Carif-Oref Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is a regional resource centre focused on employment, vocational training and career guidance. Funded by the French State and the regional authority, it informs and supports public bodies and professionals, helping shape public policy, guide decisions and improve career pathways across the region. Its services help individuals explore occupations, find training, access guidance and build their professional futures. The centre also supports training providers with administrative and regulatory procedures, including activity declarations, course registration, quality processes and funding information. For employment and training professionals, it offers professional development through courses, learning pathways, webinars and workshops.

Carif-Oref PACA produces and shares data, analyses, maps, visualisation tools and publications on regional employment and training trends. Its observatories cover areas such as industry, health and social care, the social economy, disability, maritime occupations and changing skills needs. These resources help decision-makers and practitioners anticipate recruitment challenges, understand local conditions and promote inclusion.