What Cfa-eve does

CFA EVE (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis de l'Evry Val d'Essonne) is a private higher-education apprenticeship training center founded in 1995 and managed by the non-profit association AGESUP. Headquartered in Evry-Courcouronnes, Île-de-France, it operates as a three-sided connector between 3,113 apprentices (2025), 2,500 partner enterprises, and 20+ pedagogical institutions including Université Evry Paris-Saclay, Mines ParisTech, Télécom SudParis, ENSIIE, Institut Mines-Télécom Business School, ENSCI, and École des Ponts. The center offers 122 formations spanning pre-bac to Bac+6 across commerce, IT, engineering, healthcare, social work, law, and management, delivered on partner campuses rather than at CFA-owned premises.

The technology stack is operational rather than productized: the EVA digital liaison notebook tracks apprentice progression across stakeholders; the TUT'OR platform (2018, Île-de-France innovation award) trains company tutors; a VR interview simulator (2019) provides immersive practice; and Éva, an AI information assistant announced August 2023, serves as a community concierge. Distribution is hybrid: dedicated enterprise relations managers drive B2B engagement, supplemented by an annual Forum de Recrutement (20th edition scheduled May 2026), Seekube virtual forums, and the national 1jeune1alternance marketplace. Marketing channels span website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Revenue is structurally non-customer-of-record: apprentices train free of charge, while employers fund contracts via OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) financing at NPEC rates set by branches and validated by France Compétences, plus a mandatory €750 employer contribution for level 6/7 contracts from July 2025. Government hiring subsidies (up to €5,000 per contract for companies under 250 employees) further subsidize demand. CFA EVE holds ISO 9001, Qualiopi (clean audit, 2020), and Label Alternance (74 of 94 formations certified, third consecutive year, 2024) credentials, providing regulatory access to public funding flows.

Name

Cfa-eve

Legal name

CFA EVE

Website

https://cfa-eve.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CFA EVE is a non-profit higher-education apprenticeship center in Île-de-France, founded 1995, connecting 3,113 apprentices with 2,500 partner enterprises across 122 formations (pre-bac to Bac+6) delivered through 20+ partner universities and engineering schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apprenticeship Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Assessment, Certification & Qualifications Frameworks (BPADAKAL)

Keywords

• Apprenticeship training programs
• Vocational higher education
• Work-study training
• Talent recruitment services
• Apprenticeship contract management

Headquarters

HQ city

Evry-Courcouronnes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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. OPCO Training Contract Financing: Funding from Opérateurs de Compétences (OPCO) - professional skill operators. In the private sector, training financing is defined nationally by professional branches and covered by OPCOs. The company ensures financing arrangements with pedagogical partners. As of July 2025 reform, each apprenticeship contract generates a prorated financial coverage based on NPEC (Niveau de Prise en Charge) set by branches and validated by France Compétences.
2. Mandatory Company Training Contributions: Employers contribute to apprenticeship funding through a single contribution combining the apprenticeship tax and training contribution: 1.23% of payroll for companies with fewer than 11 employees, 1.68% for companies with 11+ employees. As of July 2025, a mandatory remainder of €750 is charged per apprenticeship contract.
3. Employer Apprenticeship Contribution (for levels 6 and 7): For apprenticeship contracts concluded from July 1, 2025, in level 6 or 7 training (Bac+3 to Bac+5), employers must contribute €750 as a flat participation. Reduced to €200 if the contract is broken and followed by a new contract with another employer.
4. Free for Apprentices: Training under apprenticeship contracts is free for apprentices. The organization does not generate revenue directly from students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CFA EVE is a university apprenticeship training center (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) in the Île-de-France region that connects apprentices, companies, and higher education institutions. It delivers 100+ work-study training programs from pre-bac to Bac+6 across disciplines such as business, IT, engineering, healthcare, and social sciences, while managing the administrative, financial, and contractual aspects of apprenticeship contracts. The organization also runs an annual recruitment forum and dedicated enterprise relations team to match partner companies with apprentices.

