Saint-Martin: five new DELF graduates, a symbol of the fight against illiteracy

In Quartier d'Orléans, pride was evident on every face. Five adults received their French language diplomas (DELF) as part of the Journées nationales d'action contre l'illettrisme 2025. A modest but meaningful ceremony, organized by Jielle Formation, in the presence of prefect Cyrille Le Vély, Collectivité vice-president Dominique Louisy and vice-rector Harry Christophe.

"Illiteracy is not a fatality, but a silent reality," reminded Joceline Laurent, director of the center, which has been working since 2016 with those most remote from the written word. Its teams go out into the community, in neighborhoods as well as rural areas, building tailor-made pathways in line with local economic needs. On-the-job training, on-the-job work placements and enhanced support are all ways of restoring confidence and opening up new career prospects.

At the ceremony, a number of participants emphasized the scale of the challenge. France Travail emphasized the obstacles encountered by many users when dealing with digital procedures, while the Compagnons Bâtisseurs highlighted their social integration workshops. Skills operator AKTO, for its part, stressed the importance of supporting companies and their employees in upgrading their skills.

But it was above all the winners who gave the event its human dimension. Each of them expressed their pride at reaching this milestone, and their desire to continue their apprenticeship. A powerful symbol, at a time when the fight against illiteracy and its digital counterpart, illiteracy, remains a national priority.

For the State and local authorities alike, this is a decisive battle: guaranteeing equal opportunities, empowering citizens and promoting professional integration. In Saint-Martin, where precise figures are lacking but needs are visible, each diploma awarded becomes much more than a certificate: it's a victory against the silence of exclusion.

Source: www.opinion-internationale.com/