Commitment and Solidarity at The Heart of the Foundation's Annual Dinner

In 2022, the Foundation Renewed its Support in the Following Areas:

1) Social Inclusion and Equal Opportunity
In 2022, 87 students benefited from social scholarships amounting to €140,000. The main goal is to to facilitate access to management studies and promote equal opportunity among students.

2) Educational Innovation and Applied Research
Several innovative projects were implemented in 2022: the ‘Feel-Good Campus’ Operation, The Dublin Digital Week, and the Diversity Fresco. Furthermore, the Foundation wishes to have a positive impact on society by producing and disseminating research on management innovation, to promote efficient and responsible organizations.

3) Entrepreneurial Dynamics
In 2022, 6 project leaders incubated in the ESC Clermont BS SquareLab, and received financial support in the form of Startup grants totaling 21 000 €.

4) Professional Integration
In 2022, 6 financial support projects received a total of €22,000 to facilitate the professional integration of students.

The measures put in place are deployed by the School’s CareerLab, whose mission is to support each student with the definition and the successful completion of his or her career project (choice of internship, work-study programme, specialisation, etc.) and in finding a job.

In 2023 and in line with the ‘Reveal 2027’ strategic plan, the Foundation’s objective is to make its purpose and ambitions known to a wider circle of regionally based companies, interested in playing a more active role in the school’s social and innovation policy.

2 Guests of Honor Convey a Strong Message of Commitment

This year, the Foundation’s Annual Grand Evening will be marked by the participation of two guests of honor, Florence Hale and Jean-Marc Gendre, figures of commitment and solidarity in different capacities.

Florence Hale: A 1994 Graduate of ESC Clermont BS.
Florence Hale was awarded the ESC Clermont BS Alumni Award for Commitment last November during the association’s ‘Excellence’ gala. After ten years as Communication Manager for the “Les Petits Princes” association, Florence Hale became a certified professional coach and created the “Open Your Box Coaching” company. As vice-president of the association “INSPIREO”, she helps young people to define their ideal career, develop an awareness of their abilities and reveal their true potential. A strong message that Florence Hale will share with the audience during the evening.

Jean-Marc Gendre: CEO of Lumibird, the European leader in laser technology.
Jean-Marc Gendre is an executive committed to the Auvergne region. As president of the “ASM Impulsion” Foundation, he is convinced of the strength of cooperation and of the role that companies can play in their ecosystem by committing themselves morally and financially to foundations that serve general interest.