INSTITUTE OF MÉTIERS D’EXCELLENCE LVMH

The first training program in the luxury industry with a work-study format, the ME Institute offers training in Creative, Craft and Client Experience métiers.

The ME Institute was founded in 2014 to pass on savoir-faire defined by excellence in 34 Craft, Creative and Client Experience métiers, targeting both young generations and people seeking reskilling opportunities.

In each training program, students follow courses that comprise both technical learning and theory, in partnership with prestigious schools and universities and at LVMH Maisons, working under paid apprenticeship and skills development contracts.ME Institute students learn foreign languages as well, and meet experts and tour workshops and stores during Master Classes. At the end of their training they receive two degrees – one from their school and the Brevet d’Excellence certificate, recognized by all LVMH Maisons and partners of the Group.

“The ME Institute has met the challenge it took on when the program was launched in 2014, namely to develop the employability of apprentices, regardless of their initial qualifications, while at the same time preserving the unique savoir-faire that is emblematic of LVMH Maisons.”

Chantal Gaemperle

Group Executive Vice-President Human Resources and Synergies

ADVANTAGES OF THE MÉTIERS D’EXCELLENCE INSTITUTE TRAINING APPROACH

THE LEADING WORK-STUDY PROGRAM IN THE LUXURY SECTOR

The ME Institute is now present in seven countries – France, Switzerland, Italy, the United States, Spain, Japan and Germany – and had an aggregate graduation rate of 88% for all schools in 2023.

TRAINING AT OUR PARTNER MAISONS

Students in all the different training programs take courses that combine theory and technical learning at prestigious schools and universities, with work experience at LVMH Maisons under paid apprenticeship or skills developmentcontracts.

EXCLUSIVE MASTER CLASSES

During the different Master Classes, students have opportunities to meet experts or tour workshops and stores.

BREVET D'EXCELLENCE LVMH CERTIFICATE

Upon completing their training, students receive two diplomas, one from the school and the Brevet d'Excellence certificate, recognized by all LVMH Maisons and their partners.

INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS

Students benefit from an innovative learning approach as they acquire the unique skills of our different métiers, including concrete hands-on learning and opportunities to test different skills. This is joined by practical training in the stores of LVMH Maisons.

KEY STEPS TO JOIN THE INSTITUTE OF MÉTIERS D'EXCELLENCEThe recruiting process for the Institut des Métiers d’Excellence covers several steps in coordination with the host Maisons and schools.

MASTER CLASSES OF THE INSTITUTE OF MÉTIERS D’EXCELLENCE

The ME Institute designs custom-tailored Master Classes for its students hosted by its Maisons.

MÉTIER MASTER CLASSES

Métier Master Classes give students a chance to learn about, try and understand specific skills with experts from LVMH Maisons.For example, students in the Fashion & Creative Industries Design Master program were invited to a Master Class at Chaumet in Paris. During the session they had a chance to visit the recently renovated mythic store on Place Vendôme, marvel at the Grands Salons and speak with Chaumet’s Architecture Director.

DISCOVERY MASTER CLASSES

New students take part in Discovery Master Classes to learn more about the LVMH group and how the ME Institute functions.

MÉTIER MASTER CLASSES

CROSS-DISCIPLINARY MASTER CLASSES

Cross-disciplinary Master Classes bring together students from different programs, enabling them to discuss their respective métiers and better understand the luxury value chain.

MASTERLAB

LAB Master Classes focus on innovation. ME Institute students have a chance to discover new materials or expertise. These Master Classes are organized with outside partners. For example, Woolmark has hosted sessions to present its activities to apprentices and learners.

MASTER GaMEs

Master GaMEs welcome all ME Institute students for a discovery of an LVMH Maison or partner. They work together with the techniques they have learned on a creation around a specific theme.