Marseilles, at the heart of an international network for employment.
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What is the most effective way to anticipate changes in the economic environment and set off a new and positive dynamic for job development?  From as early as 2005, the City of Marseilles opened its Cité des Métiers, where individuals can find guidance, new career directions, training, job offers or entrepreneurial services all under the same roof.
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A centre open to all

Located right in the city centre and within the Euromediterranean’s urban perimeter, “ Career resource centre ” is a centre open to all and free of charge, where trained staff listen carefully and provide information to users. The facility’s cost (EUR 3 M) was 50%-funded by a ERDF subsidy, thanks to the cooperation of Marseilles Mission Europe, which finalised the city’s bid.
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Marseilles, at the heart of an international network for employment.

What is the most effective way to anticipate changes in the economic environment and set off a new and positive dynamic for job development?  From as early as 2005, the City of Marseilles opened its Cité des Métiers, where individuals can find guidance, new career directions, training, job offers or entrepreneurial services all under the same roof.

Outcomes

As of today, a dozen “ Career resource centre ” have opened in France, Italy, Spain and Brazil. They develop apprenticeship and training opportunities and facilitate the creation of networks between universities, enterprises, associations and the media, by contributing to the development of a more flourishing knowledge economy. In 2006, Marseille’s Cité des Métiers provided its services to over 63 000 people.
 

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