Between the Hauts de Massane neighborhoods in Montpellier and Valsière in Grabels, a wind of hope is blowing for 21 people who have found employment thanks to the “Zero unemployed territory” initiative. The employment company Hauts Val & Co embodies this success and demonstrates that even the long-term unemployed can re-enter the job market. By offering jobs adapted to the needs of the region, they transform utopia into a tangible reality. This article explores how this initiative came about, its social and economic impacts as well as the future prospects for the residents of these neighborhoods.
A new era for the long-term unemployed
The “Zero long-term unemployed territory” project is much more than a simple initiative. It is a social revolution that repositions humans at the heart of the economy. In Montpellier and Grabels, the Hauts Val & Co employment enterprise (EBE) enabled 21 residents to sign their first permanent contract. Among them, figures such as Rachida and Sylvie, who demonstrate their relief and joy at this new chance that they thought was lost.
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A territorial project and its pioneers
It was under the leadership of René Revol, mayor of Grabels, that the project saw the light of day. Remembering the 90s when ultra-liberalism blamed the unemployed for their own situation, he sees in Hauts Val & Co a response to this persistent injustice. The town hall’s commitment, supported by the Montpellier Metropolis, aims to put long-term unemployed or “invisible” people to work who often escape administrative radar.
A model by the residents and for the residents
The Local Employment Commission, under the leadership of Mustapha Laoukiri and Jean-Loup Riche, was essential in implementing this vision. The objective: to respond to the unmet needs of the territory by focusing on the skills of the inhabitants. A meticulous diagnosis made it possible to identify four areas of development: food, service, reuse and nature.
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Develop activities to serve the community
Hauts Val & Co does not just provide jobs, it creates essential services for its neighborhoods. For example, the neighborhood grocery store associated with a café is a central pillar of the food hub. At the same time, the service center offers concierge service and home help, while the reuse center delights those looking for recycling solutions. Finally, the nature center plans to revitalize local olive groves, marking a return to the region’s agricultural sources.
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Long-term ambitions
Although the initiative has already had a positive impact on 21 people, Hauts Val & Co’s ambitions do not stop there. State Rep. Michael Delafosse and Guillaume Raymond support the vision of reaching 200 jobs in five years. This planned development shows how crucial it is to persevere in social action to bring dignity and hope to people long left on the margins of employment.
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Funding and partnership for lasting success
Funding, mainly provided by the State with the support of the department, is another major asset of the initiative. This collaboration between public and private is essential to sustain such a project and the union of partners plays a determining role in guaranteeing convincing and lasting results.