Product overview

CFA EVE is a university apprenticeship training center (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) serving the Île-de-France region, particularly the Essonne department. Founded in 1995, it operates as a connector between higher education institutions, apprentices, and companies. The organization offers over 100 training programs from pre-bac to Bac+6 levels across diverse disciplines including business, IT, engineering, healthcare, and social sciences. These programs are delivered through partner educational institutions while CFA EVE manages the administrative, financial, and contractual aspects of apprenticeships. The center provides student support services including CV workshops, interview coaching, and job placement assistance through its recruitment forum and the 1jeune1alternance platform. CFA EVE also develops technology-enabled services including the EVA digital liaison notebook, the TUT'OR tutor training platform, virtual reality interview simulations, and the Éva AI assistant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CFA EVE Training Programs Over 100 vocational and higher-education training programs delivered from pre-bac to Bac+6 across disciplines including Accounting-Management-Finance-Audit, IT-Telecommunications, Commerce-Marketing-Communication, Management-Human Resources-Law-Economics, Logistics-Quality, Industry-Environment-Energy, Social-Health-Sociology, Real Estate-Construction, and Industrial Design. Programs are delivered through 20+ partner pedagogical institutions for apprentices and companies in the Île-de-France region.
• Apprenticeship Contract Management End-to-end administrative, legal, and financial management of apprenticeship (contrat d'apprentissage) and professionalization (contrat de professionnalisation) contracts, including OPCO financing arrangements, contract registration through official portals, and mediation between apprentices, training institutions, and partner companies.
• Annual Recruitment Forum (Forum de Recrutement) Major annual in-person event connecting partner companies with pre-screened apprentice candidates. The 2025 edition featured 78 companies and nearly 1,000 candidates, resulting in approximately 360 apprenticeship contracts signed; free participation for both companies and candidates.
• Apprentice Support Services Comprehensive support services for apprentices including CV workshops, interview coaching with specialized HR consultants, virtual reality interview simulation training, and access to the 1jeune1alternance platform for job offer consulting and applications.
• CANDIDATURE Online Application System Digital platform that allows candidates to access application deadlines, download detailed program information, and submit apprenticeship applications through dematerialized processes for over 100 training programs.
• EVA Digital Liaison Notebook (Carnet de liaison dématérialisé) Digital apprentice progress tracking system that monitors student development throughout the training cycle, enabling real-time communication between the CFA, apprentices, and company tutors (maîtres d'apprentissage).
• TUT'OR Tutor Training Platform Online training platform for company tutors (maîtres d'apprentissage) with four modules covering Recruitment and Integration, Relations with School, Rights and Duties, and Progression and Autonomy; includes knowledge assessment and certification features.
• Virtual Reality Interview Simulation Immersive 3D job interview simulator using VR headsets and controllers that allows apprentices to practice interview skills in realistic virtual professional environments including reception, meeting recruiters, and responding to questions; module duration approximately 45 minutes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94.0% exam pass rate in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Université Evry Paris-SaclaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary university partner and founding institution of CFA EVE. UFR Sciences et Technologies, UFR DSP, IUT d'Evry Val d'Essonne, and IAE Evry all deliver programs through the CFA. Programs include licences and masters in management, law, sciences, and professional fields.
• Institut Mines-Télécom Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious business and engineering school hosting Bachelor and Master level programs through CFA EVE, including International Business Engineer specialized programs.
• Télécom SudPariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Institut Polytechnique de Paris. Hosts engineer title programs in networks, computer science, and telecommunications through CFA EVE, including specialized masters in cybersecurity and infrastructure.
• ENSIIE (Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Informatique pour l'Industrie et l'Entreprise)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite computer science engineering school delivering engineer title programs specializing in computer science for industry and business.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational conservatory delivering professional degree programs across multiple campuses (Evry, Créteil, Cergy, Boulogne) including licences professionnelles in management, accounting, and commerce.
• Mines ParisTechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious engineering school (Mines Paris) offering Master 2 programs in energy and engineer title programs in energy specialties through CFA EVE.
• UPEC (Université Paris-Est Créteil)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversité Paris-Est Créteil contributes Master Commerce Électronique and Master Management des PME/ETI programs through CFA EVE.
• Université de Versailles-Saint Quentin en YvelinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution contributing Master 2 programs in sociology and Administration Economique et Sociale through CFA EVE.
• IRFASEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial work training institute delivering Diplôme d'Etat programs (Educatif et Social, Moniteur Educateur, Assistant de Service Social, Educateur Jeunes Enfants) in partnership with CFA EVE.
• ENSCI (Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign school contributing Mastère Spécialisé in Creation et Technologie Contemporaine to CFA EVE offerings.
• Ecole des Ponts et ChausséesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious civil engineering school offering Mastère Spécialisé Directeur de projet en énergie through CFA EVE.
• AGESUP (Association pour la promotion et la Gestion d'un centre d'enseignement supérieur à Evry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent association responsible for managing CFA EVE operations. Created the CFA in 1995 to meet demand from structures seeking to train and professionalize future collaborators from the university world.
• ANASUP (Association Nationale pour l'Apprentissage dans le Supérieur)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association for apprenticeship in higher education. CFA EVE is a member; ANASUP advocates for apprenticeship development policy and published 34 proposals for presidential elections on strengthening apprenticeship.
• ESSI (Evry-Sénart Sciences et Innovation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation uniting higher education and research actors of the Grand Paris Sud territory. CFA EVE is a founding member; ESSI promotes scientific excellence and innovation through common projects.
• Région Ile de FrancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional government providing financial support to CFA EVE operations. Supporter of TUT'OR platform development and various apprenticeship initiatives.
• COSEM Evry-CourcouronnesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultidisciplinary health center partnership providing healthcare services to CFA EVE apprentices including free consultations, 100% health coverage (dental, medical), psychology services, and no upfront payment for sector 1 care.
• Crous de VersaillesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent housing authority providing 50 dedicated apartments in Résidence Marguerite Yourcenar for CFA EVE apprentices. Located near university and IUT campuses in Evry-Courcouronnes.
• Engagement JeunescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization co-constructing professional ecosystem with youth, major companies, and training centers. Awards Label Alternance certification; CFA EVE has 74 of 94 formations certified. Provides free services including internship/alternance offers, CV database, and former student tracking.
• SeekubeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVirtual recruitment event platform used by CFA EVE for online forums. Seekube organizes hundreds of recruitment jobdatings annually, enabling companies to easily meet interesting candidates.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• ISCOD: Digital-first apprenticeship provider focused on remote Bac+3 to Bac+5 programs in IT, marketing and management; comparable business model (alternance intermediation) but with a digital-native, geographically unconstrained delivery approach.
• INSEEC: Private higher education group offering Bachelor to Master programs in commerce, engineering and luxury; comparable in offering work-study (alternance) tracks feeding French enterprises, though as a private degree-granting school rather than a pure CFA intermediary.

