ecole de la deuxieme chance

What ecole de la deuxieme chance does

École de la Deuxième Chance de Seine-Saint-Denis (E2C93) is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 2001 that delivers free second-chance education and vocational training to approximately 600 young people aged 16-25 per year who lack formal qualifications and are not in employment, education, or training (NEET). Operating across four sites in Seine-Saint-Denis (Pantin, La Courneuve, Rosny-sous-Bois, and Sevran), the school runs an individualized competency-based program (approche par compétences individualisée) structured around a 3-week school / 3-week company alternation rhythm with permanent open enrollment year-round. The pedagogical model combines remedial education in French, mathematics, and IT with professional skills development, citizenship education through cultural visits (Panthéon, Basilique Saint-Denis, Musée Carnavalet), philosophy and theatre workshops, sports and outdoor challenges (Stade de France events, 4,215m mountaineering expeditions), and specialized support including weekly psychologist and social worker permanences plus dedicated disability referents on each site.

The technical stack is light and pedagogically oriented rather than AI-driven: an augmented reality sandbox (bac à sable à réalité augmentée) using a Kinect 3D module for geography, mathematics, and ecology instruction; 3D-printed objects produced by trainees; and podcast production equipment used in partnership with La Gaîté Lyrique's Sonique studio. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary models, or data flywheel mechanics are evidenced. The program issues an Attestation de Compétences Acquises upon completion, documenting both theoretical and company-validated practical competencies, and follows up with trainees every three months for one year post-exit.

E2C93 is primarily funded by French public sources (State, Île-de-France Region, Seine-Saint-Denis Department), the taxe d'apprentissage (apprenticeship tax, ~15% of budget), donations from individuals and companies leveraging its intérêt général status, and project-specific grants from foundations including Fondation Edith Cresson and Fondation pour la Mémoire de l'Esclavage. Distribution to trainees occurs through four physical sites plus institutional referral channels (Mission Locale, social services). The organization maintains an ecosystem of 8,280 partner companies hosting alternating placements, with named enterprise partners spanning logistics, banking, retail, datacenters, postal services, airports, and rail. The organization has been directed by Hervé Coué since late 2015, who led a turnaround from internal and financial crisis to stabilization by 2017, achieving approximately €2 million in cumulative budget savings without site closures. Outcomes include 65% positive exits (employment, training, or apprenticeship) and 83% trainee satisfaction. E2C93 is Qualiopi-certified and was recognized with the Prix Ilan Halimi at Matignon in 2022.

Name

ecole de la deuxieme chance

Legal name

L'école de la deuxième chance de Seine-Saint-Denis

Website

https://e2c93.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

E2C93 is a French non-profit association providing free second-chance vocational training to approximately 600 NEET youth aged 16-25 annually across four sites in Seine-Saint-Denis, using a 3-week school / 3-week company alternation model funded by public subsidies, apprenticeship tax, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intensive Bootcamps & Accelerated ASE Programs (EDAAABAH), Adult Learner Support Services (Advising, Case Management, Wraparound Supports) (EDAAABAJ)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Second chance education
• Youth workforce development
• Alternating training programs
• Adult remedial education

Headquarters

HQ city

La Courneuve

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taxe d'apprentissage (Apprenticeship Tax): Companies subject to the apprenticeship tax can direct up to 100% of their levy to the E2C93. This represents approximately 15% of the school's budget and is a major revenue stream.
2. Public subsidies and institutional funding: Core operational funding from government bodies including the State, the Region, and the Department of Seine-Saint-Denis.
3. Donations (individuals and companies): The association is recognized as being of general interest (intérêt général), allowing it to receive donations from individuals and companies, which generate tax advantages for donors. Project-specific funding from company foundations is also received.
4. Project grants: Funding for specific pedagogical projects from foundations such as the Fondation Edith Cresson for the E2C network (e.g., mountain expedition project) and the Fondation pour la Mémoire de l'Esclavage (5,000 euros for a slavery-history pedagogical project).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

E2C93 delivers a free, individualized 6-10 month alternating training program (3 weeks at school / 3 weeks in partner companies) for young people aged 16-25 without diplomas or qualifications in Seine-Saint-Denis, France. The program combines remedial education (French, mathematics, IT), French as a Foreign Language (FLE), professional project coaching, civic education, philosophy and theater workshops, sports activities, and company immersion placements, culminating in an Attestation de Compétences Acquises. The school also provides accessibility services for trainees with disabilities and maintains one year of post-exit follow-up support.

