DREETS controls 2026-2027: the DGEFP circular that changes the game for your CFA — how apprentices can use it as a shield

Published in the Official Bulletin of 25 February 2026 by the Minister of Labour Jean-Pierre Farandou, circular no. DGEFP/MOC/2026/30 of 17 February 2026 reshuffles the deck of training organisation controls for the next two years. Key instruction: DREETS, DRIEETS and DEETS (regional directorates for the economy, employment, labour and solidarity) must devote at least 75% of their controls to CPF (personal training account) and apprenticeship, with six priority areas that directly target the abuses observed in some CFAs (Centres de formation d'apprentis — apprenticeship training centres). For you, a future apprentice or apprentice currently on a contract, this circular is good news: it tightens controls on doubtful organisations, it clarifies the obligations your CFA must meet, and it gives you concrete indicators to know whether your training centre is in the crosshairs of the State's services. Here is everything the circular changes, what it does not change, and the SuperAlternant method to turn this framework into a shield for your alternance, with SuperAlternant.

What you need to remember about circular DGEFP/MOC/2026/30

• What is circular DGEFP/MOC/2026/30? It is the instruction issued on 17 February 2026 by the Minister of Labour Jean-Pierre Farandou to regional prefects, DREETS, DRIEETS and DEETS to set the control priorities in vocational training for 2026 and 2027. NOR reference: TRSD2605056C. Published in the Official Bulletin of 25 February 2026.
• The 75% rule: CPF and apprenticeship must account for at least 75% of the controls carried out by the DREETS/DRIEETS/DEETS in 2026 and 2027 (excluding controls targeting risks of entryism or sectarian abuses). This is the absolute priority of administrative control.
• Six priority areas: (1) CPF-funded actions, (2) apprentice actions, (3) suspension of activity declaration (art. L. 6351-4-1), (4) recovery of undue sums, (5) right of communication between funders and administrations, (6) verification of distance learning (FOAD).
• 14 missions of article L. 6231-2: for CFAs, controls will verify certification, consistency between training and diploma, compliance with administrative obligations and the exercise of the 14 missions of article L. 6231-2 of the Labour Code (welcome, engineering, support, etc.).
• Public targeting criteria: for the first time, the circular lists the indicators that trigger a control — sudden turnover changes, aggressive advertising, heavy subcontracting, risky registered office, inexperienced managers.
• Abandonment of the mass closure campaign: according to Le Monde of 22 December 2025, the government has given up on a new wave of mass administrative closures of CFAs in 2026. Apprenticeship "will not be put under budgetary constraint", the executive specified. Control remains targeted, not massive.
• Why it matters for you: you can now know before signing whether your CFA ticks the risk boxes listed by the circular, and during your contract you can report to your regional DREETS any behaviour matching these criteria. It is a safety net for the 800,000 apprentices in training in France in 2026.

In concrete terms: a CFA that posts a 200% growth in turnover over 18 months, whose manager has just taken over a company in liquidation and that subcontracts 80% of its training hours will top the 2026 control list. Conversely, a transparent CFA, Qualiopi-certified for more than 3 years and with a stable teaching team, has every chance of getting through the year without an in-depth control. It is this readability that changes everything for you, as a candidate or apprentice.

Why this circular changes the game in 2026-2027

A vocational training control reinforced since 2024

Circular DGEFP/MOC/2026/30 is part of a continuous reinforcement dynamic of vocational training control. After law no. 2025-594 of 30 June 2025 against all public-aid fraud, decree no. 2025-728 of 29 July 2025 on the registration of activity declarations, and the law of 25 June 2026 against social and fiscal fraud (see our article on the 25 June 2026 anti-fraud law and your alternance), the State gives decentralised services a clear mandate: detect, sanction, but also secure the journeys of apprentices and CPF users.

Minister of Labour Jean-Pierre Farandou summed it up in his circular: "The control mission must adapt to the evolution of fraudulent practices, which are diversifying and becoming more professional, while securing user pathways and the quality of the training offer."

Note: the circular of 17 February 2026 is not a sanction circular but a targeting circular. It tells the DREETS/DRIEETS/DEETS where to look in priority, not what to sanction. Sanctions remain governed by the Labour Code (art. L. 6351-4-1, L. 6361-1 and following) and by sectoral texts (Qualiopi, NPEC, hiring aids).

The abandonment of the mass closure campaign for CFAs in 2026

This is the most striking information for apprentices and CFAs. According to a Le Monde article published on 22 December 2025 and updated on 23 December 2025, the government has given up on a new mass administrative closure campaign of CFAs that was considered for 2026. Apprenticeship "will not be put under budgetary constraint", the executive specified.

