egee

What egee does

EGEE is a French non-profit association founded in 1982, recognized as an "association d'utilité publique" (public utility association), that mobilizes approximately 1,800 senior volunteer professionals—former executives, managers, entrepreneurs, teachers, and liberal professionals—to provide free skills-based volunteering services. The association operates through 13 regional delegations covering all of metropolitan France, delivering its services via three core domains known as the "3E" framework: Éducation (career orientation, mentoring, and professional integration support for youth from middle school through higher education), Emploi (workshops, mock interviews, and individual coaching for job seekers and people in career transition), and Entreprise (mentorship for business creation, takeover, and recovery, including crisis support for SMEs). Specialized programs include Les Créatives and Les Victorieuses (women's entrepreneurship and career re-entry), ORA (apprentice mentorship, co-developed with Talents Seniors Bénévoles), Numérique Seniors (digital inclusion for retirees), and PCS (municipal emergency preparedness advisory services).

The association has no proprietary technology stack or software products; its core "platform" is the volunteer network itself, coordinated through regional delegation offices, an intranet, online request forms (Google Forms), and direct outreach at events such as the Salon des Seniors, Salon des Maires, and Salon SENIORÊVA. EGEE holds a formal cooperation agreement with the Ministry of National Education (renewed in 2018 for five years), Qualiopi quality certification, and operates within an institutional ecosystem of public-sector referral partners including France Travail, Missions Locales, CCI, Initiative France, France Active, CPME, Banque de France, and Urssaf. In 2024, the association reported more than 16,000 people supported toward employment or business creation, with cumulative annual impact cited at 46,000 interventions and 2,930 jobs supported or saved, and an estimated €10 million per year in monetized volunteer work valuation.

EGEE's business model is non-commercial: services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries, and operating funding derives from three sources—donations (66% tax-deductible under French law), public grants and institutional subsidies from national ministries, regional councils, France Travail, and local authorities, and partnership contributions from supporting organizations. Distribution is exclusively community- and partner-driven, with beneficiaries reached through institutional referrals, online self-service request forms, and event-based outreach rather than commercial sales channels. The association is governed under French law (loi 1901) and led since November 2024 by President Antoine Mouly, who succeeded Paul Dutilleul.

Name

egee

Legal name

Association EGEE - Entente des Générations pour l'Emploi et l'Entreprise

Website

https://egee.asso.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Short description

EGEE is a French non-profit association, founded in 1982, that mobilizes 1,800 senior volunteer professionals to provide free mentoring and advisory services in education, employment, and entrepreneurship across 13 regional delegations in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Career Mentoring Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Mentoring, Coaching, Alumni Networking & Peer Support Platforms (EDAFAMAN)

Keywords

• Skills-based volunteering
• Career mentoring services
• Employment support programs
• Entrepreneurship advisory
• Nonprofit mentoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and charitable contributions: EGEE receives donations from individuals and organizations. Donations to EGEE are deductible at 66% under French tax law, providing a tax incentive for supporters.
2. Public funding and institutional partnerships: EGEE operates with support from public institutions including the Ministry of National Education (through a formal cooperation agreement), regional councils, France Travail, and local government. Funding is used to sustain volunteer coordination, training, and mission delivery.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EGEE is a French non-profit association that mobilizes 1,800 senior volunteer professionals (former executives, managers, and entrepreneurs) to provide free skills-based mentoring to beneficiaries across France. It delivers services in three core domains — Education (career orientation for youth), Employment (job search support and reinsertion coaching), and Enterprise (mentorship for business creation, takeover, and development) — through 13 regional delegations and a network of institutional partners.

Product overview

EGEE operates as a skills-based volunteering organization offering three core services: Education (mentoring for youth), Employment (career support for job seekers), and Business Support (entrepreneurial guidance). These services are delivered through specialized programs including Les Créatives (women's entrepreneurship), Les Victorieuses (female executive re-employment), ORA (apprentice mentorship), Numérique Seniors (digital literacy for seniors), and PCS (municipal emergency planning). The organization connects volunteer senior professionals with beneficiaries through individual coaching, workshops, and group sessions across 13 regional delegations in France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Les Créatives: A program supporting women entrepreneurs, particularly those from priority urban areas or rural zones, to structure their projects and gain confidence in entrepreneurship.
• Les Victorieuses
• ORA – Objectif Réussir son Apprentissage

