Skills and Training Systems

France invests heavily in skills development:

Initial Education

Strong technical and vocational tracks: - Apprenticeships combining work and study - Lycées professionnels offering specialized diplomas - Grandes écoles producing elite managers - Universities providing theoretical education

Continuing Training

The Compte Personnel de Formation gives all workers training rights: - Annual credits accumulated for training - Portable between jobs - Wide course selection from languages to digital skills - Quality concerns about some providers

Yet challenges remain: - Matching training to labor market needs - Reaching those most needing upskilling - Balancing general versus specific skills - Adapting to technological change pace