This decision is explained by three factors:

• A still positive demographic effect: France has around 800,000 apprentices in training in 2026, the majority in BTS, BUT and professional licences. A wave of closures would have destabilised entire training basins.
• A stabilised budgetary context: after the 4.9% drop in apprenticeship entries in 2025 (first decrease since 2014 according to Dares), the government chose to preserve the territorial network of CFAs and to strengthen targeted control rather than reduce supply.
• The ramp-up of the law of 25 June 2026: with the new powers of France compétences and the mandatory publication of quality indicators, the government considered that a second wave of closures was not a priority given the tools already deployed.

To remember: no mass closure campaign in 2026, but targeted and gradual controls on CFAs showing risk indicators. If your CFA is serious, you have nothing to fear. If your CFA ticks several risk criteria, you have every interest in asking the right questions — and, if necessary, in changing CFA before the new school year.

The implementation timetable

Step	Date
Signing of the circular by Minister Farandou	17 February 2026
Publication in the Official Bulletin (BO Travail-Formation)	25 February 2026
Deadline for the submission of regional control plans 2026-2027	31 March 2026
Submission of provisional operating budgets (BPF)	31 May 2026
Start of the first wave of 2026 controls	June 2026
Half-yearly review of training organisation suspensions	December 2026
Continuation of controls	2027
Overall 2026-2027 review and possible new circular	Spring 2028

Note: the regional control plans submitted by 31 March 2026 by each DREETS detail how many controls will be carried out, on which areas and with what human resources. The Mission Organisation des Contrôles (MOC) of the ministry consolidates these plans and publishes each semester a national review.

The 6 priority areas of circular DGEFP/MOC/2026/30

Area 1 — Actions delivered to CPF holders

First area, and not least: the systematic verification of training actions financed by the CPF (Compte personnel de formation — personal training account). The DREETS/DRIEETS/DEETS must check:

• Eligibility of the training for the CPF (the training must be certifying or qualifying, listed in the National Register of Professional Certifications — RNCP or in the Specific Register — RS).
• The certifying nature: the training must lead to a recognised professional certification, and not to a simple attendance certificate.
• The organisation's certification: the organisation must be Qualiopi-certified and authorised for the training concerned.
• Consistency between the announced objective and the actual content: no advertising drift or ghost training.
• Compliance of advertisements with the code of good practice issued by the Ministries of Labour and National Education.
• The use of subcontracting: a CFA that subcontracts more than 30% of its training hours to another organisation must declare it and ensure that the subcontractor is itself certified.

Note: the Caisse des dépôts et consignations (CDC), which manages the CPF on behalf of the State, can immediately suspend payments to an organisation suspected of fraud, on the basis of article L. 6333-7-2 of the Labour Code. This financial suspension is often more effective than a classic administrative sanction.

Area 2 — Actions delivered to apprentices

This is the area that directly concerns apprentices. The DREETS/DRIEETS/DEETS must check, for each CFA, compliance with article L. 6231-2 of the Labour Code, which sets out the 14 missions of apprenticeship training centres:

1. Support of apprentices in their training pathway.
2. Educational engineering and adaptation of pathways.
3. Information on trades, training and certifications.
4. Welcome and integration of apprentices with disabilities.
5. Organisation of training in line with the diploma framework.
6. Coordination with host companies.
7. Monitoring of attendance and progress of apprentices.
8. Assessment of achievements during training.
9. Preparation for the exam (situational exercises, mock orals, etc.).
10. Help in finding a company for apprentices without a contract.
11. Mediation in the event of a dispute between the apprentice and the employer.
12. Professional integration and post-training follow-up.
13. Watch on changes in trades and certifications.
14. Referencing and promotion of the training offer.

The controls also cover:

• The CFA's certification for the diploma prepared.
• Consistency between the training delivered and the certification framework targeted.
• Compliance with administrative obligations: up-to-date activity declaration, valid Qualiopi certification, training agreement signed with the apprentice and the employer.
• Compliance with accounting obligations: keeping analytical accounts to trace the use of public funds (the transmission of analytical accounts is now sanctionable since the law of 25 June 2026).

To remember: if your CFA does not comply with one of these 14 missions, you have the right to refer the matter to the DREETS of your region via the portal teleservices.francecompetences.fr or by post. This is a free remedy that can trigger a targeted control of your CFA.

