ROC Nijmegen

What ROC Nijmegen does

ROC Nijmegen is a Regional Training Center (Regionaal Opleidingen Centrum) headquartered in Nijmegen, Netherlands, founded in 1998 and operating as a publicly funded vocational education and training institution under the Dutch Wet Educatie Beroepsonderwijs (WEB). The institution delivers secondary vocational education (MBO) across levels 1-4 in 15+ sectors including technology, healthcare, hospitality, construction, ICT, business services, and logistics, alongside secondary education (mavo, havo, vwo) and adult education (vavo). It also operates a Leven Lang Ontwikkelen (LLO) lifelong learning program serving working professionals and reskilling candidates. ROC Nijmegen's core business model centers on per-student government funding under WEB, supplemented by tuition fees, student contributions, and minor revenue from its on-campus training businesses (leerwerkbedrijven).

The institution operates an integrated platform-plus-modules architecture: core MBO programs are delivered alongside 14+ on-campus training businesses (Het Restaurant, Het Fitcentrum, Het Evenementenbureau, De Bakkerij, De Kapsalon, Het Reisbureau, Het Logistiek Centrum, and others) where students gain practical experience in real commercial environments. Differentiated offerings include the Cas Spijkers Academie for culinary top talent, the Young Talent Academy for elite athletes, and a strong BBL (work-based learning) track for adult learners combining employment with study. Technology infrastructure is conventional: standard marketing automation (Salesforce Pardot), web analytics (Google Analytics), advertising pixels (Meta, Google, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Bing), and event management tooling (Blackthorn), with no proprietary AI/ML systems disclosed.

ROC Nijmegen's go-to-market operates through direct-to-consumer channels including open days, study choice tests, trial days, school visits, and a multi-channel digital presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. The institution serves four primary segments: MBO students aged 16-20, adult learners seeking reskilling, regional employers engaged in BBL programs, and secondary education students (vavo). Regional employer partnerships (NEC Nijmegen, Hanos, Eventure, Gemeente Nijmegen, Fabergroep) and articulation agreements with Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN) and Radboud Universiteit support student placement and curriculum relevance. The institution operates 13+ campus locations across Nijmegen, Arnhem, Boxmeer, Wijchen, and Beuningen, with 501-1,000 employees and a regional concentration in Gelderland province.

Name

ROC Nijmegen

Legal name

ROC Nijmegen

Website

https://roc-nijmegen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ROC Nijmegen is a publicly funded Dutch regional training center founded in 1998, delivering vocational education (MBO levels 1-4) across 15+ sectors plus secondary and adult education to students in Gelderland, with 501-1,000 employees across 13+ campus locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Institutional & Commercial Kitchen Training (Schools/Healthcare/Corporate) (EDAOAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Business, Entrepreneurship & Case Competitions (DECA-style, Pitch, Case) (EDAMAGAJ)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Mbo training programs
• Adult education courses
• Work-based learning
• Secondary vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government funding (Wet Educatie Beroepsonderwijs): ROC Nijmegen receives government funding as a publicly funded educational institution under the Wet Educatie Beroepsonderwijs (WEB). Revenue is derived from subsidies for educating students in mbo programs, adult education (vavo), and continuing education.
2. Student contributions: Students pay tuition fees and purchase learning materials. Minor students receive government funding support; students under 18 receive a one-time €80 reduction on educational materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ROC Nijmegen is a Dutch regional training center delivering secondary vocational education (MBO) at levels 1-4 across sectors including automotive, construction, hospitality, ICT, healthcare, and welfare, alongside secondary education (mavo/havo/vwo) and adult education (vavo). The institution pairs classroom instruction with on-campus training businesses (leerwerkbedrijven) such as Het Restaurant, Het Fitcentrum, Het Evenementenbureau, De Bakkerij, De Kapsalon, Het Reisbureau, and others where students gain hands-on professional experience. Specialized academies (Cas Spijkers Academie for culinary talent, Young Talent Academy for elite athletes) and work-based learning (BBL) pathways round out the portfolio.

