e2c

What e2c does

E2C Marseille (École de la deuxième chance de Marseille) is a French non-profit vocational training association (Association loi 1901, SIRENE 418915724), established in 1997-1998 as the first École de la Deuxième Chance in Europe. The organization delivers free, stipend-bearing competency-based training programs for young people aged 16-25 who are without employment or qualifications, operating three physical sites in the Marseille metropolitan area: Campus Saint-Louis (15th arrondissement, 4 hectares with 10,000m² of covered facilities), Campus Romain Rolland (9th arrondissement), and a branch in Miramas. With approximately 90 salaried staff, E2C Marseille welcomes nearly 1,000 trainees annually and offers six specialized training tracks (Filières) — Filière Classique (general pathway with rolling admissions), Filière Pâtisserie, Filière Restauration, Filière Transport & Logistique (with CACES certification, 18-25 only, supported by Fondation CMA CGM), Filière Atelier ULM (7-month aeronautical aircraft construction with Aviation Sans Frontières and Fondaher), and Filière Bleue (4-month maritime professions, financed by Région Sud). Average program duration is 5-6 months (range 2-12 months) covering 120 occupations, with a 63% graduate success rate and 100% enterprise passage through apprenticeship stages at 2,500+ partner companies.

The organization operates a Restaurant Pédagogique (open Tuesday-Thursday to the public at €6-€24 menu tiers) functioning as both a hands-on training environment and ancillary revenue source, and serves as an official DELF French language examination center (€80-€120 per level A1-B2, capped at 20 candidates per session). Its proprietary EDA digital platform provides remote access to level-adapted training content and direct trainer communication, supporting individualized follow-up outside physical campus hours. Trainees receive monthly stipends from SUDREMU — a regional public payer — at €224.68 (16-18 years), €561.68 (18-25 years), and €769.49 (workers with disabilities).

E2C Marseille's revenue model is overwhelmingly public-funded: an annual operating budget of €7M is anchored by €6M in subsidies from the Prefecture of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Ville de Marseille, Département Bouches-Du-Rhône, Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, and the European Union via the FSE+ program (up to €3.49M of a €10.84M eligible project cost for the 2021-2027 cycle). Supplementary revenue streams include apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage), DELF exam fees, and pedagogical restaurant sales — collectively marginal against the public-subsidy base. The organization is Qualiopi-certified (French national quality standard for training organizations) and holds founding-member status within the E2C France network, which now spans 146 sites across 12 regions, 64 departments, and 5 overseas territories. Henri CARBUCCIA serves as President, with a Board of Directors representative of its public funders.

Name

e2c

Legal name

E2C Marseille

Website

https://e2c-marseille.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

E2C Marseille is a French non-profit vocational training association that delivers free, stipend-bearing competency-based programs for unemployed youth aged 16-25 across six specialized tracks, operating three campuses in the Marseille metropolitan area under predominantly public funding.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Marseille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Subsidies: Annual budget of 7M€ with 6M€ coming from public subsidies. Funded by Prefecture of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Ville de Marseille, Département Bouches-Du-Rhône, and Région Sud Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur.
2. European Social Fund (FSE): FSE+ funding of up to 3,490,250€ (32.19% of total eligible cost of 10,842,743.86€) for the 2021-2027 programming period under the regional program for Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Massif des Alpes.
3. Stagiaire Remuneration from SUDREMU: Trainees receive monthly stipends through SUDREMU (public regional payer): 224.68€ for 16-18 years, 561.68€ for 18-25 years, 769.49€ for disabled workers, with additional support for single parents with prior work history.
4. Apprenticeship Tax (Taxe d'apprentissage): Companies voluntarily allocate a portion of their apprenticeship tax to support E2C Marseille, strengthening youth employability and supporting innovative pedagogical projects.
5. DELF Exam Fees: E2C Marseille serves as an official DELF examination center collecting fees: A1 80€, A2 95€, B1 110€, B2 120€ (20 candidates per level per session).
6. Restaurant Pedagogique Revenue: Pedagogical restaurant operated by trainees offering bistronomic formulas: Expérience Complète 24€, Menu Duo 20€, Plat du Jour 14€, Plaisir Sucré 6€.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

E2C Marseille is a non-profit vocational training organization that delivers free, paid (stipend-bearing) competency-based training programs for young people aged 16-25 who are without employment or diploma. It operates six specialized training tracks (Filières) covering general trades, pastry, restaurant/hospitality, transport and logistics, aeronautical ULM construction, and maritime professions, alternating classroom instruction with mandatory enterprise internship stages at over 2,500 partner companies.