Area 3 — Rapid safeguarding mechanisms

The circular invites the DREETS to quickly mobilise the administrative suspension mechanisms provided for by the Labour Code, and in particular article L. 6351-4-1 which allows the suspension of the activity declaration of a training organisation:

• Suspension for up to 6 months in the event of serious indications of fraud or serious breach.
• Immediate suspension in the event of a risk to the safety of learners or false certifications.
• Systematic information of France compétences, the OPCO concerned and the CDC in the event of suspension.

The circular specifies that the DREETS must favour suspension over definitive closure, in order to preserve the pathways of apprentices in training. In the event of suspension, the CFA has a compliance deadline to resume its activity.

Note: since 1 January 2025, more than 450 suspensions have been pronounced by the DREETS, according to figures communicated by the Ministry of Labour. In 2026-2027, targeting is being strengthened on CFAs and OFs showing risk criteria (see area 4).

Area 4 — Targeting: the indicators that trigger a control

This is the major contribution of the circular: for the first time, the ministry publishes a public grid of criteria that triggers a control. The DREETS/DRIEETS/DEETS must cross-reference these indicators to prioritise their controls:

On the training organisation itself:

• Significant change in turnover: growth exceeding 50% in 12 months or 100% in 24 months, without justification through the opening of new training courses.
• Intensive use of subcontracting: more than 30% of hours of training subcontracted to another organisation.
• Recent Qualiopi certification: obtained for less than 18 months without audit history.
• Low share capital: SASU with capital of less than €5,000.
• Regular management changes: more than two changes in 3 years.
• Risky registered office: domiciliation company, residential building, successive moves (more than three addresses in 3 years).

On the manager:

• Little experience in vocational training (less than 3 years).
• Previous companies in judicial liquidation.
• Manager of several micro-organisations simultaneously (more than three structures).

On communication and advertising:

• Abusive use of the Qualiopi brand (display without valid certification).
• Aggressive advertising: "CPF 100% covered", "free training", "job guaranteed", without nuance or reservation.
• Use of influencers to promote the training.
• Unsolicited telephone and SMS spam.

On reports:

• Complaints from funders (OPCO, regions, France Travail, CDC).
• Complaints from beneficiaries (apprentices, CPF users, employers).
• Reports from other State services (URSSAF, DGCCRF, prefectural services).

Note: a CFA that ticks 3 or more indicators appears in priority 1 of the controls. A CFA that ticks 1 to 2 indicators appears in priority 2 (reinforced documentary control). A CFA that ticks no indicator falls under ordinary law control (sampling).

Area 5 — Recovery of undue sums

The circular reminds that the DREETS must systematically trigger a recovery procedure when a control highlights an undue sum (sum wrongly received by the training organisation):

• Sum received without service rendered (training not delivered, abandoned, or ghost).
• Sum received for a non-eligible audience (fictitious apprentice, CPF mobilised without right).
• Sum received twice (public funding + company contribution).
• Sum received for hours not performed (unjustified subcontracting, hours not traced).

Recovery may take the form of a collection order issued by the public treasury, a compensation on next funding, or a seizure in the event of forced recovery.

Note: the limitation period for recovering unduly received sums is 5 years from payment (article L. 3243-1 of the Labour Code, by reference). Controls carried out in 2026-2027 can therefore go back to 2021-2022 funding, which exposes fraudulent CFAs to significant catch-up payments.

Area 6 — The broad right of communication

The circular strengthens the right of communication between vocational training funders and control administrations. In practice:

• France compétences, the OPCOs, France Travail, the regions and the CDC can spontaneously transmit to the DREETS the data they hold on training organisations (turnover, pass rate, insertion rate, reports, etc.).
• The DREETS can solicit these funders to obtain complementary information on a suspected organisation.
• The URSSAF and the DGCCRF share with the DREETS reports of misleading commercial practices or undeclared work.

Note: this broad right of communication is one of the flagship measures of the law of 25 June 2026 against fraud (article L. 6361-1-1 of the Labour Code). It allows cross-referencing data previously scattered between 9 different administrations, and detecting inconsistencies (for example, a CFA that declares 500 apprentices but whose payslips only contain 50 employment contracts).

Verification of distance learning (FOAD): a separate area

The circular devotes a specific focus to open and/or distance learning (FOAD), which represents a growing share of the training offer (around 30% of CPF training in 2025). Controls focus on:

• The reality of attendance: connection logs, digital attendance sheets, proof of attendance at virtual classes.
• The quality of educational engineering: learning scenarios, variety of materials, tutorial support.
• Compliance of remote certifications: for RNCP-registered certifications, verification that the distance modality is explicitly provided for by the certification framework.
• The fight against ghost training: the circular authorises undercover controls (investigators posing as simple prospects), authorised by the law of 25 June 2026.

