AFPA Announces Plan to Cut Over 800 Jobs
The National Agency for Adult Vocational Training, facing chronic deficits, plans to lay off more than 800 employees over the next three years, according to Le Monde.
The National Agency for Adult Vocational Training (AFPA), a public organization employing 5,410 workers, has announced a restructuring plan providing for the elimination of more than 800 positions, Le Monde reported in its September 15, 2026 edition.
According to the newspaper, this plan aims to address the agency's chronic deficit within three years. The AFPA has been suffering particularly from increased competition from private training providers, a situation that has weighed on its financial performance for several years, the source notes.
Le Monde does not detail, in the available excerpt, the precise timeline for implementation of the plan or the terms of the departures being considered, whether through outright layoffs, voluntary departures, or support measures.
The AFPA, a historic player in adult vocational training in France, plays a role in supporting access to employment for diverse populations, including job seekers and workers in career transition. The announced workforce reduction could have repercussions on its training offerings, though Le Monde provides no further details on this matter at this stage.
Reactions from unions and public authorities were not specified in the source article.
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