Direct peers

• CCI Formation Île-de-France: Chamber of Commerce training arm in Île-de-France offering apprenticeship and continuing education across multiple disciplines; directly comparable as a regional CFA competing for the same enterprise clients and apprentice candidates as CFA EVE.
• AFTRAL: One of France's largest CFAs focused on transport, logistics and supply chain apprenticeship; comparable in scale and in employer-driven apprenticeship intermediation, though specializing in a narrower vertical.
• CESI: Network of apprenticeship engineering schools delivering Bac+2 to Bac+5 programs in IT, industry and management across France; structurally comparable as a higher-education CFA operating through employer-financed alternance contracts.

Regional players

• IFA Supérieur / CFA SUP: Network of apprenticeship training organizations focused on Bac+3 to Bac+5 programs; structurally comparable as a higher-education CFA intermediating OPCO-financed alternance contracts across multiple partner schools.
• Formaposte: La Poste group's apprenticeship subsidiary offering Bac to Bac+5 programs in commerce, IT and logistics; comparable as an employer-anchored CFA with company-driven recruit flows, but operating within a single corporate ecosystem rather than across industries.

Broad incumbents

• CEGOS: International corporate training and consulting firm with strong French presence; comparable in providing corporate and individual learning programs (including certified pathways) but with a broader management/soft-skills focus rather than alternance administration.
• CNAM: National conservatory delivering professional degrees via work-study across Île-de-France campuses; a current pedagogical partner of CFA EVE but also an alternative placement channel enterprise clients could use, with comparable Bac to Bac+5 offerings.
• AFPA: National association for adult vocational training offering qualifying programs across France; comparable as a large-scale training provider with state-recognized certifications, but focused on adult reskilling rather than initial alternance.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCz7vahAm8eokrcCQNGCJDug
• Facebookfacebook.com/cfaeve
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cfa-eve
• Instagraminstagram.com/cfa_eve

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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