LIVE – L’Institut des Vocations pour l’Emploi – expands its hosting capacity with the inauguration of a new campus in Le Havre

Inaugurated in the presence of Brigitte Macron, Mayor of Le Havre, Edouard Philippe, Chairman and CEO of LVMH, Bernard Arnault, and, Chantal Gaemperle, Group Executive Vice President Human Resources and Synergies, the LIVE campus – L’Institut des Vocations pour l’Emploi – in Le Havre, is the first to be located in western France, thereby strengthening the institute's territorial coverage.

As the sixth campus, it increases LIVE's annual hosting capacity to over 650 people. This general interest association extends the social responsibility policy pursued by the Group for more than 15 years and its commitment to regional territories and equal opportunities.

Founded by Brigitte Macron with LVMH in 2019, LIVE targets adults over 25 years old who, after a long period of inactivity or personal difficulties, are determined to build a new professional project. The “Livers” have diverse backgrounds; their average age is 41 years old, and half of them have graduated from higher education institutions. On average, they have endured a period of four years of inactivity before joining the program.

LIVE relies on an educational program validated by a committee comprised of individuals committed to employment, education, and equal opportunities. The education at LIVE combines acknowledging previously acquired skills with developing new knowledge as well as providing support that helps participants regain confidence in their abilities and develop them further. More than 100 contributors - including professors, trainers, consultants, experts - are actively involved with participants.

LIVE now has a total of six campuses across France: the first ones opened in 2019 in Clichy-sous-Bois for Île-de-France region and Valence for Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region; followed by Roubaix for Hauts-de-France region in 2021; Marseille for Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in 2023; and Reims for Grand-Est region in 2024.

Each campus hosts two groups ranging from 50 to 60 individuals annually for 18 weeks of free support. All campuses work closely with local stakeholders involved with integration and employment, offering a complementary solution to existing services and interacts with them.

More than 1,700 people have been supported since LIVE's first campus was launched with an exit rate into active life - employment transition jobs or training - higher than 80%.

Faced with growing societal challenges, LVMH understands that unwavering commitment and mobilization from everyone are essential. Therefore, the Group has been engaged for over 15 years now through often pioneering actions or structures that are always genuine towards society.