52 companies boosting inclusion in priority neighborhoods

Afterwork event: “Revealing our talents”

Dedication by a network of twenty partners is a key factor in maintaining momentum, with leading organizations such as the Foundation for Action Against Exclusion (Face) Hérault, in charge of managing the initiative; as well as other key players involved with inclusion, such as the Hérault Platform for Business Creation (PCFA34), the Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole Local Mission, and the Mediterranean Research, Engineering, and Training Institute (IMEIF). These partners organize meetings with entrepreneurs, job seekers, and young people to increase opportunities for sharing experience, encouraging project leaders, and promoting internships and hiring. Some, such as Cité Citoyenne, help high school students spend a week observing how a company operates. Others, such as IMEIF, work to help women gain qualifications and find jobs.

You don’t have to have a diploma to dive into the entrepreneurial adventure, as demonstrated by the “Revealing our talents” afterwork event held on April 9, under the guidance of the Association for the Right to Economic Initiative (Adie). Company founders from priority neighborhoods met with eleven directors from startups, SMEs, and groups committed to the Companies and Neighborhoods Charter, sharing testimonials and providing some of the keys to successful entrepreneurship.

This was one of the flagship actions in 2019, along with Success Odyssee, which attracted 350 middle school students from priority neighborhoods; and Face Energie Sport, which helps job candidates meet recruiters. 11 to 15 signatory companies of the Companies and Neighborhoods Charter participated actively. Their commitment runs strong!

The 52 companies that signed a convention for applying the Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole Companies and Neighborhoods Charter:
EDF, STUDI, MONTPELLIER BUSINESS SCHOOL, DROLE DE PAIN, CLINIQUE DU MILLENAIRE, DELL, ENGIE, MANPOWER, SCP TISSEYRE VIDAL, HYGIE SPHERE, KPMG, ELA INNOVATION, BRL, GROUPE E4, BUREAUX & CO, SNCF, GROUPE CLIMAVIE-SAVIE, ENEDIS, FDI GROUPE, APEF SERVICES, COM’UNE EXCEPTION, BNP PARIBAS, ELECTRO DEPOT, BOUYGUES ES, PHILIP FRERES, IKÉA, MUTUELLE DES MOTARDS, MATOOMA, SYSTEME U, SERVICES YOU, PRE LIVE, MY HORSE FAMILY, KALIOP, NICOLLIN, NAMAE CONCEPT, ORANGE, SOFACTO, AG2R, LA POSTE, BANQUE POPULAIRE DU SUD, PASSE SARL, GEIQ BTP, KORIAN, VEOLIA, PLASTIC OMNIUM, RWS, MAGNITUDE LABS, BUDD’IT, CARREFOUR, VISIONARI, SPECIALIST-WANTED, ANAMGEN CARE.