The first years of Tremplin
An observation
“always”
Many young people leave the school system with visible and less invisible gaps (spelling, maths, self-confidence).
These bad school memories block their desire to learn, they remain stranded below the level of training that could have been theirs.
There are also those who, having stayed away from school for a long time, are de facto "dropouts" when it comes time to start training.
These bad school memories block their desire to learn, they remain stranded below the level of training that could have been theirs.
There are also those who, having stayed away from school for a long time, are de facto "dropouts" when it comes time to start training.
The realization of an idea
1993
Guite Theurillat and Pierre Ruch launch a reflection on the training of low-skilled adults. A call for volunteers appeared in the local press to recruit volunteers, which led to a first meeting in January with 16 teachers from all backgrounds.
It was just a few months later, in April, that the authorization to teach arrived, and the first classes started with 17 participants.
It was just a few months later, in April, that the authorization to teach arrived, and the first classes started with 17 participants.
A happy childhood
1994-1997
Tremplin meets its audience, the courses bear abundant fruit, classes are also set up in Ajoie and Franches-Montagnes.
Permanent premises are rented in Delémont to accommodate a classroom and the office.
Permanent premises are rented in Delémont to accommodate a classroom and the office.
Teen dramas
1998-2001
A sudden brake came in 1998: Tremplin was only authorized to give French lessons, and the financing of services was readjusted downwards.
Financial balance is now only achieved with 8 participants per class (previously 6), this makes it difficult to apply the andragogy typical of our school, a radically differentiated learning approach for each learner.
A drastic reduction in the volume of activities follows, and “survival mode” is activated for several years.
Financial balance is now only achieved with 8 participants per class (previously 6), this makes it difficult to apply the andragogy typical of our school, a radically differentiated learning approach for each learner.
A drastic reduction in the volume of activities follows, and “survival mode” is activated for several years.
A little turn and we're off again
2001-2002
By force of circumstances, guite Theurillat Stopped teaching at tremplin, Was hired at the university of lausanne, And appointed an administrator for the school, of which she continued to manage.
It is thanks to the municipality of Delémont and the creation of the Integra program that the school is getting back on track.
It is thanks to the municipality of Delémont and the creation of the Integra program that the school is getting back on track.
Communication
2003
Involvement in the creation of Comunica, a program for teaching French to new arrivals in the Jura, which also brings together the Jura Popular University, Lire et Ecrire, and the Animation and Training Center for Migrant Women (CAFF).
A program organized and supervised By Avenir formation, it has since celebrated 20 years of success.
A program organized and supervised By Avenir formation, it has since celebrated 20 years of success.
Entering adulthood
2008-2014
Tremplin continues its activities and enriches its services and collaborations, in particular with Espace de Formation, formation d'Espaces (EFFE, Bienne).
2014 is the year of its 20th anniversary, the occasion for conferences and festivities to salute the work accomplished.
2014 is the year of its 20th anniversary, the occasion for conferences and festivities to salute the work accomplished.
Handover
2015-2016
Pierre Ruche and Guite Theurillat, the founders of the school, hand over to Eric Chalverat.
The following year Anne-Lise Laville discreetly arrived in the role of secretary. She has since demonstrated that she can carry the school single-handedly!
The following year Anne-Lise Laville discreetly arrived in the role of secretary. She has since demonstrated that she can carry the school single-handedly!
The prime of life
2019-2026
Moving to new premises, well located and more spacious, just behind the station.
2023 is the year of the launch of the Bravo program to open up great prospects for professional integration for young isolated migrants.
Obtaining the EduQua quality label in 2025.
2023 is the year of the launch of the Bravo program to open up great prospects for professional integration for young isolated migrants.
Obtaining the EduQua quality label in 2025.
The story continues...
2026 and following
Sustainability of the school thanks to several solidly established programs and a constant search for innovation.