Promoting Equal Opportunities: Air France Supports the 'Cité Éducative' in the Paris suburb of Garges-lès-Gonesse

On December 10, 2025, Air France’s IT Department (DGSI), the Garges-lès-Gonesse city council, the Cité Educative of the Paris suburb Garges-lès-Gonesse and the Val d’Oise Prefecture officially formalized their partnership as part of the national “Pathway to Success” (Cordée de la Réussite) initiative.

Partnership for Equal Opportunities
- On December 10, 2025, Air France’s IT Department (DGSI), the Garges-lès-Gonesse city council, the Cité Éducative, and the Val d’Oise Prefecture formalized a partnership under France’s national “Pathway to Success” (Cordée de la Réussite) program.
- The initiative supports academic success and professional integration for young people from underprivileged neighborhoods, opening doors to careers in aviation and digital fields.

Program Highlights
- Mentoring & Career Discovery: Middle school students receive guidance to help shape educational choices and promote equal opportunities.
- Air France Mentors: Nearly 50 mentors assist youth with CV writing, interview prep, and career planning.
- Women in Tech: Air France emphasizes increasing female representation in digital and engineering careers. Already, 34% of DGSI’s workforce are women, exceeding the French national average of 24%.

Collective Momentum
- Partner organizations include Tous en Stage, Article 1, and training centers like AFMAÉ and Centre Interlines des Guyards.
- Air France has invested for 25 years in professional integration programs, helping thousands of young people find career paths.
- Initiatives like JEREMY (transport-related training) and Aérométiers (aeronautics career guidance) provide practical entry points into aviation and space industries.

Commitment to the Future
- Air France currently hosts and supports 1,200+ apprentices.
- The airline reaffirms its dedication to diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility, ensuring every young person has the chance to reach their full potential.

Why It Matters
This partnership strengthens Air France’s role as both a major employer in Île-de-France and a driver of equal opportunity, helping nurture the next generation of talent in aviation and digital sectors.