Products and services

• Éducation (Education) Mentoring, tutoring, career orientation support, soft skills development, interview preparation, and jury participation for young people from middle school through higher education. Targets students, apprentices, NEETs, and graduates seeking first employment.
• Emploi (Employment) Career coaching, resume and cover letter workshops, mock interviews, job search methodology, confidence building, mentorship, and connection to employment opportunities for unemployed individuals, career changers, and those facing professional reorientation.
• Entreprise (Business Support) Business plan development, strategic advisory, mentorship for startups and business transfers, crisis management support, and connections to financing networks for individuals and small business owners creating, taking over, or developing businesses.
• Les Créatives Entrepreneurial project structuring, confidence building, mentorship, and networking access specifically for women in QPV (priority urban policy neighborhoods) and rural areas, particularly those isolated from traditional economic networks.
• Les Victorieuses Program supporting female executives away from employment or in career transition, helping them return to professional life through mentorship, collective workshops, and networking, including in traditionally male-dominated fields.
• ORA - Objectif Réussir son Apprentissage Mentoring program for apprentices designed to help them succeed in their work-study programs, build durable professional integration, and reduce contract termination rates. Co-developed jointly with Talents Seniors Bénévoles (TSB) collective.
• Numérique Seniors Digital skills workshops for seniors covering essential digital competencies, internet safety, and progressive autonomy to combat digital exclusion and support access to online services and rights.
• PCS - Plan Communal de Sauvegarde Advisory services for municipalities to develop and test emergency preparedness plans, including risk assessment, alert systems, and crisis management guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46,000 total interventions annually across all domains
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ministry of National Education (Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal cooperation agreement (Accord cadre de coopération) between the Ministry of National Education and EGEE. The agreement covers career orientation support from middle school through final years, promotion of entrepreneurial spirit, development of knowledge of the economic and professional world, and support for professional integration of students. EGEE also participates in actions correcting all forms of discrimination in the social representation of professions.
• Collectif MentoratcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEGEE is a member of the Collectif Mentorat, which federates mentorship initiatives in France and operates the national '1 jeune, 1 mentor' platform. The collective aims to make mentorship a lever for equal opportunities and social cohesion.
• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEGEE works in complementarity with France Travail as a key employment operator, supporting job seekers through workshops, mock interviews, CV reviews, and individual mentorship. Collaboration includes participation in events like 'Semaine Restart' and 'Job Dating Inversé'.
• Missions LocalescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEGEE provides support to Missions Locales within the framework of the 'Contrat d'Engagement Jeunes' (CEJ), helping young people aged 16-25 who are NEET (not in employment, education, or training). EGEE also maintains a 10-year partnership with the Mission Locale Intercommunale des Mureaux in Île-de-France.
• Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI France)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCCI France is listed as a partner operator for which EGEE intervenes to mentor or follow startups. EGEE Bas-Rhin participates in CCI-organized entrepreneurship events including the 'Créer sa Boîte en Alsace' salon in Strasbourg.
• Initiative FrancemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEGEE partners with Initiative France, a network supporting microfinance and business creation, to provide mentorship to entrepreneurs in the startup phase. Regional partnerships exist in multiple departments including Alpes-Maritimes, Aube, and others.
• France ActivemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEGEE works with France Active to support entrepreneurs, particularly those in social inclusion and solidarity economy sectors, providing expertise and mentorship to accompany project leaders.
• CPME (Confédération des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPME and EGEE cooperate on the animation of Groupements de Prévention Agréés (GPA), a network of volunteer expert advisors helping struggling entrepreneurs. EGEE also participates in CPME-organized events and the GPA58 initiative in the Nièvre department.
• Banque de FrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Banque de France is listed as a cooperation partner within the GPA (Groupements de Prévention Agréés) framework, working with EGEE and CPME to provide early warning support to businesses at risk.
• UrssafmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrssaf is a cooperation partner within the GPA framework, contributing to the prevention of business difficulties alongside EGEE and CPME.
• EPIDE (Établissement pour l'Insertion dans l'Emploi)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEGEE participates in EPIDE programs (such as 'Vis ma vie à l'EPIDE' in Langres), providing professional guidance and mentorship to young people in EPIDE's military-style insertion program.
• Fondation de la 2ème ChanceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEGEE Sud PACA partners with the Fondation de la 2ème Chance, accompanying people who, despite difficult circumstances, choose to rebuild through financial support from the foundation and EGEE volunteer engagement.
• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la Formation Professionnelle des Adultes)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEGEE is a partner of AFPA, supporting adult professional training and insertion, including involvement in the 'Village des solutions' initiative at Afpa Bourges in Centre-Val de Loire.
• ESIEE (École Supérieure d'Ingénieurs en Électrotechnique et Électronique)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEGEE renewed its 4-year collaboration with ESIEE (engineering school focused on digital and environmental transitions) to tutor approximately 30 new apprentices per year from 2025, with tutors following students over a full 3-year cycle.
• ENSIATEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEGEE Île-de-France participates in ENSIATE's jury evaluations (three times per year) for students in energy, environment, and IoT apprenticeship programs. Hundreds of student apprentices are followed by EGEE advisors under this partnership.
• Université Paris-SaclayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEGEE Île-de-France Sud-Est works with Université Paris-Saclay (Alumni & Entrepreneurship Network, D2E, D.U. Création de Start-ups innovantes) to present EGEE's business creation support missions to students and young graduates. Includes accompaniment of laureates including Yevhenii Pobedynskyi for 6 months.
• APEC (Association Pour l'Emploi des Cadres)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEGEE's 'Les Victorieuses' program was highlighted by APEC Centre-Val de Loire as an exemplary partnership of social innovation supporting women executives toward a new professional dynamic through mentorship, collective workshops, and networking.
• AG2R La MondialeminorOthersListed as a supporting partner of EGEE, providing backing for the association's activities.
• France BénévolatminorOthersListed as a supporting partner organization alongside JeVeuxAider and EGEE on the 'Pour Bien Vieillir' national portal.
• MedefminorOthersListed as a partner of EGEE, representing the French employers' federation.
• Réseau des Missions LocalescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe national network of Missions Locales works with EGEE to support young people not in employment, education, or training through local delivery of the Contrats d'Engagement Jeunes.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a supporting partner of EGEE.
• DDFE (Déléguées départementales aux Droits des Femmes et à l'Égalité)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEGEE's 'Les Créatives' program is co-built in partnership with the Déléguées départementales aux Droits des Femmes et à l'Égalité (DDFE) and local support associations, particularly in the Var department. This partnership enables deployment of the program in three regions.
• EPT Est EnsembleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEGEE participated in the 'Carrefour de l'Entrepreneuriat' organized by EPT Est Ensemble at the Mayor's office in Bobigny, with a 'Creation' stand and accompaniment of about 15 project leaders.
• Talents Seniors Bénévoles (TSB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEGEE co-develops the ORA (Objectif Réussir l'Apprentissage) program jointly with Talents Seniors Bénévoles (TSB), a collective of four associations (EGEE, ECTI, OTECCI, AGIRabcd) practicing skills-based volunteering under the 'Talents Seniors Bénévoles' banner.
• Réseau des Entreprises Accueillantes et Apprenantes (REAA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEGEE Grand Est accompanies the REAA network, with volunteer advisors providing expertise to companies committed to hosting, training, and transmitting knowledge in the agricultural sector in Alsace.
• Club Égalité du VarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEGEE is a member of the Club Égalité du Var, coordinated by the Déléguée départementale aux Droits des Femmes et à l'Égalité. Since June 2018, more than 400 workshops have been co-built with members including the Var Prefecture, UPV, E2C, and VEOLIA.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ECTI: French association of senior volunteer experts providing skills-based volunteering across employment, entrepreneurship, and international cooperation. Co-member with EGEE in the 'Talents Seniors Bénévoles' collective and ORA apprenticeship program, making it the closest functional peer.
• AGIRabcd: French non-profit mobilizing senior volunteers for mentoring and professional integration support, particularly for vulnerable youth. Part of the same 'Talents Seniors Bénévoles' banner as EGEE, with directly overlapping beneficiary segments and service model.
• OTECCI: French association of senior volunteer executives supporting SME creation and growth. Also part of the 'Talents Seniors Bénévoles' collective and ORA program, overlapping with EGEE's Enterprise and Employment domains.

