2018 Apprenticeship Master Award
On June 19th, the trophies of the 4th edition of the Apprenticeship Master Prize.
The competition is co-organized by the Mutual MADDER and by the Permanent Assembly of Chambers of Trades and Crafts (APCMA) and honors 5 artisans from all professional sectors.
This year, two apprenticeship masters from our sector distinguished themselves:
- Bruno CORDIER – Pastry chef-Chocolatier-Ice cream maker in Orléans (45) – Cordier Aux Délices
who receives the Commitment Award of the Apprenticeship Master.
Holder of a BTM Pastry Chef Confiseur Glacier, Bruno obtained his MOF Glacier title in 1997 at the age of 31. In 29 years of professional career, he has already trained 33 apprentices and currently still has, in his laboratories, 9 young people who are preparing for diplomas ranging from CAP to BTM.
- Nicolas GOUIN – Baker-Pastry Chef-Chocolatier in Cailly (76) – Bread Workshop
who receives the International Mobility Award.
Holder of the CAP Pâtissier and Boulanger, supplemented by a BEP Boulangerie, a Mention Complémentaire and a BP Boulangerie, Silver Medal at the National Competition for Best Young Bakery Entrepreneurs, Nicolas opened his bakery in 2004 in a village of 700 souls. Many apprentices of his bakery have benefited from international experience and are now working in New York, Sydney or Dubai. By participating in this competition, Nicolas Gouin wanted to demonstrate that even if one completes his apprenticeship far from large cities, it is still possible to open up to the international. Today, Valentin, who is currently learning at the Atelier du Pain, benefited from a 15-day experience in Finland as part of the ERASMUS Programs.
The concept is simple: the bakers who are partners in the operation agree to make ribbon-shaped baguettes which are sold for €2, of which €1 is donated to the AIDES Association.