Product overview

ROC Nijmegen is a regional vocational education and training institution (ROC) offering MBO (middelbaar beroepsonderwijs) programs at levels 1-4 across diverse sectors including Autotechniek, Transport & Logistiek, Bouw, Horeca & Bakkerij, ICT & Media, Zorg, Welzijn, Beveiliging & Defensie, and more. The institution operates a platform-plus-modules architecture featuring core MBO Opleidingen programs complemented by specialized academies (Cas Spijkers Academie for culinary talent, Young Talent Academy for athletes) and practical training through on-campus learning businesses (Leerwerkbedrijven) such as Het Restaurant, Het Fitcentrum, and Het Evenementenbureau where students gain hands-on experience. Additional offerings include Werken & Leren (work-based learning), secondary education (Mavo/Havo/VWO), and Leven Lang Ontwikkelen (lifelong learning) programs for working professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cas Spijkers Academie: Academy for culinary top talent, part of ROC Nijmegen's hospitality programs.
• Young Talent Academy
• Het Startpunt

Products and services

• MBO Opleidingen

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Eventure NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEventure Nederland participated in the Hospitality Challengeweek, providing real business cases for students to solve. Students developed e-learning via WhatsApp for improving onboarding of young employees.
• NEC NijmegenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEC Nijmegen football club partnered with ROC Nijmegen during the Hospitality Challengeweek. Students developed solutions for improving visitor navigation from parking to stadium seats.
• Hanos Internationale Horeca Groothandel NijmegenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHanos (hospitality wholesale supplier) provided a real business case for the Hospitality Challengeweek. Students developed driver tracking solutions to improve delivery times.
• GO ShortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGO Short is an event organization partner that works with Het Evenementenbureau of ROC Nijmegen for student event projects.
• Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHAN Green Offices collaborate with Het Evenementenbureau on sustainability events and student projects. Also a pathway partner for students continuing to higher education.
• Radboud Universiteit (RU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadboud University collaborates with ROC Nijmegen through the Green Offices on sustainability initiatives and as a pathway partner for student progression to higher education.
• Tech GelderlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional technology partnership focused on strengthening technical education and innovation in the Gelderland region.
• Sterk Techniek - Rijk van NijmegencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional initiative to strengthen technical education and connect vocational training with industry needs in the Nijmegen area.
• Zorg voor de toekomstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership focused on future-proofing healthcare education and workforce development in the region.
• Ieder Talent TeltminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation that collaborates with Het Evenementenbureau on talent development events.
• Stichting ACBNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACBN (event organization) partnered during the Hospitality Challengeweek. Students developed business club arrangements for Four Days Marches festival.
• FabergroepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospitality company that provided real business cases during the Hospitality Challengeweek. Students developed proposals for improving customer experience and staff motivation.
• Stichting ZevenheuvelenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation organizing events including the Zevenheuvelenloop. Het Evenementenbureau students help with receiving runners at events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Summa College: Large Dutch MBO institution in Eindhoven offering vocational programs across many sectors with multiple campus locations and on-site practice environments — closely comparable to ROC Nijmegen's multi-sector regional model.
• NOVA College: Dutch MBO serving the Haarlem region with vocational programs across sectors including hospitality, business, and technology. Similar scale and regional multi-sector MBO model to ROC Nijmegen.
• Yuverta: Dutch MBO covering green/agriculture/food sectors with on-campus practical learning businesses. Comparable vocational education operator with practical on-site training environments similar to ROC Nijmegen's leerwerkbedrijven model.
• Koning Willem I College: Dutch MBO based in Den Bosch offering vocational programs across diverse sectors including hospitality, technology, and creative industries. Comparable regional mbo with multi-sector coverage.
• Albeda: Major Dutch MBO in Rotterdam offering vocational education across hospitality, technology, healthcare, and business service sectors. Comparable multi-sector vocational model with regional employer engagement.
• Friesland College: Regional Dutch MBO in Friesland offering vocational programs across multiple sectors. Comparable regional MBO delivery model with similar breadth and employer-engagement approach.
• Radius College: Dutch MBO in Tilburg offering vocational programs across sectors. Comparable regional MBO delivery model with similar scale and program breadth to ROC Nijmegen.
• Deltion College: Dutch MBO in Zwolle offering broad-sector vocational education including technology, business, hospitality, and healthcare. Similar regional multi-sector MBO delivery model.

Emerging players

• LOI (Lage Opleidingen Instituut): Online Dutch vocational education provider serving adult learners and remote students. Operates in the same Dutch vocational training market as ROC Nijmegen but with a fundamentally different delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• ROC van Amsterdam: One of the largest ROCs in the Netherlands serving Amsterdam with broad vocational education across many sectors. Larger national-scale competitor in the same Dutch MBO category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rocnijmegen
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/rocnijmegen
• Facebookfacebook.com/rocnijmegen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/43087
• Instagraminstagram.com/rocnijmegen

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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