) Tailored training solutions developed for specific company needs and individual professional development goals. Includes workforce upskilling and bespoke curriculum delivery under professional services contracts.
• ITII Bourgogne Engineering Programs Bac+3 to Bac+5 level engineering technician training programs delivered under the ITII Bourgogne (Institut des Techniques Ingénieur Industriel) banner, covering IT and industrial engineering disciplines.
• La Box de l'Orientation (Career Orientation Program) Structured three-step orientation program that helps prospective students discover careers, explore training options, and find apprenticeship opportunities with partner companies.
• École RSE de l'UIMM (Corporate Social Responsibility School) Training programs on sustainable development and corporate social responsibility practices designed for industry professionals, delivered under the UIMM network's RSE school.
• POEC and POEI Funded Training Programs Préparation Opérationnelle à l'Emploi Collective (POEC) and Individuelle (POEI) programs funded by France Travail for job seekers, providing paid professional retraining and qualification pathways.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% employment integration rate 6 months after completing apprenticeship training.
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

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

• UIMM YonnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional UIMM branch (Union des Industries et Métiers de la Métallurgie) in Yonne, providing industry leadership, governance, and employer network access for training program co-development.
• Région Bourgogne Franche-ComtécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council of Burgundy Franche-Comté, providing public funding and institutional support for vocational training programs across the territory.
• ITII Bourgogne (Institut des Techniques Ingénieur Industriel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering training institute affiliated with the UIMM network, enabling delivery of Bac+3 to Bac+5 engineering-level programs under the ITII Bourgogne banner.
• Université de Bourgogne EuropemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional public university partnership for academic recognition, possible credit transfer, and pathway programs bridging vocational and higher education.
• ISAT (Institut Supérieur de l'Automobile et des Transports)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education institution for automotive and transport sectors, enabling specialized training pathways and academic recognition.
• IUT Dijon Auxerre NeversmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Institute of Technology providing technology and professional degree programs with campus presence in the organization's training territory.
• CNAM Bourgogne - Franche-Comté (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational conservatory for arts and trades providing continuing education degree programs accessible through the organization's training sites.
• OPCO2icoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved vocational training operator (Opérateur de Compétences) for the industries sector, managing employer training financing and fund allocation for apprenticeship and professional training.
• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational employment agency that funds and directs job seeker training programs (POEC, POEI), providing a pipeline of job seeker students for funded professional retraining programs.
• IFAGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness school providing management and entrepreneurship training programs, with possible pathway and alumni network connections.
• ESCCOTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner organization in the training or economic development ecosystem of Burgundy.
• SPRO (Service Public Régional de l'Orientation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional public orientation service helping individuals navigate vocational training and career pathways across Burgundy Franche-Comté.
• AJIRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner organization supporting professional integration and training access for job seekers and workers in the Burgundy region.
• Avec l'industrieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry promotion initiative raising awareness of industrial careers and training opportunities, supporting the organization's employer outreach.
• Sup de VminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education institution providing vocational and professional programs accessible in the training territory.
• Réseau National des Pôles Formation UIMMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe national UIMM training network connects all regional Poles Formation UIMM across France, enabling shared curricula development, best practices, and national employer recognition. The organization's membership is a key brand and quality credential.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes): France's national public vocational training agency, operating a broad network of campuses offering CAP-to-Bac+3 programs in industrial and tertiary trades. Overlaps with Pôle Formation 58-89's apprenticeship and continuing education offerings but at much greater scale and with broader program breadth.
• CESI: Network of engineering and professional schools delivering apprenticeship-based programs (Bachelor to MSc) and continuing education with campuses across France. Overlaps with Pôle Formation 58-89's Bac+3–Bac+5 engineering pathway via ITII and shares the alternance-heavy business model.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): National public higher education institution delivering continuing education diplomas and engineering degrees via a regional network, including CNAM Bourgogne-Frenchie-Comté which is explicitly partnered with Pôle Formation 58-89. Overlaps in continuing education, professional diplomas, and Bac+5 pathways.

Direct peers

• GRETA (GRoupements d'ETAblissements publics): Public network of GRETA continuing education organizations affiliated with the French education nationale, offering vocational and continuing training programs for employees and job seekers across all French regions. Direct overlap with Pôle Formation 58-89's formation continue and Alternance offerings, particularly in industrial/technical tracks.
• AFTRAL: Leading French vocational training organization specializing in transport, logistics, and supply-chain trades, delivering apprenticeship and continuing education from CAP to Bac+5. Direct operational peer given similar apprenticeship-based delivery and CAP-to-Bac+5 scope in industrial/technical trades.
• Pôles Formation UIMM (other regional campuses in the national network): The Réseau National des Pôles Formation UIMM includes regional sister Pôles across France (e.g., Île-de-France, Hauts-de-France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) operating the same apprenticeship and continuing education model under shared UIMM governance and curricula. They are the most direct operational peers, differing mainly in geography and the same industrial/tertiaire focus.
• CCI Formation (réseau des Chambres de Commerce et d'Industrie): Continuing education and apprenticeship network operated by France's Chambers of Commerce, offering CAP-through-Bac+5 programs in commerce, industry, and services. Overlaps directly with Pôle Formation 58-89's apprenticeship and continuing education portfolio, especially for tertiary and small-business-facing programs.
• AFTRAL (secondary listing) / Aforp-style industrial training networks: Industry-branch training networks (e.g., Aforp for plastics/materials, AFTRAL for transport) that deliver CAP-to-Bac+5 apprenticeship and continuing education for specific industrial sectors. Comparable in mission, delivery model, and sector specialization to Pôle Formation 58-89's UIMM-affiliated industrial training.
• Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France: Historic French association providing apprenticeship-based training in traditional trades (carpentry, masonry, metalwork, etc.) through work-linked travel-and-learn pathways. Overlaps with Pôle Formation 58-89's industrial/skill-trade apprenticeship model and CAP/Bac-level outcomes.

Emerging players

• ISCOD: Digital apprenticeship school offering Bac-to-Bac+5 programs in IT, marketing, and business via remote alternance. Represents an emerging digital-first threat to campus-based regional training providers, including in the digital/IT tracks of Pôle Formation 58-89's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PoleFormation58-89
• Facebookfacebook.com/PoleFormation58.89/?locale=fr_FR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pole-formation-58-89
• Instagraminstagram.com/pole_formation_58.89
• TikToktiktok.com/@poleformation5889

Compliance2 records

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