To remember: if you follow distance training in your CFA, keep all proof of attendance (screenshots of virtual classes, connection exports, emails with your tutor). In the event of a control of your CFA, these elements will prove your seriousness and protect your pathway.

The link with the other training reforms

The link with the law of 25 June 2026 against fraud

Circular DGEFP/MOC/2026/30 is complementary to the law of 25 June 2026 against social and fiscal fraud. The two reforms form a coherent whole:

• The law creates the legal tools (administrative sanctions, undercover controls, information sharing).
• The circular specifies how these tools are deployed by decentralised services (DREETS, DRIEETS, DEETS).

For a complete overview of the law, see our article on the 25 June 2026 anti-fraud law and your alternance. The two texts complement each other: the circular is operational, the law is structural.

The link with Qualiopi certification

Qualiopi certification remains the linchpin of the quality regulation plan and the fight against fraud in training. The circular invites the DREETS to coordinate their controls with Qualiopi auditors and with France compétences, to avoid duplicates and share findings.

Note: a CFA that loses its Qualiopi certification becomes ineligible for public funding. In practice, its apprentices can no longer benefit from OPCO coverage of training costs, and the CFA can no longer receive the apprenticeship share of the apprenticeship tax paid by companies via SolTéA (see our article on the SolTéA 2026 campaign).

The link with NPEC and the 2026 general review

The general review of NPEC (niveaux de prise en charge — funding levels) launched by France compétences on 2 April 2026 (3rd review since the "Avenir professionnel" law) is part of the same regulation logic. NPEC are now set for a minimum period of 3 years, with a possible modulation of ± 30% (decree of 29 May 2026) around the recommended reference value, and a minimum floor of €4,000.

To understand the amounts and conditions of 2026 NPEC, see our article on the 2026 NPEC review. DREETS controls will verify that the CFAs have properly updated their pricing in line with the new NPEC, and that they have not continued to invoice on the basis of old levels.

How circular DGEFP/MOC/2026/30 concretely protects apprentices

Before signing an apprenticeship contract

With the circular, you now have public criteria to assess the reliability of a CFA before signing:

1. Check the age of Qualiopi certification (dating back more than 18 months = good sign).
2. Consult the annual accounts of the CFA on pappers.fr or societe.com to check the turnover evolution (avoid CFAs whose turnover has doubled in 12 months without justification).
3. Check the subcontracting rate by asking the CFA how many hours are delivered internally by permanent trainers (a subcontracting rate above 30% is a warning signal).
4. Find out about the manager: experience in training, any criminal record, other structures managed.
5. Check public reports on the portal teleservices.francecompetences.fr and on signal.conso.gouv.fr.

Note: the circular's criteria grid is now public. You can ask the CFA to confirm that it ticks none of the indicators listed, and request proof (Kbis extract, Qualiopi certificate, list of permanent trainers, etc.).

During your apprenticeship contract

The circular also protects you during your contract:

• Right to effective control: if your CFA is controlled by the DREETS, you can testify anonymously about any dysfunctions (ghost training, harassment, non-compliance with the programme).
• Right to continuity of your training: in the event of suspension of the CFA (article L. 6351-4-1), the DREETS must organise the continuation of your training in another CFA (article L. 6222-12 of the Labour Code).
• Right to an identified pedagogical supervisor: your CFA must appoint you a supervisor who will be your privileged contact throughout the duration of your contract.
• Right to real support: the CFA must offer you at least 2 hours of individual interview per year with your pedagogical supervisor, in addition to training hours.

In case of a problem with your CFA

If you encounter a problem with your CFA (ghost training, harassment, non-compliance with the programme, abusive fees), several remedies are possible, in order of priority:

1. Refer to the pedagogical supervisor of your CFA (this is compulsory before any other step).
2. Refer to the apprenticeship mediator of your region (free remedy).
3. Refer to the DREETS of your region via the portal teleservices.francecompetences.fr to report a breach by a CFA or OF.
4. Refer to France compétences for questions relating to NPEC or certifications.
5. Refer to the DGCCRF via signal.conso.gouv.fr in the event of misleading commercial practices.
6. Refer to the Defender of Rights in the event of discrimination or breach of fundamental rights.
7. Refer to the judicial court in the event of financial prejudice (unduly collected fees, training not delivered).

