Training and employability
At Compagnie des Alpes, training is more than a responsibility - it’s a genuine commitment shared by all the subsidiaries.
The Group pursues a proactive in-service training policy. Developing the skills of each person, regardless of their status or length of service, improves their employability both within and outside the Group.
PRE-HIRING OPERATIONAL PREPARATION (POEC)
Training people in our professions while enhancing employability by offering job seekers a tailor-made certified training programme? That is the objective of the POEC (Pre-Employment Operational Preparation), rolled out as early as 2015 at Parc Astérix, Walibi Rhône-Alpes and Futuroscope.
Developed by CDA in partnership with AFDAS and Pôle Emploi, this pioneering initiative attracted the attention of SNELAC, which is now also a partner.
Professional certifications mainly cover sales, entertainment, catering and hospitality roles.
Trainees acquire practical and transferable skills. At the end of the training period, they are free to choose their employer. For those who join the Group, integration is faster and engagement stronger. They quickly become contributors to Very High Customer Satisfaction.
In ski areas, this programme is also deployed with the aim of providing the core skills required for tourism professions.
QUALIFIED SEASONAL WORKERS
In ski areas, the quality of the offering also relies on training seasonal staff to become experts.
Given technological advances in machinery and equipment, evolving customer service expectations, and safety requirements for both staff and guests, we ensure that all our employees (groomer and chairlift operators, operations agents, snowmakers, etc.) stay up to date with the latest developments required for their roles.
In 2025, more than 1,400 seasonal employees had their expertise formally recognised through the acquisition of professional certifications.
