Collective Transitions Scheme
Purpose indicated in the catalogue: Allow employers to anticipate economic change in their sector and employees to be supported in retraining in a calm, prepared and deliberate way; encourage career mobility, particularly between sectors, and retraining at local level. This aid was part of the Recovery Plan. Beneficiaries mentioned: companies of all sizes. Funding: coverage of the retraining project: 100% for companies with fewer than 300 employees; 75% for companies with 300 to 1,000 employees; 40% for companies with more than 1,000 employees. Before applying, confirm the version of the rules, the status of the scheme and the eligible costs with the competent body.
Collective transitions (Transitions collectives, Transco) is a former scheme. The ministry states that the retraining period (période de reconversion) has replaced Transco since 1 February 2026. Do not treat this scheme as still open to new entrants; refer to the current scheme and have any pathways already under way confirmed. Area indicated in the catalogue: national aid.
Funded by Ministère du Travail et des Solidarités
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: companies of all sizes. Check the exclusions, eligible size and legal form, and the area with the funder.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions mentioned in the catalogue: detailed conditions not recorded. These conditions must be compared with the rules in force and the applicant’s situation before concluding on eligibility.
What the scheme covers
Operations mentioned in the catalogue: Steps: identifying jobs at risk — the company must first negotiate a strategic workforce and career management agreement (GEPP) identifying the jobs considered at risk within the company; once concluded, the agreement is sent online to the regional directorate for the economy, employment, labour and solidarity (DREETS) for registration. Preparing the application — the company prepares, with its skills operator (OPCO) where applicable, the application for Transitions collectives funding for its employees; the employee’s pathway is reviewed and approved by the Transitions Pro association for the region. Support and training — the volunteer employee is supported by a career development adviser who informs, guides and helps them define and build a retraining pathway towards an in-demand job in their area. After training, the employee returns to their job or an equivalent one in the company, and can choose to stay or move to the job or sector linked to their retraining under the existing rules on ending an employment contract. Check the cost basis, exclusions, combination rules and whether the application must be made before signing a quote or starting the project.
Amount and funding terms
The current ministerial source states that the retraining period replaces Transitions collectives. The former coverage rates in the catalogue must not be used as the applicable scale for a new application in 2026.
How to apply
For a new project in 2026, consult the ministry’s page on the retraining period and contact the OPCO and the relevant Transitions Pro association to determine the applicable scheme. For a Transco pathway already approved, check the transitional provisions and the follow-up with the bodies concerned.
Timeline
Former scheme: the ministry states that the retraining period replaces Transitions collectives from 1 February 2026. Do not use the former arrangements as an open call.
Key facts
- Funder
- Ministère du Travail et des Solidarités
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Funding rate
- 100%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the “Collective transitions scheme (Transco)”?
Allow employers to anticipate economic change in their sector and employees to be supported in retraining in a calm, prepared and deliberate way; encourage career mobility, particularly between sectors, and retraining at local level. This aid was part of the Recovery Plan.
Who may be concerned by this aid?
The catalogue mentions: companies of all sizes. This does not replace checking the criteria and exclusions in the rules in force.
What amount or type of support is provided?
The former page shows coverage rates, but the ministry states that Transitions collectives was replaced by the retraining period from 1 February 2026. Do not reuse these rates for a new application without official instruction.
Which costs or operations can be taken into account?
Steps: identifying jobs at risk — the company must first negotiate a strategic workforce and career management agreement (GEPP) identifying the jobs considered at risk within the company; once concluded, the agreement is sent online to the regional directorate for the economy, employment, labour and solidarity (DREETS) for registration. Preparing the application — the company prepares, with its skills operator (OPCO) where applicable, the application for Transitions collectives funding for its employees; the employee’s pathway is reviewed and approved by the Transitions Pro association for the region. Support and training — the volunteer employee is supported by a career development adviser who informs, guides and helps them define and build a retraining pathway towards an in-demand job in their area. After training, the employee returns to their job or an equivalent one in the company, and can choose to stay or move to the job or sector linked to their retraining under the existing rules on ending an employment contract. Have the eligible basis and any requirement for a prior application confirmed before any commitment.
Official source
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