Valérie Michel-Moreaux Highlights Importance of Apprenticeships at 'Apprenti d’un jour' Initiative
The 'Apprenti d’un jour' initiative on June 24 highlighted the need for enhanced apprenticeship programs in rural France.
Key Points
- • Valérie Michel-Moreaux engaged in roles facing labor shortages
- • The initiative focused on professions like florist and landscaper
- • Local discussions emphasized the importance of apprenticeships
- • Roville school recognized for its commitment to practical training
On June 24, 2025, the prefect of Vosges, Valérie Michel-Moreaux, participated in the 'Apprenti d’un jour' initiative hosted at the Centre de Formation d’Apprentis in Roville-aux-Chênes. This event, organized by U2P Vosges as part of the Printemps de la Proximité, aimed to address the pressing labor shortages in professions like floral arrangement and landscaping. Michel-Moreaux engaged directly in these roles to better understand the challenges faced by these industries.
The initiative fostered dialogue between local youth, institutional leaders, and economic stakeholders, emphasizing the critical nature of apprenticeship programs in strengthening vocational training within rural areas. During a roundtable discussion, she underscored the significance of enhancing apprenticeship opportunities as pivotal to the local economic structure. With more than 3.3 million local enterprises in France employing about 7 million individuals and accounting for 35% of apprentices, showcasing effective training pathways is essential.
The Roville school was praised for its commitment to pedagogical excellence and practical training approaches, crucial for developing skilled professionals in rural sectors. This event represents an ongoing effort to bridge the gap between education and employment in the region, fostering sustainable development and community engagement.