Note: since 1 January 2026, the Mission Organisation des Contrôles (MOC) of the Ministry of Labour has opened a national listening unit for apprentices whose CFA is experiencing serious difficulties (administrative closure, judicial reorganisation, cessation of payment). You can write to signalapprentissage@emploi.gouv.fr to report your situation and obtain personalised support.

The SuperAlternant method: 5 steps to know if your CFA is in the crosshairs

Step 1 — Analyse the CFA's turnover evolution

Consult the annual accounts of the CFA on pappers.fr or societe.com. Check the turnover evolution over the last 3 financial years:

• Stable and regular growth (between 5% and 15% per year) = good sign.
• Strong growth (above 30% per year) without the opening of new training = warning signal.
• Explosive growth (above 100% in 2 years) = high risk of control according to the circular's grid.

Note: a CFA that posts a 200% growth in turnover between 2024 and 2026 without clear justification (new diploma, new territory, new target) will appear in priority 1 of the 2026 controls.

Step 2 — Check the age of Qualiopi certification

Qualiopi certification is mandatory for any CFA. Check:

• The date of first certification: more than 3 years = good sign, between 18 months and 3 years = acceptable, less than 18 months = warning signal (because the circular targets recent certifications).
• The date of the last surveillance audit (every 18 months).
• The absence of major non-conformities in the audit reports (partly public on request to France compétences).

Note: a non-Qualiopi-certified CFA cannot receive public funding. If you are enrolled in a non-certified CFA, your coverage may be refused, and you may have to pay the training costs yourself (between €5,000 and €15,000 per year on average).

Step 3 — Identify the manager and their history

The circular explicitly targets at-risk managers. Check:

• Experience in training (more than 3 years = good sign).
• Absence of previous companies in judicial liquidation (consultable on pappers.fr).
• The number of structures managed simultaneously (a manager of more than 3 micro-organisations = warning signal).

Note: the circular's criteria grid is available in full in the Official Bulletin of the Ministry of Labour (BO of 25 February 2026, reference TRSD2605056C). Print it and compare with the situation of your CFA.

Step 4 — Assess the subcontracting rate

Ask the CFA how many training hours are delivered internally by permanent trainers (CDI, long-term CDD, mission contracts). Compare with the total hourly volume of the training:

• Subcontracting rate below 10% = good sign.
• Subcontracting rate between 10% and 30% = acceptable.
• Subcontracting rate above 30% = warning signal according to the circular.

Note: subcontracting is legal but it must be declared and justified. A CFA that subcontracts 80% of its hours to another organisation no longer controls the educational quality of your training. In the event of a control, it is this CFA that will be sanctioned — not the subcontractor.

Step 5 — Mobilise the right contacts in case of doubt

In case of doubt about the reliability of a CFA, mobilise the right contacts:

• Your pedagogical supervisor: to be contacted as a priority for any question on the quality of the training.
• The apprenticeship mediator of your region: for an amicable remedy in case of dispute.
• The DREETS of your region: to report a breach or fraud. Directory of DREETS on the website of the Ministry of Labour.
• France compétences: for questions relating to NPEC or certifications.
• The DGCCRF: to report misleading commercial practices (false advertising, abusive fees).
• The Defender of Rights: to report discrimination or breach of fundamental rights.
• Your OPCO: to check that the CFA is properly registered and authorised to deliver the training.
• The national listening unit for apprentices: signalapprentissage@emploi.gouv.fr (open since 1 January 2026).

Note: the reporting platform of France compétences is open to apprentices, employers, CFAs and individuals. The report can be anonymous and gives rise to an investigation by France compétences services (average response time: 3 to 6 months). For faster processing, contact your regional DREETS directly.

The limits of the circular: what it does not change

Circular DGEFP/MOC/2026/30 is structuring, but it does not solve all the problems of apprenticeship. Here are its main limitations:

• No immediate effect on educational quality: the circular targets fraud and administrative breaches, not educational quality as such. The revision of the Qualiopi framework (still being finalised) is the reference tool for educational quality.
• Long investigation times: investigation times for reports remain long (3 to 6 months on average), and the sanctions pronounced may take several years to take effect.
• Constrained human resources: the DREETS have seen their staff increase since 2024 (+15% of controllers), but the volume of controls to be carried out remains considerable (about 20,000 training organisations in France). Not all at-risk CFAs will be able to be controlled each year.
• No reclassification guarantee: in the event of closure of the CFA, the circular invites the DREETS to organise the continuation of training, but does not create an automatic reclassification mechanism.
• Difficulty in controlling FOAD: distance learning is difficult to control, despite the undercover controls authorised by the law of 25 June 2026.

