Alliance brings education and industry together

On November 17, the Alliance des Grandes écoles Rhône-Alpes Auvergne (AGERA) organized an event in Lyon to connect higher education institutions with regional industry professionals, focusing on challenges like recruitment, talent retention, and skill development.

Event details and partners

The event, labeled as Industry Week, took place from 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm on the BSB campus in Lyon's 8th arrondissement. It was organized in partnership with several local entities, including Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Entreprises, the Apec, and the ILYSE Foundation, among others.

AGERA's role and focus

AGERA includes 27 public and private grandes écoles in the region, covering fields such as engineering, management, and specialized teaching. Jean-Christophe Cattane, president of the AGERA and director of the BSB Lyon campus, emphasized the need to create bridges between educational institutions and the regional industry, highlighting that the challenges go beyond just recruitment.

Key discussion themes

From 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, round tables and mini-conferences focused on three main themes: attracting and retaining talent, especially by promoting the feminization of scientific training and industrial careers; anticipating future skills, particularly those influenced by artificial intelligence; and lifelong training through continuing education, VAE (validation of acquired experience), and career transitions.

Event concludes with networking and exhibitions

The event concluded with a networking session, a campus visit, and an exhibition titled Local Tools: Dialogues with Industry, presented by the Cité du Design and the ESADSE. Practical information for the event included the date, time, location, and a registration link for free attendance.