LESAFFRE trains Chinese orphans the art of French baking

LESAFFRE trains Chinese orphans the art of
French baking
Contexte
As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative
Année
2015
solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health Care and Biotechnology. Family group born in northern
Catégorie
7. Engagement sociétal
been involved with Shanghai Young Bakers and offers Chinese orphans training on the art of French and Chinese
France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre employs 8 300 people. China has
baking.
Rubrique
Transmission de compétences et
technologies
Secteur
Agroalimentaire
Taille de l'entreprise
Entreprise de plus de 500 salariés
Objectif(s)
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To train the Chinese youth, who have trouble finding a career path, on the art of French and Chinese baking
Provide opportunities and allow them to pursue a career in a booming sector
Promote western bread and food
Share the know-how of artisanal French baking
Pays
Chine
Démarche
Shanghai Young Bakers is a charity that offers Chinese orphans training in French bakery and pastry on the basis
Entreprise
LESAFFRE
of work-linked training (theoretical and practical).
Since 2009, Lesaffre Management Shanghai Co. Ltd. is committed to this project. Among the trainers, a Lesaffre
baker passes along its knowledge to the students.
It's a real opportunity for children who have left school early, often primary school.
Chiffre d'affaires
1.6 milliards euros (2015)
Thus, the company gives hope to young people aged 17-23 years from disadvantaged families by providing them
with access to vocational training. Students are selected based on their motivation.
Effectif
8,300 (2015)
This commitment helps local families in need by allowing their child to follow a professional training in the
Pays
fascinating bakery business.
Best Practice spotted in 2010 by the World Forum for a Sustainable Economy and updatedin 2015.
France
Adresse
137, rue Gabriel Péri
59708 MARCQ EN BAROEUL
Téléphone
03.20.14.80.00
www.lesaffre.com
Entreprise Partenaire du World Forum
for a Responsible Economy 2016
Contribution à la performance de l'entreprise
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A serious training program
Guiding the youth all the way to when they're hired
Improved image
Promotion of French bread in China
Bénéfices sociaux, environnementaux et/ou de gouvernance
Contact
Loïc LEDRU -
/ Thomas
KALKHOVEN Mise à jour le
Mardi, 24 Mai 2016
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Opportunities for young Chinese orphans
The discovery and learning of a trade
Assured employment for the best students
The validation of a diploma