Training adults with disabilities in catering professions

Dear difteurs, dear difteuses, On April 8, the 33rd Café Joyeux opened its doors at the Centre Dauphine in Dijon! On this occasion, Alban, Baptiste, Kenzo and Lou, the 4 team members, proudly donned their aprons to welcome the first guests! Because training plays an essential role in every career path, the four crewmen will follow a two-year apprenticeship to prepare for a state-recognized diploma. They will begin their training with the Centre d'Apprentissage Joyeux (CFAJ) in September 2026. "I love serving guests, working the till, preparing drinks. It's a great experience and a chance compared to my disability and my previous jobs. Here, everyone is kind and accepts me as I am. The diners are also very kind and patient; they ask us where we're from. I'm happy to come to work; and the café is beautiful, you feel good. I've learned a lot already. My family is happy for me!" Baptiste, team member at Dijon's Café Joyeux To date, 97 team members have passed the exam, and 26 are in training. Well done to them! 💛 Thank you everyone for your loyal support in favor of inclusion!Your commitment makes a concrete difference to lives! Every year, CFAJ-trained team members present their diplomas. This would not be possible without the generosity of all our donors, every donation counts!

Cher Difteurs, There's no shortage of projects at Source de Joie! For example, since last November, the very first small campus dedicated to training has opened its doors to train people with mental and cognitive disabilities in the catering and sales professions, just opposite Café Joyeux Saint-Philippe-du-Roule (Paris 8e). "I like the training, you learn lots of practical and theoretical things. I like the practical workshops, it's a change from sitting and just listening!" Charles-Henri, a crew member in training since April 2025, tells us. This space is key to developing our social impact and promoting the inclusion of people with mental and cognitive disabilities in mainstream environments. The Centre de Formation d'Apprentissage Joyeux (CFAJ) thus trains apprentice team members over a period of 24 to 36 months. The training offered promotes skills development and strengthens the employability of team members. A huge thank you to each and every one of you for your loyal commitment to inclusion alongside us! 💛