CEPFA | About us

About the French-Armenian Vocational Training Center

International cooperation, exchange programs with France and other European countries

The Foundation is a member of the European Training Foundation (ETF) Network of Centres of Excellence.

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Our story With the support of partners, the center implements student exchange programs with French educational institutions. Students also participate in international festivals and competitions.

CEPFA is the first VET institution to be accredited for 6 years.

CEPFA participates in the Erasmus+ program The goal of the program is to promote the development of skills and abilities of lecturers and students.

SEPA cooperates with 200+ employers to organize student internships and professional visits.

Our goal and advantages

French-speaking environment

Thanks to the cooperation with SEPR, experts visits are regularly organized, enabling CEPFA teachers to become acquainted with professional and pedagogical innovations available in Europe.

Job opportunities

CEPFA graduates have practical skills, are up to date with industry innovations, and are able to find their place in the modern job market.

Exchange programs

Thanks to the support of partners, CEPFA participates in student exchange programs with European vocational education institutions. CEPFA students have the opportunity to participate in global skills competitions and festivals.

Cooperation with employers

CEPFA implements academic and additional (short-term) education in accordance with the requirements of employers.

Our team

Gohar Grigoryan Director

Yelena Martirosyan Deputy Pedagogical Director

Aida Dabaghyan Responsible for Quality Assurance

Hripsime Tagvoryan Chief Accountant

Anna Tovmasyan Secretary, Assistant to Director

Hripsime Sargsyan Assistant to Deputy Pedagogical Director

Elen Manukyan Accountant Assistant

Arusyak Grigoryan Cooking Teacher

Emma Petrosyan Cooking and Pastry Teacher

Samson Soghomonyan Cooking Teacher

Anna Mejlumyan Pastry Teacher

Knarik Vardanyan Teacher of Garment Manufacturing Technology

Sona Voskanyan Teacher of Garment Manufacturing Technology

Maria Elmajyan Painting Teacher

Gohar Poladyan Hairdressing Teacher

Erik Sargsyan Teacher of Dental Technology

Lilit Papyan Teacher of Dental Тechnology

Amalia Baghyan Teacher of the Armenian Language and Literature

Anush Stepanyan Teacher of the Armenian Language and LiteratureResponsible for Career Center

Roza Avagyan Teacher of the Armenian Language and Literature

Nazeli Mashuryan French Teacher

Sona Hakobyan French Teacher

Gohar Kzlyan Teacher of Мilitary Тraining, Civil Defense

Elza Khatchatryan Teacher of Russian

Lala Mikayelyan Teacher of History, of Law, of Social Science, of Sociology

Anush Hovsepyan Teacher of History, of Social science

Nune Abazyan Teacher of Biology, of Ecology

Anahit Vahanyan Teacher of Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry)

Meline Ayvazyan Teacher of Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry)

Arima Khanoyan Teacher of Physics, Chemistry, Geography

Diana Hovhannisyan Teacher of Physical Education

Ani Harutyunyan Teacher of Entrepreneurship

Ashkhen Aslanyan Psychologist, Teacher of Communication

Artur Djhangiryan Teacher of IT, Computer Skills

Organizational structure

CEPFA is governed by a board of trustees and led by an executive director who oversees key departments for efficient management.

Board of Trustees

Organizational structure

CEPFA is governed by a board of trustees and led by an executive director who oversees key departments for efficient management.

President

Organizational structure

CEPFA is governed by a board of trustees and led by an executive director who oversees key departments for efficient management.

Board of Trustees

YEREVAN MUNICIPALITY

THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, CULTURE AND SPORTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA

MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA

LYON METROPOLIS

MUNICIPALITY OF LYON

Ron-Armenia Training and Exchange Association

SEPR Vocational Training Center

Organizational structure

CEPFA is governed by a board of trustees and led by an executive director who oversees key departments for efficient management.

French-Armenian Vocational Training Center Foundation

Organizational structure

CEPFA is governed by a board of trustees and led by an executive director who oversees key departments for efficient management.

Executive Director

Organizational structure

CEPFA is governed by a board of trustees and led by an executive director who oversees key departments for efficient management.

Administrative Staff

Teaching Staff

Accounting

Support Staff

Quality Assurance

Career Center

Board of Trustees

SEPR Vocational Training Center Mr. Christian Droz

THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, CULTURE AND SPORTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA Head of the Department of Vocational Education and Training Mr. Karen Manukyan

YEREVAN MUNICIPALITY First Deputy Mayor of Yerevan Mr. Levon Hovhannisyan

MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA Head of the Department of Employment, Labour and Employment Division Ms. Ruzanna Pepanyan

LYON METROPOLIS Vice-president of the Lyon Metropolis for European and international cooperation and tourism. Ms Helene Duvivier

MUNICIPALITY OF LYON Deputy Mayor of International Relations, Cooperation and Solidarity Ms. Sonia Zdorovtzoff

ARMENIAN ALLIANCE FOUNDATION Representative Mr. Alfred Bagdjian

Our partners

Société d'Enseignement Professionnel du Rhône (SEPR)

Ambassade de France en Armenie

La Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Villle de Lyon

Métropole Lyon

Fondation Alliance Arménienne

Ville de Villeurbanne

ACFOA de Septèmes-les-Vallons

Fondation Véolia

Véolia djur

Apro Formazione

Erasmus+

Université française en Arménie (UFAR)

European Training Foundation (ETF)

Association pour la formation des ruraux aux activités de tourisme (AFRAT)

Children of Armenia Fund (COAF)

Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU)

Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie France Arménie (CCI France Arménie

Armenian Fund for Sustainable Development (AF4SD)

Lycée français Anatole France

Fondation Humanitaire Suisse(KASA)

Student Council The Student Council is a self-governing, student-unifying body that operates in accordance with its regulations. The goals of the Student Council are:
. Identifying the needs of students
. Improving student life
. Collaborate with educational center management
. Organizing educational and cultural events
. Establishing links with other educational centers

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