Product overview

E2C Marseille (École de la deuxième chance de Marseille) is a professional integration training organization offering a portfolio of six specialized training tracks (Filières) for youth aged 16-25 without employment or diploma: Filière Classique (general program), Filière Pâtisserie (pastry), Filière Restauration (restaurant/hospitality), Filière Transport & Logistique (transport/logistics), Filière Atelier ULM (aeronautical aircraft construction), and Filière Bleue (maritime). The organization operates a Restaurant Pédagogique for hands-on practical training, offers DELF French language certification exams, and provides the EDA digital platform for remote learning and trainer contact. The training is free, remunerated, and follows a competency-based approach with alternating theory and enterprise internships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Filière Classique General professional integration training program for youth aged 16-25 covering multiple trades including commerce, early childhood, security, and specialized professions like scuba diving welding, with rolling entries every two weeks.
• Filière Pâtisserie Specialized pastry training program for youth aged 16-25, delivered at the pedagogical restaurant with experienced professionals, offering learners the ability to learn, develop, or perfect pastry skills.
• Filière Restauration Restaurant and hospitality sector training for youth aged 16-25, teaching kitchen and service skills at the pedagogical restaurant alongside experienced professionals.
• Filière Transport & Logistique 4-month accelerated training in transport and logistics professions for youth aged 18-25, including CACES certification, mobility solutions, and equipment provision, supported by Fondation CMA CGM.
• Filière Atelier de construction d'un ULM 7-month aeronautical and industrial training program for youth aged 16-25 involving the construction of a Ninja-type ultralight aircraft, in partnership with Aviation Sans Frontières, Mission Locale, and Fondaher.
• Filière Bleue 4-month maritime professions training program for youth aged 16-25 covering deckhand, port agent, station agent, nautical maintenance, and fishmongery roles, with practical workshops, simulations, and immersive field trips.
• Restaurant Pédagogique Hands-on training restaurant operated by E2C Marseille students, open Tuesday to Thursday year-round, offering bistro-style menus and refined seasonal cuisine at affordable prices for real-world restaurant experience.
• DELF (Diplôme d'études en langue française) Official French language diploma examination for non-French speaking adults, evaluating communicative competencies at A1, A2, B1, and B2 levels aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, with sessions in March, June, and November.

Quantifiable outcome

• 63% success rate for trainees completing the program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aviation Sans FrontièrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation charity supporting the ULM aircraft construction training program. Provides expertise and potentially aircraft-related resources for the 7-month aéronautique training track.
• Mission LocalecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal employment mission for youth providing referrals to E2C Marseille's training programs. Part of the prescriber network directing young people to training.
• FondahercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting the ULM aircraft construction training program, contributing to the 7-month aéronautique training pathway.
• Fondation CMA CGMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor logistics foundation supporting E2C's Transport & Logistics program. Provides CACES certification, mobility solutions, and essential equipment for trainees.
• Prefecture of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurcoreOthersRegional prefecture providing public funding and FSE (European Social Fund) coordination for E2C Marseille operations.
• Ville de MarseillecoreOthersCity of Marseille providing public funding support for E2C Marseille's training operations.
• Département Bouches-Du-RhônecoreOthersDepartmental council providing public funding support for E2C Marseille's operations.
• Région Sud Provence Alpes Côte d'AzurcoreOthersRegional council providing public funding support, including trainee stipends, for E2C Marseille. Also providing financing for the Filière Bleue maritime program.
• European Union (FSE+)coreOthersEuropean Social Fund providing up to 3,490,250€ (32.19% of eligible costs) for the 2021-2027 programming period under the regional cohesion policy.
• MACIF AssurancesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company sponsoring inter-E2C sports tournaments, demonstrating CSR commitment to youth integration.
• 2500+ Enterprise PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of over 2500 local enterprises hosting E2C trainees for apprenticeship stages, providing work experience, and potential employment. Includes major retailers, energy companies, and various sectors.
• E2C France NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of 55 E2C members managing 146 sites across 12 regions, 64 departments, and 5 overseas territories. E2C Marseille was the first E2C in Europe (1997-1998).

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AFPA (Association nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes): France's national adult vocational training association, offering competency-based programs across trades with similar trainee populations (job seekers, low-qualified adults) and publicly funded delivery model.
• Greta (GRoupements d'ETAblissements publics): Network of publicly-funded continuing education groupings attached to French high schools, providing vocational training to adults and youth in professional transition, with overlapping funder base (Région, EU, OPCO).
• E2C France (national network): Federation of 55 E2C member organizations operating 146 sites across France. E2C Marseille is a founding member; sister sites offer directly comparable second-chance vocational training programs to the same 16-25 NEET target population.
• EPIDE (Établissement pour l'insertion dans l'emploi): State-funded French youth integration program targeting 18-25 NEETs with residential/voluntary military-style training. Highly comparable mission (employment integration of unqualified youth) and overlapping public funding sources.
• Compagnons du Devoir: French vocational training network specializing in traditional trades (carpentry, masonry, etc.) with a learning-through-travel pedagogy. Comparable competency-based trade training model and youth integration outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Apprentis d'Auteuil: Large French foundation operating youth vocational training, housing, and family support services. Comparable in serving at-risk youth for employment but broader scope (education through housing) and significantly larger institutional footprint.
• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi): France's national employment agency and key prescriber partner of E2C Marseille. Operates the broader public employment-services ecosystem within which E2C Marseille delivers training as a contracted provider.

Others

• Mission Locale: National network of local youth guidance organizations (Mission Locales) that act as E2C Marseille's primary prescriber channel. Highly relevant as upstream feeder of trainees and as a parallel public youth-employment service.

Emerging players

• Pôle Formation UIMM (French metallurgy industry training): Industry-specific vocational training network for metallurgy/manufacturing trades, with enterprise-driven apprenticeship focus. Comparable model combining subsidized training, enterprise stages, and competency-based certification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/e2cmarseille
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfHFGCuDojYQHB_-wcbQcrg
• Facebookfacebook.com/E2CMarseille
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/e2cmarseille
• Instagraminstagram.com/e2cmarseille
• TikToktiktok.com/@e2cmarseille

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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