A free, online career accelerator for young migrants in France
Business & Career Booster is a flagship program co-delivered by PLACE Network and Forward·Inc, supported by the Michelin Corporate Foundation. The initiative equips young migrants and forcibly displaced individuals living in France with the practical skills, confidence, and professional networks needed to develop entrepreneurial ideas, strengthen their employability, and thrive in today’s evolving world of work.
A free, online career accelerator for young migrants in France
Business & Career Booster is a flagship program co-delivered by PLACE Network and Forward·Inc, supported by the Michelin Corporate Foundation. The initiative equips young migrants and forcibly displaced individuals living in France with the practical skills, confidence, and professional networks needed to develop entrepreneurial ideas, strengthen their employability, and thrive in today’s evolving world of work.
Together, these tracks help learners:
Strengthen entrepreneurial and professional skills
Gain confidence by applying skills in real-world contexts
Navigate your career with clear goals for employment or entrepreneurship
Build strong networks with peers, mentors and ecosystem partners
Programme details
- When: September – November 2026
- Application deadline: August 31, 2026
- Format: 100% online — accessible anywhere in France
- Language: English (basic level required — no fluency needed)
- Cost: Free
- Who can apply: Young migrants and forcibly displaced individuals living in France
👉 Apply now and take the next step in your professional journey.
Learn more about the program and submit your application here.
What is the program?
Business & Career Booster brings together two proven learning pathways:
1) Digital Entrepreneurship Programme (DEP) — Led by Forward·Inc
A self-paced online program introducing participants to entrepreneurship through practical business tools, idea development, customer validation, and entrepreneurial thinking.
2) Fast Forward — Led by PLACE Network
Fast Forward is a career accelerator that builds on the foundations of the DEP. Through expert-led masterclasses, networking opportunities, and practical learning, participants strengthen their professional profile, develop future-ready skills, expand their professional networks, and learn how to navigate the French professional ecosystem with confidence.
Who is it for?
This program is made for ambitious young migrants and forcibly displaced individuals who want to:
- strengthen their professional and entrepreneurial skills
- accelerate their career or professional project in France
- apply entrepreneurial thinking to jobs, projects or businesses
- build meaningful professional networks
- receive personalised guidance from experts and mentors
You do not need to have a fully developed business idea to participate. Whether you want to launch a business, grow professionally, or explore new opportunities, the programme is designed to support your journey.
What you’ll gain
Participants can expect to:
- build a strong professional profile and increase their confidence
- navigate the French professional ecosystem more effectively
- develop future-ready skills, including AI and professional visibility
- connect with mentors, guest experts, employers, and peer cohorts
- access opportunities through PLACE Network, Forward·Inc, and ecosystem partners
Know someone who would be
a great fit?
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Want to see our alumni
in action?
Discover how former participants have launched businesses, advanced their careers, and created new opportunities in France.
Would you like to become a mentor?
Support young migrants and forcibly displaced individuals as they build their careers, professional projects, and entrepreneurial journeys in France.
Why this matters
Young migrants and forcibly displaced individuals bring resilience, adaptability, creativity, and valuable international perspectives. Business & Career Booster helps transform these strengths into professional opportunities by developing future-ready skills, expanding networks, and opening pathways to meaningful careers and entrepreneurship in France.
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