With 100% compliance achieved during the quality control audit by the funders’ organizations, including the Operators of Skills – OPCO, University Paris Saclay confirms the quality of training programs and the rigor of processes implemented for the apprentices.
100% Compliance in OPCO Audit, proof of quality of apprenticeship training
Conducted by an independent auditor appointed by the OPCO group, this audit aimed to examine the educational, administrative, and organizational practices of the CFA, as well as several apprenticeship programs offered by University Paris-Saclay.
The final report deemed 100% compliance with all assessed criteria, including:
- The quality of training offered to apprentices;
- The structuring of internal processes;
- The mobilization and cohesion of pedagogical and administrative teams;
- The collective commitment to continuous improvement.
This recognition confirms the institution’s ability to offer apprenticeship programs meeting the quality requirements expected by funders and socio-economic partners.
The CFA of Paris-Saclay, a skills hub for excellence in apprenticeship
Established in September 2023 within the Lifelong Learning Directorate of the university, the CFA of University Paris-Saclay, led by Sylviane Liotenberg, also serves as the university’s apprenticeship mission. It offers demanding, innovative training programs directly aligned with the needs of businesses.
Becoming a true “skills hub,” the CFA provides close support for apprentices and pedagogical teams, coordinating apprenticeship within the university based on the highest quality standards.
Last September, the CFA supported 1,230 apprentices in 51 programs, representing approximately 30% of the university’s apprentices. For next September, it plans to welcome 54 programs and 1,350 apprentices.
Three-axis support, the foundation of University’s pedagogy
For the CFA of University Paris-Saclay, support is at the core of the institution’s pedagogy. This approach is built on three fundamental pillars:
- Aid in recruitment: organizing targeted coaching workshops and job dating events to guide students in their contract search;
- The Success Triptych: close monitoring ensuring a permanent link between the apprentice, the company’s mentor, and the university pedagogical tutor;
- The “Grand Campus” environment: access to all university services, including specific support for disabilities, student life, and health.
