ALFA3A

description of organisation

ALFA3a was founded in 1971 as a non profit, non gouvernemental organisation in order to foster social cohesion by providing services and guidance to all individuals in various areas : career enhancement, early childhood, social housing, youth initiatives, and others.
Since we are deeply rooted in the local territory, we have a good understanding of the needs of the people and are in a position to find tailor made pathways for them. In close connection with local stakeholders (SME, VET providers, career center, policy makers) we are supporting and promoting social change, guided by values such as equity, solidarity, sustainability, inclusion and a commitment to the community.
ALFA3a key figures :
- Staff members over 1000 (full and part time employeers), including 150 volonteers. We are career advisors, youth workers, facilitators of social clauses, refugee workers...;
- Nearly 44000 beneficiaries provided with services yearly. In regard of target groups, we povide support to older workers, refugees, employment, up - and reskilling seekers, disabled people, students, NEETS, young people with fewer opportunities, from urban and rural areas;
- 132 establishments spread in 2 regions (Auvergne Rhône Alpes and Bourgogne Franche Compte).
On the whole, our DNA is a set of common values, activities and initiatives, targeting social cohesion and quality of life in urban and rural areas by providing high quality services to the citizens. We are committed to share our experience within the european network.