Businesses are taking action!
Ministère du Travail, March 2024
Launched in July 2018 by the President of the Republic to encourage businesses to commit to major issues of public interest, particularly those relating to young people, working-class neighbourhoods and equal opportunities, the ‘Companies are committed’ community has been run since April 2022 by a public interest group (GIP) co-founded by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, France Travail and an association of corporate sponsors.
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This public-private coalition dedicated to corporate engagement on social, societal and environmental issues, the ‘Les entreprises s’engagent’ community brings together more than 90,000 companies around 10 priority areas (young people, disability, the environment, senior citizens, priority neighbourhoods, the fight against reoffending, sport, vocational high schools, inclusive purchasing and refugees) and 101 departmental clubs.
The public interest group supports companies and managers in taking concrete action and making a commitment in the region by promoting the measures offered by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, such as apprenticeships, mentoring and youth employment contracts, to companies of all sizes, in all sectors and in all regions of France.
What is the mission of the ‘Les entreprises s’engagent’ community?
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To give companies the means to take action by providing them with tools and measures supported by the State and by organising events to encourage action and raise awareness on major issues of general interest.
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Bring together and promote dialogue between leaders of committed companies throughout France through the Community’s 101 departmental clubs.
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Give a voice to committed companies and collectively imagine the company of tomorrow by promoting the best practices and actions implemented by companies.
What commitments can your company make?
Your company can commit to:
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Helping young people enter the job market by introducing them to your company and its professions (work experience, immersion programmes), recruiting and training young people (work-study programmes) or supporting them (mentoring);
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Professional integration of people with disabilities by offering work experience (facilitated work experience, DuoDay), recruiting (adapted apprenticeships) or integrating disability into the company’s strategy (inclusion platform).
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Professional integration of residents in priority neighbourhoods (QPV) – 1 young person, 1 mentor, ‘emploi franc’ (tax-free jobs), etc.
Why and how to join the Community?
Becoming a member of the ‘Les entreprises s’engagent’ Community means:
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Taking concrete action through commitment programmes, turnkey services and tools
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Being part of a network of peers and co-building the committed company of tomorrow
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Getting involved in your local area by joining the local ‘Les entreprises s’engagent’ club
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Sharing and promoting your actions and participating in online and local events