marginalized on the job market. The first LIVE center opened in Clichy-sous-Bois and welcomed its first class of 50 students, who took refresher courses on key skills such as written and verbal communication, math and general knowledge, as well as personal development training and career planning guidance.

OCTOBER 2019

LVMH S INSTITUT DES MÉTIERS D EXCELLENCE CONTINUES TO GROW

Since it was founded by the Group in 2014, LVMH s Institut des Métiers d Excellence (IME) has been con- stantly growing, driven by the Group s commitment to training younger generations through apprenticeships. In 2019, the IME welcomed a total of 300 apprentices in France, Switzerland, Italy and Spain (where a program was launched in 2019) a tenfold increase over the first year s class. This initiative is a source of great pride for LVMH, for which passing on its Maisons expertise is a key priority.

NOVEMBER 2019

LVMH SIGNS MAJOR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHINA INTERNATIONAL IMPORT EXPO (CIIE)

For the first time, LVMH and 13 of its Maisons took part in the China International Import Expo trade fair, in and around their own LVMH pavilion. The CIIE which was held for the second time from November 5 to 10, 2019 in Shanghai is a major event that was launched to pro- mote trade and strengthen cooperation between China and other countries. The event was held at Shanghai s National Exhibition and Convention Center, where LVMH which was also present at the French national pavilion among the country s largest companies used the Group s own 500 sq.m exhibition space to showcase the excellence of its Maisons and their singular ability to com- bine innovation and heritage, with a sophisticated, inno- vative display: a fitting tribute to France.

China International Import Expo