To remember: the circular is a major step forward, but it does not replace your vigilance and your CFA comparison work. Use the public criteria of the circular, ask the right questions of your CFA, and mobilise your network (former apprentices, guidance counsellors, local missions) to make the best choice.

Frequently asked questions

What is circular DGEFP/MOC/2026/30? It is the instruction of 17 February 2026 signed by the Minister of Labour Jean-Pierre Farandou which sets the control priorities in vocational training for 2026 and 2027. It requires DREETS, DRIEETS and DEETS to devote at least 75% of their controls to CPF and apprenticeship, with 6 priority areas and a public grid of criteria for targeting at-risk CFAs.

How do I know if my CFA is in the DREETS crosshairs? Check 5 criteria published by the circular: (1) turnover evolution (growth above 50% in 12 months = warning signal), (2) age of Qualiopi certification (less than 18 months = warning signal), (3) manager's history (companies in liquidation, manager of more than 3 micro-organisations = warning signal), (4) subcontracting rate (above 30% = warning signal), (5) reports from funders or beneficiaries.

What should I do if I suspect my CFA is in the crosshairs? You can change CFA before the 2026 back-to-school using our guide on the 6 indicators to choose your CFA. If you are already on a contract, you can refer to the DREETS of your region via the portal teleservices.francecompetences.fr or by post. You can also report a problem to the national listening unit for apprentices at signalapprentissage@emploi.gouv.fr.

Are controls dangerous for my alternance? No, controls are targeted at suspect CFAs, not at apprentices. On the contrary, controls protect your pathway by closing doubtful CFAs and redirecting funding to serious CFAs. If your CFA is controlled, continue your training normally and keep your proof of attendance.

Has the circular replaced the CFA closure campaign? No, the circular is distinct from the mass closure campaign that had been considered for 2026. According to Le Monde of 22 December 2025, the government has given up on this mass closure campaign. The circular sets up a targeted control mechanism that can lead to individual closures of suspect CFAs, but not a massive wave.

How does the circular fit with the law of 25 June 2026? The law of 25 June 2026 creates the legal tools (administrative sanctions, undercover controls, information sharing, obligation to publish quality indicators). Circular DGEFP/MOC/2026/30 specifies how these tools are deployed by decentralised services. The two texts are complementary: the law is structural, the circular is operational.

Can I get help if my CFA closes following a control? Yes, you can transfer your contract to another CFA without losing your training year (article L. 6222-12 of the Labour Code). The apprenticeship mediator of your region will support you in this process. If the CFA closes by court decision (bankruptcy, liquidation), the OPCO can cover the remaining training costs.

Does the circular apply to distance learning (FOAD)? Yes, the circular devotes a specific focus to distance learning. Controls cover the reality of attendance, the quality of educational engineering, the compliance of remote certifications, and the fight against ghost training (including through undercover controls).

How do I contact the DREETS of my region? Each region has a DREETS (Direction régionale de l'économie, de l'emploi, du travail et des solidarités — Regional Directorate for the Economy, Employment, Labour and Solidarity). In Île-de-France, it is the DRIEETS (Regional and Interdepartmental Directorate for the Economy, Employment, Labour and Solidarity). The directory is available on the website of the Ministry of Labour (travail-emploi.gouv.fr). You can also go through the portal teleservices.francecompetences.fr for an online report.

In summary

Circular DGEFP/MOC/2026/30 of 17 February 2026 is good news for apprentices: it requires DREETS, DRIEETS and DEETS to devote at least 75% of their controls to CPF and apprenticeship, with 6 priority areas and a public grid of criteria to target at-risk CFAs. Combined with the law of 25 June 2026 against fraud and the official abandonment of the mass closure campaign announced in December 2025, it draws a stable framework for apprenticeship in 2026-2027: no mass closures, but targeted control on doubtful CFAs, with preservation of the territorial network of serious CFAs. To make the most of it: analyse the 5 public criteria of the circular (turnover evolution, Qualiopi age, manager's history, subcontracting rate, reports), check the Qualiopi certification of your CFA, ask the right questions at your first meeting, and mobilise the national listening unit for apprentices (signalapprentissage@emploi.gouv.fr) in case of problems. To go further, browse the alternance offers and apprenticeship training courses available, and use our guide on the 6 indicators to choose your CFA to make the best choice.

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