EssentiElles
A comprehensive certified integration pathway for 48 women in precarious situations — French, digital skills, professional support and wellbeing workshops, across 4 sites in Val-d'Oise.
The EssentiElles project
EssentiElles is a certified action focused on women's empowerment. The programme supports 48 women in precarious situations, migrants or newcomers, in their social and professional integration.
Deployed across 4 sites (Franconville, Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, Argenteuil, Aulnay-sous-Bois), the programme combines French language learning, digital skills, employment support and complementary wellbeing workshops.
Each participant follows a 210-hour pathway over 6 months: 144h of French, 46h of digital/IT skills, 10h of professional support and 10h of complementary workshops.
Breakdown of the 210 hours
Project objectives
Social & professional integration
Facilitate participants' social and professional integration in their host society.
French language skills
Strengthen French language skills and prepare for TEF and DFP certifications.
Digital skills
Develop digital and professional skills (IT, digital tools, CIP). Reduce the digital divide and prevent misuse.
Employment support
Support towards sustainable employment through local partnerships (France Travail, associations, companies). Help with business creation and career exploration.
Republican values
Promote Republican values (secularism) and gender equality. Awareness and rights education, fighting violence against women.
Women's empowerment
Create safe spaces for listening, speaking and sharing. Build self-esteem, confidence and autonomy for each participant.
Target audience
- 48 women on social and professional integration pathways
- Women with language difficulties (A1 to B1 levels) or needing literacy support
- Adult women: victims or former victims of violence, isolated, precarious, unemployed
- Newcomers, refugees, RSA recipients (no diploma requirement)
Programme content
📌 Language training — 144h
- General and professional French (A1 to B1)
- Preparation for TEF and DFP certifications
- Conversational and cultural workshops
📌 Digital support — 46h
- Smartphone and digital tools (Google Drive, IT)
- Cybersecurity and computer discovery
- Creating and managing a digital CV
📌 Professional skills — 10h
- CV, cover letter and interview simulation workshops
- Connecting with employers and integration organisations
📌 Complementary workshops — 10h
- Wellbeing, self-confidence and self-esteem
- Expression, sharing and team-building workshops
- Awareness of women's rights
Certified programme
Test d'Évaluation du Français
Diplôme de Français Professionnel
Certification numérique
Each participant leaves with an officially recognised certification, valuable in the job market.