On March 26, 2026, the campus Arts et Métiers The Bordeaux-Talence region hosted ORION Jeunesse 2026, an immersive day dedicated to 15-25 year olds. More than 2,000 high school and university students participated in this day to better understand contemporary security and resilience challenges, experience crisis management, and discover different forms of civic engagement.
An immersive day to understand and experience
Throughout the day, participants met with members of the armed forces and field personnel to learn about their missions, professions, and equipment. Armored vehicles, drones, and specialized equipment provided a concrete immersion into their operational environment.
A series of conferences dedicated to contemporary threats complemented these meetings, while numerous workshops placed young people in situations of experimentation and reflection: cyber defense, disinformation, civil security, Operation Frankton, leadership, and life-saving gestures .
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A careers forum also allowed them to exchange ideas with experts and explore the diversity of career paths and possible forms of engagement.
Finally, sporting and intellectual challenges punctuated the day, mobilizing teamwork, analytical skills, and decision-making . A real-world experience to develop new civic reflexes and better understand the security challenges of a changing world.
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350 students Arts et Métiers fully involved in the event
This edition was also marked by the strong participation of 350 Arts et Métiers students . Enthusiastic and engaged participants, they particularly distinguished themselves by winning the challenges offered throughout the day .
For some of them, the commitment had begun well before the event. Several students actively contributed to its preparation and smooth running, particularly in the areas of organization, security and logistics on the day itself.
This mobilization fully illustrates the essential qualities of the training. Arts et Métiers : team spirit, collective commitment, sense of responsibility and adaptability .
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The campus warmly thanks the armed forces, institutional partners, speakers, authorities present, as well as all the teams and students involved who contributed to the success of ORION Jeunesse 2026.