Product overview

E2C93 (École de la Deuxième Chance de Seine-Saint-Denis) is an educational and training organization offering a unified program for young people aged 16-25 without diplomas or qualifications. The core offering is a 6-10 month personalized training program in alternating rhythm (3 weeks at school, 3 weeks in partner companies), complemented by individualized support, French language courses, civic education through cultural visits, philosophy and theater workshops, and sports activities. The organization operates across four sites (Pantin, La Courneuve, Rosny-sous-Bois, Sevran) and issues an 'Attestation de Compétences Acquises' upon completion. All programs are accessible to people with disabilities through dedicated referents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formation en Alternance E2C93
• Accompagnement Individualisé
• Formation en Français Langue Étrangère (FLE)
• Attestation de Compétences Acquises
• Accessibilité Handicap
• Ateliers Philosophiques et Théâtre
• Parcours Citoyen

Quantifiable outcome

• 65% positive exits (employment, training, or apprenticeship upon program completion)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• DILCRAH / Ligue de l'enseignementsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Awarded the Prix Ilan Halimi at Matignon to the Rosny-sous-Bois site for a cultural project with the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme creating audio accessibility capsules.
• RandstadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerE2C93 signed a convention with Randstad (temporary staffing company) and AFPA for a logistics career pathway. Young people receive remedial training at E2C93, complete company internships and temp assignments, then enter a 2-month qualifying training at AFPA to earn the Titre Professionnel de préparateur de commandes. Results include rapid employment and some CDIs secured.
• Coca-Cola Europacific PartnerssecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner5 E2C93 trainees participated in a workplace immersion at Coca-Cola's headquarters alongside 45 young people from 6 E2C schools. Activities included supply chain, marketing, and shopper marketing workshops, helping trainees discover a global company's operations and career opportunities.
• La Poste Groupe / MEDIAPOSTEsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint coaching sessions with E2C93 trainees to prepare for job interviews. One trainee (Majouba) successfully applied coaching techniques in a real HR internship interview on the same day.
• Digital RealtysecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital Realty, a global datacenter operator, partnered with E2C93 to introduce young people to datacenter careers through immersion at Paris Digital Park. The partnership covers maintenance, security, infrastructure operations, and customer support roles. Extended from a prior partnership at E2C Marseille.
• Gravir Pour Grandir (En Passant Par La Montagne)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe association organized high-mountain expeditions for E2C93 trainees, including equipment provision, professional mountain guides, and a structured 4-weekend program from hiking to 4,215m summit ascents. Contributed to personal development, teamwork, and confidence-building.
• Trust'IT / Red Star FCsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerE2C93 served as godfather for the Red Star FC vs. Niort football match. Trust'IT, a company founded by E2C93 alumnus Ali Sidhoum, was the main partner. An E2C93 trainee and the Trust'IT CEO gave the kickoff. The school has also been invited to Red Star's training center.
• LOMARECsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerLOMAREC, a 1969-founded equipment rental company for receptions, hosted E2C93 trainee Sara for a 3-week accounting internship under the guidance of accountant Mariam. This was the second E2C93 trainee hosted by the company, demonstrating a growing partnership.
• En Passant Par La Montagne (EPPM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPPM, based in Servoz (Chamonix Valley), organized high-mountain expeditions for E2C93 Sevran site trainees as part of the 'La Deuxième Chance au Sommet' project funded by the Fondation Edith Cresson. Provided guides, equipment, transport, and tipi accommodations.
• Atelier GambettasecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCompany specializing in luminous signage and signaletics manufacturing hosted a trainee visit. Two trainees were subsequently offered internships, demonstrating direct hiring outcomes from the partnership.
• ADP Group (Aéroports de Paris)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerADP's Maison de l'Environnement organized a trainee visit to Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport, including soft skills presentations, operational tours of terminals, the fire station, cargo zone, and interactive career guidance sessions.
• STEFsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerE2C93 trainees visited the STEF cold-storage warehouse in Aulnay-sous-Bois to discover the préparateur de commandes profession, vocabulary, equipment (Bacman, conveyor systems, EPIs), and working conditions in logistics.
• SNCFsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerSNCF partnered with E2C93 through CSR-driven activities: mentored visits to Basilica Saint-Denis, individual coaching on CV writing and professional posture, and a technicentre visit at Villetaneuse for industrial maintenance career discovery.
• La Gaîté Lyrique / Paris Podcast FestivalsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerE2C93 Rosny-sous-Bois trainees created their own podcasts through the 'Il était des voix adolescentes' program, a partnership with Sonique (La Gaîté Lyrique's studio) and the Paris Podcast Festival. Trainees were guided by a communication trainer and an independent journalist, and participated in a 6-hour cultural program at the venue.
• Institut Européen de Recherche et Formation (IERF)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerIERF collaborated with E2C93 on an Erasmus Plus project enabling 12 trainees to undertake professional internships in Brussels, combining language immersion, cultural discovery, and professional experience abroad.
• Mission LocalecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMission Locale is the primary institutional referral channel directing eligible young people to E2C93. The school maintains close operational links with Mission Locale de Schaerbeek for Erasmus Plus placement coordination in Brussels.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Réseau E2C France: National umbrella network of the \u00c9coles de la Deuxi\u00e8me Chance founded by Edith Cresson, including E2C93. Operates the same second-chance pedagogy, alternating school/company model, and youth NEET target population across France, with shared branding and funder relationships.
• EPIDE (Établissement pour l'Insertion dans l'Emploi): Public state-run program serving 17-25 year-olds without qualifications through military-style residential centers with civic, educational, and vocational training. Targets the same NEET youth population in France with a structured pathway to employment, funded under the Ministry of Labor.
• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la Formation Professionnelle des Adultes): France's national vocational training agency offering qualifying training (Titre Professionnel) across sectors including logistics, where E2C93 has a documented partnership. Serves similar adult and youth learners with structured vocational qualifications and company immersion.
• Apprentis d'Auteuil: Large French non-profit foundation providing education, training, and family support to vulnerable youth including those without qualifications. Comparable operating model combining individualized support, vocational pathways, and corporate partnerships across multiple French sites.
• Fondation Agir Contre l'Exclusion (FACE): National foundation combating exclusion through employment-focused programs, including youth pathways bridging education and work. Operates similar corporate-engagement models and targets overlapping populations of disadvantaged young adults in France.
• GRETA (GRoupements d'ETAblissements): National network of adult continuing education providers attached to public secondary schools, offering vocational training and Qualiopi-certified programs. Serves similar adult learners seeking qualifications through company immersion, with overlapping funder relationships (Region, CPF).
• Proxité: French non-profit providing mentoring and professional insertion support for youth from priority neighborhoods, pairing young people with volunteer professionals from major companies. Targets the same NEET population with individualized coaching and corporate pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Missions Locales: National public network of local missions that serve as the primary referral channel for E2C93 and act as the first point of contact for NEET youth aged 16-25. While not directly training-focused, they operate the same target population and function as a key upstream funnel for E2C93 enrollment.
• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi): France's national public employment service providing registration, training referrals, and insertion support for job seekers including NEET youth aged 16-25. Not a training operator but a critical institutional referrer and partial substitute for E2C93's pathway services.

Others

• OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences): French sectoral bodies that collect and redistribute the contribution formation continue et alternance, which underpins the apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage) revenue stream E2C93 depends on for ~15% of its budget. Operate upstream of E2C93's training funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/e2c_93
• Facebookfacebook.com/e2c93
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecole-de-la-deuxieme-de-seine-saint-denis
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecoledela2echance93

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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