Afdas Training Funding: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how hospitality and catering employees in France can access funding for culinary workshops and professional certifications.
This scheme provides financial support for workers in the hospitality and catering industry to improve their professional skills.
Who it's for
This funding is available to employees working within the hospitality and catering sectors.
What you get
You can access funding to pay for specialized culinary workshops and professional certifications to help advance your career.
What it costs you
While the training itself is funded, you will need to get approval from your employer if you plan to attend these sessions during your regular work hours.
The catch to know
Many employees are unaware that this support exists. You should check with your employer to confirm if your restaurant pays into the relevant OPCO (an organization that manages training funds for a specific industry sector).
How to apply
- Confirm with your employer that they contribute to the relevant industry training fund.
- Research the specific culinary workshops or certifications you wish to complete.
- Discuss the training with your manager to get approval for the time needed.
- Follow the application process via the official portal: https://www.afdas.com