CoR - France Vocational training

Vocational training[1]

Central level

The central government is responsible for:

The overall legislation;
Apprenticeships for French citizens living abroad;
Where required, the adoption of objectives and means through contracts with the objective of developing apprenticeship;
The funding of vocational training programmes;
The promotion of cooperation at national level among the various agencies involved;
Advise on legislation and regulations concerning lifelong vocational training and apprenticeship;
Assess regional policies for apprenticeship and continuing vocational training;
Compile an annual report to Parliament on the utilization of financial resources earmarked for lifelong vocational training and apprenticeship.

Regional and intermediate level

Regional authorities are responsible for[2]:

The general planning of vocational training and apprenticeships;
The definition of activities relating to vocational training;
The definition of activities fostering consistent vocational programmes;
Apprenticeship programmes;
The implementation of vocational training programmes;
Where required, the adoption of objectives and means through contracts with the objective of developing apprenticeship;
Ownership of some vocational schools, including maritime vocational centres;
Implementation of CPD activities and learning;
The definition and implementation of the regional apprenticeship and vocational training policy for young people and adults looking for a job or a new career path.

Intermediate level

Departmental authorities are responsible for:

Consultation on regional plans for vocational training;
Vocational training (departmental scheme of development of artistic training in the field of music, dance and drama);
Vocational training for people involved in an inclusion path.

Local level

No competencies identified at the local level.

Responsible ministries/bodies

Ministry of National Education and Youth

Sources

VET Framework, France, European Commission

Code de l’Éducation [Code of Education] Articles L214-1, L214-12 to L214-16.

Code général des collectivités territoriales [General code of Local Authorities], Articles L216-2, L4332-1.