Carrefour jeunesse-emploi des Îles

What Carrefour jeunesse-emploi des Îles does

Carrefour jeunesse-emploi des Îles (CJE des Îles) is a non-profit community organization headquartered at 210 chemin Principal in Cap-aux-Meules, Quebec, serving the Îles-de-la-Madeleine archipelago. The organization provides free services to youth aged 15-35 (and, in some programs, broader age ranges) across seven core service areas: employment support, educational guidance, entrepreneurship development, social involvement, autonomy development, financial education, and regional living/youth attraction. Its service portfolio includes dedicated programs such as GPS des Îles (a coordinated school perseverance network), École du courant (an alternative schooling environment for students 16+ at secondary 1-5 level), La Route du Boulot (socio-professional integration for youth 16-30 facing employment barriers), PASI (immigrant settlement support), and Place aux jeunes Îles-de-la-Madeleine (youth attraction and settlement for the 18-35 cohort).

The underlying technology is non-proprietary: CJE des Îles is a service-delivery organization rather than a software or AI platform, with a Squarespace-built public website and no disclosed APIs, SDKs, mobile applications, or proprietary technology stack. Service delivery relies on individual counseling, group information sessions, school-based outreach, partnerships with local institutions (CSS des Îles school board, CISSS health authority, Desjardins, municipal government, Place aux jeunes network), and community activities rather than technology products.

The business/revenue model is that of a Quebec non-profit (organisme à but non lucratif): all services are offered free of charge to clients, with operating funding drawn from government grants via Quebec ministries (MIFI for immigration, MESS for employment, Education), financial partner contributions (notably Desjardins), and local partners such as the Municipalité des Îles, Communauté maritime des Îles, and SADC des Îles. Revenue/ARR figures, headcount time series, and detailed budget disclosures are not publicly available; the firmographic range indicates 11-50 employees. The go-to-market model is community-led, with awareness built through local media partnerships (CFIM radio), school-based referrals, and a small organic social footprint (Facebook, Instagram). The organization operates with no identified parent company, no equity backers, and is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors under an associative model.

Name

Carrefour jeunesse-emploi des Îles

Legal name

Carrefour jeunesse-emploi des Îles

Website

https://cjedesiles.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CJE des Îles is a Quebec non-profit community organization serving youth aged 15-35 in the remote Îles-de-la-Madeleine archipelago. It delivers free employment, education, entrepreneurship, immigration integration, and social development services through programs including École du courant, PASI, La Route du Boulot, Place aux jeunes, and GPS des Îles, funded primarily by Quebec government grants and local partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Employment and Community Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Education, Skills & Workforce Development Aid Programs (BPADABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Cooperation, Capacity Building & Policy Advisory Programs (BPADABAO)

Keywords

• Youth employment services
• Alternative education programs
• Immigrant integration support
• Entrepreneurship development
• Community youth outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Cap-aux-meules

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government funding and partner contributions: As a non-profit community organization, CJE des Îles operates primarily through government funding from Québec ministries (MIFI, MESS) and contributions from financial partners such as Desjardins and other community organizations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Carrefour jeunesse-emploi des Îles is a non-profit community organization that delivers free services to youth aged 15-35 in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine region of Quebec. Its service portfolio covers job search assistance, educational guidance, entrepreneurship support, financial education, autonomy development, and immigration integration, delivered through individual counseling, group workshops, and community programs such as La Route du Boulot, Place aux jeunes, PASI, École du courant, and GPS des Îles.

Product overview

Carrefour jeunesse-emploi des Îles (CJE des Îles) is a community organization serving youth in Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, providing a comprehensive suite of services organized around seven core areas: employment support, education continuation, entrepreneurship, social involvement, autonomy development, financial education, and regional living. The organization operates through multiple interconnected programs including GPS des Îles (school perseverance initiatives), École du courant (alternative schooling), La Route du Boulot (employment integration), PASI (immigrant integration), and Place aux jeunes (youth attraction to the region). The service portfolio is delivered through a centralized intake model with specialized programs addressing specific life transition needs for youth aged 16-35 and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GPS des Îles: Groupe persévérance scolaire - An initiative focused on educational success and school perseverance for youth in Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
• Place aux jeunes Îles-de-la-Madeleine
• PASI
• École du courant
• La Route du boulot

