L’Industreet Officially Opened by the French President: Total Makes a Commitment to Youth Training and Employment
March 01 2021 - 8:19AM
Business Wire
Regulatory News:
French President Emmanuel Macron today officially opened with
Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Total
(Paris:FP) (LSE:TTA) (NYSE:TOT), L’Industreet in Stains (north of
Paris) the campus for 18- to 25-year-olds with or without
qualifications, thought up and funded by the Total Foundation. The
campus will provide tuition-free training for 400 young people each
year in the industry professions of tomorrow. Despite COVID-19,
more than 60 young people already started training with
L’Industreet in November 2020.
This initiative provides a practical response to the challenge
of youth unemployment at a time when more than 200,000 industrial
jobs are unfilled in France. Industry is undergoing profound
changes with automation and digitalization, and it offers a wealth
of opportunities for young people looking for a career path.
“It is an honor to welcome the French President here today to
open L’Industreet. This campus is tangible proof of Total’s
commitment to youth employment and training. L’Industreet is
targeted primarily at those who leave school without any
qualifications and are looking for a career, attracting them to the
industries that are hiring. We have designed L’Industreet to really
lead the way in training young people in the industrial trades of
tomorrow, with one clear objective: a job for each graduate,”
explains Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
of Total. “I would like to personally thank everyone who has
been involved in this collective challenge over the last two years:
the project and teaching team, as well as those involved in
inclusion, employment and training in collaboration with
professional organizations, local authorities and the French
government, without whose support this project would not have come
to fruition so quickly.”
Objective: a job for each graduate
L’Industreet will give young people the opportunity to acquire
nationally recognized professional skills certification after 12 to
18 months of free training. The program focuses on five areas with
high demand for applicants: automated production lines,
non-destructive testing and inspection, power distribution
terminals, digitalization of industrial facilities and attended
robot multi-service maintenance.
Its innovative teaching approach mixes classroom and technical
courses with immersive work experience, as well as the know-how
needed to enter the world of work. Because the curriculum is
individualized, students will be able to enroll throughout the
year. At the end of the program, L’Industreet’s goal is for each
young graduate to be in a position to find a job in industry,
continue their studies or start their own business.
Concept: tuition-free education open to all
No specific background or qualification is required for a place
in L’Industreet. The campus is intended for young people who are
still searching for a career path. In addition, Total puts an
emphasis on training an equal number of men and women to overcome
the stubborn stereotypes associated with jobs in industry. Young
people from all parts of France are able to apply at
www.lindustreet.fr.
A place for living and learning
With its 11,000 m2 dedicated to learning, the campus is designed
as a real place for living, comprising three 1,000 m2 workshops,
400 m2 of space dedicated to digital technology, 1,000 m2 of
outdoor space and student accommodation. The campus is also easily
accessible by public transport, with the RER D and the T11 tramline
right next to the site. The project was designed with a low carbon
footprint and is HQE Bâtiment Durable (sustainable building)
certified. Solar panels supply some of the site’s power
requirements.
Five key dates for L’Industreet:
- September 2017: start of the L’Industreet project -
November 2019: laying of the foundation stone - June
2020: start of online applications to join L'Industreet -
November 2020: arrival of the first students - March
2021: official opening of L’Industreet
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About L’Industreet L’Industreet, the campus specializing
in new industrial skills, opened its doors in Stains in late 2020.
It will eventually provide tuition-free training for around 400 18-
to 25-year-olds with or without qualifications who have not found
their way within the traditional system. It offers innovative and
comprehensive teaching, customized courses and concrete projects.
The objective is to enable everyone – male or female – to find
employment in a sector that is recruiting. L’Industreet is a Total
Foundation initiative to support youth training and employment.
About Total Foundation Total Foundation covers the
citizenship initiatives conducted every day worldwide by Total, its
affiliates and its corporate foundation. Through this program,
Total aims to contribute to the vitality of its host communities
and regions, with a special focus on young people. Total Foundation
works alongside partners in four priority areas: youth inclusion
and education; road safety; climate, coastal areas and oceans; and
cultural dialogue and heritage. Total Foundation is part of the
Group’s community engagement and supports its ambition to become
the responsible energy major.
About Total Total is a broad energy company that produces
and markets fuels, natural gas and electricity. Our 100,000
employees are committed to better energy that is more affordable,
more reliable, cleaner and accessible to as many people as
possible. Active in more than 130 countries, our ambition is to
become the responsible energy major.
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