Place aux compétences

What Place aux compétences does

Place aux compétences is a New Brunswick-based non-profit organization headquartered in Shediac, Canada, that delivers three core service areas: entrepreneurial culture programs for youth, a French-language international student program for Grades 7-12, and training and job placement services for school drop-outs and unemployed individuals. The organization operates a community-led model in partnership with the District scolaire francophone Sud, healthcare providers, community organizations, and a network of international student agencies across multiple countries, delivering programs directly through schools across the province.

Its core product set comprises the Culture entrepreneuriale program — which includes funding applications, a project bank (Banque de projets), tools and training resources, microenterprise support, the IMPACT Journal, and the annual Pitchfest student competition — alongside the Programme international and the Formation et travail service line encompassing secondary training centers, essential skills development (Connexion compétences), and workplace internships. Notable technical components are limited to applied 3D printing used in student-led projects such as 3D-printed wheelchairs for children developed with healthcare partners.

The organization's business model rests on two revenue streams: government funding and grants supporting educational and community programs, and annual subscription fees for international student placements facilitated through international agency partners. Published fee schedules extend through 2026-2027 and the program accepts students from Grades 7-12 into francophone public schools in Canada's only officially bilingual province. Pricing for international student placements is available on request via the Director, while local entrepreneurial project funding follows an application process.

Name

Place aux compétences

Legal name

Place aux compétences

Website

https://pacnb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Place aux compétences is a New Brunswick non-profit delivering entrepreneurial education, a French-language international student program (Grades 7-12), and training/job placement services to youth, school drop-outs, and unemployed individuals across the province.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Educational and Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Placement Agencies & Local Letting/Relocation Services for Students (EDAIALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

In-Country Placement, Homestay & On-Ground Coordination Services (EDAIAGAM), Education Systems & Skills Technical Assistance (BPADAEAI), Outbound Exchange Advising, Placement & Nomination Services (EDAIABAL), Workplace & Career Integration for Immigrants (Credentialing, Job Readiness) (EDAAADAE), Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH), Workforce Development, Employment Readiness & Job Placement (BPADAKAE)

Keywords

• Entrepreneurial education programs
• International student services
• Youth workforce training
• Francophone school programs
• Community entrepreneurship support

Headquarters

HQ city

Shediac

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Grants: Organization receives government funding to support educational and community programs for school dropouts and unemployed people
2. International Student Program Fees: Fees charged for international student placement in New Brunswick francophone schools, with published fee schedules for 2026-2027

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Place aux compétences is a non-profit organization based in Shediac, New Brunswick, that delivers three core service areas: (1) Culture entrepreneuriale — student entrepreneurship programs featuring funding applications, a project bank, tools, training, and micro-enterprise support for schools; (2) Programme international — French-language international student placements for Grades 7-12 in francophone public schools in Canada's only officially bilingual province; and (3) Formation et travail — secondary training centers, essential skills development, and workplace internships for school dropouts and unemployed individuals.

Product overview

Place aux compétences is a New Brunswick-based organization offering three core service areas: Entrepreneurial Culture (Culture entrepreneuriale) supporting student entrepreneurship with funding applications, project banks, tools, training, microenterprises, and the IMPACT journal; the International Program (Programme international) for French-language international students in grades 7-12; and Training & Job Placement (Formation et travail) providing secondary training centers, essential skills development, and workplace internships. The organization also runs special initiatives like Pitchfest, student competitions, and 3D printing projects for community impact.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Culture entrepreneuriale (Entrepreneurial Culture)
• Programme international (International Student Program)
• Formation et travail (Training & Job Placement)
• Pitchfest (3, 2, 1... pitch!)

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• District scolaire francophone SudcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Francophone Sud School District collaborates with Place aux compétences on entrepreneurial culture programs and educational initiatives, including the 3D-printed wheelchair project involving students from five schools
• Centre de réadaptation Stan CassidycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Healthcare rehabilitation center partnered with Place aux compétences and District scolaire francophone Sud to develop 3D-printed wheelchairs for children, bringing together students and healthcare professionals
• Clinique de psychologie BalanceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Psychology clinic collaborated with students from École Les Éclaireurs on 3D-printed red shoe project for FASD awareness, providing business mentorship and community outreach opportunities
• International Student Agencies (Various Countries)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Partner agencies from around the world recruit international students and represent Place aux compétences' New Brunswick French International Student Program to welcome students from Grades 7-12

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB): New Brunswick's francophone community college providing secondary-level training and adult education. Comparable because it delivers francophone vocational training in the same province, partially overlapping the secondary training centers offering.
• Canadian Bureau for International Education: A national non-profit advancing international education in Canada. Comparable because it supports international student programs and cross-border educational exchange, operating at a broader national scale than Place aux compétences.
• YMCA of Greater Toronto / YMCAs across Canada: National non-profit delivering employment services, newcomer integration, and youth skills programs. Comparable business model as a community non-profit combining essential-skills training, employment support, and youth programs — though at much larger scale.
• Study in Canada / EduCanada (Government of Canada): Government initiative promoting Canada as a study destination to international students. Comparable because it sits in the international-student-recruitment funnel that Place aux compétences leverages for its New Brunswick francophone program.

Direct peers

• Fédération de la jeunesse canadienne-française (FJCF): National francophone youth non-profit supporting young Canadians in French-language programming. Comparable because it operates francophone youth programs and entrepreneurship/employment initiatives similar to Place aux compétences' pillars.
• YES Employment Services: New Brunswick-focused non-profit providing essential skills training, employment readiness, and job placement for unemployed individuals. Closely aligned with Place aux compétences' Formation et travail pillar and dropout-targeted services.
• Junior Achievement Canada: Non-profit delivering entrepreneurship education to Canadian youth in schools. Directly comparable because Place aux compétences' Culture entrepreneuriale pillar mirrors JA's school-based entrepreneurship programs and pitch competitions.

Regional players

• Francophone Immigration Support Network (Réseaux en immigration francophone): Regional francophone newcomer-serving organization supporting settlement and integration in New Brunswick. Comparable because it addresses integration of francophone newcomers, partially overlapping with Place aux compétences' international student hosting and workforce integration work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/PlaceAuxComp%C3%A9ENCEShediac
• Facebookfacebook.com/pacnb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/place-aux-comp%C3%A9ENCES
• Instagraminstagram.com/pac_nb

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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