Products and services

• Emploi (Employment Support) Employment support services including job search assistance, group information sessions, career counseling, and specialized employment support for youth facing obstacles to employment in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine region.
• Études (Education Support) School information services to help youth with program selection, admission applications, and financial aid assistance for pursuing educational goals.
• Entrepreneuriat (Entrepreneurship Support) Entrepreneurial support services including Défi OSEntreprendre, La Grande journée des petits entrepreneurs, and implementation of entrepreneurial projects in schools and communities.
• Implication sociale (Social Involvement) Social involvement and volunteer opportunities for youth including artistic, cultural, and community projects, with examples such as the #Thépasseul intergenerational initiative.
• Autonomie (Autonomy Development) Support services to help youth develop autonomy in all life spheres through accompaniment, community involvement projects, and a safety net for personal growth.
• Éducation financière (Financial Education) Free financial education workshops adapted to youth reality covering topics like Introduction to Financial Life, Realizing Projects, Daily Money Management, Financial Peace, and Savings and Investment.
• Place aux jeunes Îles-de-la-Madeleine Youth attraction program for 18-35 year-olds providing personalized support for establishing, living, and working in the region, including job search assistance, housing, community connections, exploratory stays, and financial incentives.
• PASI (Programme d'accompagnement et de soutien à l'intégration) Integration support program for immigrants and newcomers to the Îles-de-la-Madeleine, providing personalized accompaniment for settlement, service access, and community participation.
• École du courant Alternative schooling environment outside standard establishments aimed at school reconnection, offering flexible schedules, secondary 1-5 level courses (French, math, English), and recognized credits for youth aged 16+.
• La Route du Boulot Socio-professional integration project for youth aged 16-30 facing employment obstacles, featuring exploratory internships, job market discovery, customer service training, application preparation, and community project participation.
• GPS des Îles (Groupe persévérance scolaire) School perseverance group mobilizing the community around education valorization, school persistence, and success for all youth and adults in Îles-de-la-Madeleine through initiatives like literacy animation, social circus workshops, and breakfast programs.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GPS des Îles (Groupe persévérance scolaire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPS des Îles is a school perseverance network coordinated by CJE des Îles, bringing together community stakeholders to improve educational outcomes for youth in Îles-de-la-Madeleine. Partners include schools, CPEs, healthcare providers, and community organizations working collaboratively on literacy, social circus, and youth leadership programs.
• Gouvernement du QuébeccoreOthersPrimary funder through various ministries including MIFI (Immigration), MESS (Employment), and Education. Provides operational funding and program support.
• CSS des Îles (Centre de services scolaires)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool board partner supporting multiple programs including École du courant alternative school, Explo-FP, Parcours Avenir, and youth leadership initiatives.
• CISSS des Îles (Centre intégré de santé et services sociaux)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health and social services authority partnering on early childhood development, mental health support, and family intervention programs.
• Place aux jeunes en régioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial network for youth attraction to rural Quebec. CJE des Îles serves as the regional antenna for the Îles-de-la-Madeleine, coordinating exploratory stays and settlement support for young people.
• Club des Petits déjeunersminorOthersSchool breakfast program providing daily nutritious snacks to all students at École aux Iris, addressing food insecurity's impact on learning.
• Municipalité des ÎlescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner supporting literacy initiatives and community development programs.
• Communauté maritime des ÎlescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional municipal authority providing funding for the internship assistance program and youth attraction initiatives.
• Chambre de commerce des ÎlesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chamber of commerce supporting youth entrepreneurship initiatives and business networking opportunities.
• Maison de la famille l'EmbellieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily resource center partnering on early childhood literacy development and family engagement programs.
• CAMI (Commission scolaire anglophone)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnglish school service center supporting mentorship programs for Grosse-Île anglophone youth.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Carrefour jeunesse-emploi de Sherbrooke: Another CJE delivering the same core suite of employment, education, entrepreneurship, immigration, and autonomy services to youth in a different Quebec region, operating under the same RCJEQ mandate.
• Réseau des Carrefours jeunesse-emploi du Québec: Provincial umbrella network of which CJE des Îles is a member. Coordinates the ~100 CJEs across Quebec, making it the closest structural peer and information-sharing body for the organization.
• SADC (Société d'aide au développement de la collectivité): Quebec/Canada regional community development corporations providing local business support, youth entrepreneurship funding, and regional vitality programming — overlapping mandate and partner footprint with CJE des Îles, which is itself a SADC partner.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA Canada: National community organization offering youth employment readiness, alternative education, newcomer integration, and social development programming across Canada, with overlapping mission areas at greater scale.
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada: National youth-services organization providing education support, employability programs, and newcomer services through local clubs, with a similar multi-program youth development model.

Others

• Centraide United Way Canada: Federated non-profit funder of community services across Canada; comparable as a sector peer and ecosystem participant rather than a direct service competitor to CJE des Îles.

Emerging players

• Maison de la famille (family resource center network): Quebec network of family resource centers providing early childhood, literacy, and family support services. Maison de la famille l'Embellie is a direct CJE partner, indicating overlapping client base and complementary programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CJEdesIles
• Instagraminstagram.com/paj_ilesdelamadeleine

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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