CESI Focuses on Industry to Train the Next Generation of Engineers

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### CESI: Strengthening the Training of Technical Profiles Amid France’s Reindustrialization Efforts

As reindustrialization still struggles to make an impact in France, the engineering school CESI aims to bolster its role in training the technical profiles sought by the French industry.

Guided by a board that includes prominent representatives from Airbus, Dassault Aviation, and the Union of Metallurgy Industries and Professions, the institution focuses on apprenticeship programs and close collaboration with major industrial groups to address the growing needs of the manufacturing sector.

#### A Strategic Plan Focused on Reindustrialization

Upon taking the helm of the school at the beginning of 2025, Jean-Marc Ogier unveiled the new strategic plan “CESI Connect 2030,” aiming to solidify CESI’s position as the main talent reservoir for technical skills in the country.

The stated objective is to support the reindustrialization strategy pursued by French authorities in recent years, set against a backdrop where manufacturing contributes less than 10% to the national GDP and the number of factory closures outweighs those of openings.

#### A Persistent Shortage of Engineers and Technicians

According to the school’s officials, France needs to train nearly 100,000 additional young people in industrial professions, including approximately 40,000 engineers and 60,000 technicians, to meet the future needs of the productive economy.

With nearly 18,000 students trained each year, CESI emphasizes apprenticeship, which is followed by around 70% of its students, to facilitate professional integration and align training with real-world circumstances.

#### Airbus and Dassault at the Core of the Initiative

The presence of leaders from major industrial groups within the school’s governance is one of the key advantages highlighted by CESI. This proximity allows students easier access to internships, apprenticeship contracts, and first jobs within prominent companies in the aerospace, industrial, and technology sectors.

#### Graduates Focused on Engineering

The school also distinguishes itself from other major French training programs by noting that the majority of its graduates continue their careers in technical and industrial roles rather than pivoting to finance or consulting.

For CESI’s management, this industrial grounding is a crucial lever for sustainably reviving the French production apparatus and addressing the challenges of industrial sovereignty.

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