Broad incumbents

• France Bénévolat: National reference organization for volunteering in France, referenced alongside EGEE on the 'Pour Bien Vieillir' portal. Operates a broader volunteer-matching infrastructure across all causes, while EGEE specializes in skills-based mentoring.
• APEC (Association Pour l'Emploi des Cadres): French employment association for executives, partnered with EGEE through the 'Les Victorieuses' program. Significantly larger and more institutionalized, with overlapping employment-support services but broader scope and proprietary infrastructure.
• BPI France: French public investment bank supporting business creation and growth. Overlaps with EGEE's Enterprise mission but operates as a state-backed financial institution rather than a volunteer-led mentor network.
• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi): France's national employment agency and a core institutional partner of EGEE. Provides the public infrastructure for job seeker support; EGEE operates as a complementary volunteer-led service within France Travail's referral ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Initiative France: National network supporting microfinance and business creation, working as a channel partner with EGEE to mentor entrepreneurs. Comparable in the entrepreneurship domain but operating with financial rather than volunteer-driven expertise.
• Pro Bono Lab: French non-profit developing skills-based volunteering programs for non-profits and social enterprises. Comparable in the volunteer-expertise deployment model but focuses on serving non-profits rather than individuals (job seekers, entrepreneurs).

Regional players

• Fondation de la 2ème Chance: French foundation supporting people in difficult circumstances to rebuild professionally through financial aid and mentorship. Partner of EGEE Sud PACA with directly overlapping beneficiary profile and career reinsertion mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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