CFA Jean Bosco

What CFA Jean Bosco does

CFA Jean Bosco is a private, non-profit vocational training center (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) operating within the Catholic education network of Hauts-de-France, France. Founded approximately 25 years ago, the organization delivers apprenticeship-based training programs spanning 16 professional domains and 244 distinct curricula from CAP (vocational certificate, Niveau 3) through Bac+5 (Master's level, Niveau 7), preparing apprentices for state-recognized diplomas. Its operational footprint comprises 59 partner establishments (Unités de Formation par Apprentissage, or UFAs) distributed across major cities in the region including Lille, Amiens, Arras, Dunkerque, Valenciennes, Roubaix, and Tourcoing.

The organization serves three primary stakeholder groups: apprentices (5,000+ trained annually), partner companies (10,000+ enterprises that host apprentices), and parents of young apprentices. It supports these audiences through two proprietary digital platforms — BOSCO (applibosco.fr) for apprentice management and administrative tracking, and DISCO (mydisco.fr) for training resources — supplemented by the recently launched Maestro program (July 2026) for free online training of apprenticeship supervisors on the employer side. Core training delivery relies on standard LMS and administrative systems.

Revenue is generated primarily through OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) funding under the French apprenticeship system, with payment structured as 50% advance within 30 days of contract deposit, 25% before month 7, and balance at month 10. Training is free for apprentices, with costs covered by OPCO contributions and employer participation. The organization maintains Qualiopi certification for both standard training actions and apprenticeship training actions, has achieved an 80% exam success rate, and is registered with the prefecture of Lille under number W802003068. The company is directed by Jean-François DESBONNET.

Name

CFA Jean Bosco

Legal name

CFA Jean Bosco

Website

https://cfajeanbosco.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CFA Jean Bosco is a non-profit apprenticeship training center within the Catholic education network in Hauts-de-France, France, delivering 244 programs from CAP to Bac+5 across 16 professional domains to 5,000+ apprentices annually via 59 partner establishments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training & Apprenticeship Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional education
• Workforce training
• Alternance certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainghin-en-Mélantois

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Contract Funding via OPCO: Revenue is generated through OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) payments based on annual training fees determined by each professional branch for the targeted diploma. Payment structure includes 50% advance within 30 days of contract deposit, 25% before end of month 7, and balance at month 10.
2. Government-Funded Training: Training is funded through the French apprenticeship system, with costs covered for apprentices via OPCO contributions and government subsidies. Apprentices receive remuneration based on age and contract year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CFA Jean Bosco delivers apprenticeship-based vocational training from CAP (Niveau 3) to Bac+5 (Niveau 7) through 244 programs across 16 professional domains, operated via a network of 59 partner establishments (UFA) in Hauts-de-France. The organization provides free, state-recognized training funded through OPCO contracts, complemented by the BOSCO and DISCO digital platforms for apprentice management and learning resources.

Product overview

CFA Jean Bosco is an apprenticeship training center (Centre de Formation en Apprentissage) operating as part of the Catholic education network in Hauts-de-France, France. The organization offers a portfolio of more than 200 apprenticeship training programs spanning CAP (Niveau 3) through Bac+5 (Niveau 7) across 16 professional domains, delivered through over 50 partner establishments (Unités de Formation par Apprentissage - UFA). The core educational service is supplemented by digital platforms BOSCO and DISCO for apprentice and student support, and the Maestro free online training program for apprenticeship supervisors. Training is free and paid for apprentices, funded through OPCO partnerships with employers. The institution holds Qualiopi certification for both standard training actions and apprenticeship-based training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BOSCO: Digital platform for CFA Jean Bosco apprentices to access learning resources and track their training progress.
• DISCO

Products and services

• Apprenticeship Training Programs (Formation en Apprentissage) 244 apprenticeship-based vocational training programs spanning CAP (Niveau 3) to Bac+5 (Niveau 7) across 16 professional domains (Commerce, BTP, Artisanat, Hôtellerie-restauration, Santé social, Industrie, Informatique, etc.), delivered through a network of 59 UFA partner establishments in Hauts-de-France. Free for apprentices, paid via OPCO.
• BOSCO Platform Internal digital platform (applibosco.fr) that lets apprentices of CFA Jean Bosco access training resources, manage their apprenticeship records, track progress, and interact with the CFA.
• DISCO Platform Digital training resource platform (mydisco.fr) for apprentices and students, providing access to educational content and tools related to their alternating training programs.
• Maestro - Formation des maîtres d'apprentissage A free short online training program designed for apprenticeship supervisors (maîtres d'apprentissage), providing concrete tools and guidance to support employers in training their apprentices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% exam success rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Partner Enterprises (10,000+)coreOthersOver 10,000 companies partner with CFA Jean Bosco to hire apprentices. These companies provide on-the-job training opportunities and contribute to apprenticeship contract funding through OPCO.
• UFA Partner Establishments (50+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 50 Catholic education establishments (UFA) across Hauts-de-France serve as training locations. Each UFA offers specific programs and serves local geographic areas including Lille (10), Amiens (6), Arras (2), and others.
• Plateforme BOSCO (applibosco.fr)coreTechnology or IntegrationInternal digital platform for apprentice management, tracking progress, and administrative support. Available at applibosco.fr.
• Plateforme DISCO (mydisco.fr)coreTechnology or IntegrationInternal digital training resource platform for apprentices. Available at mydisco.fr.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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