Herningsholm Erhvervsskole & Gymnasier

What Herningsholm Erhvervsskole & Gymnasier does

Herningsholm Erhvervsskole & Gymnasier is a Danish educational institution headquartered in Herning, Midtjylland, founded in 1876. It operates as a self-contained private entity under the Danish Ministry of Children and Education framework, delivering more than 40 educational programs across four physical campuses: the main Lillelundvej site, Handelshuset (Lillelundvej 1B, opened 2017), the newly built Herningsholm Landbrugsskole (Agricultural School), and a regional site in Ikast (Bøgildvej). Its portfolio spans vocational education (EUD), combined vocational-academic education (EUX), commercial gymnasium (HHX), technical gymnasium (HTX), 10th grade preparation, plus specialized tracks in sports (Idrætsgymnasiet), design (Designgymnasiet), and agriculture.

Programs are delivered through on-campus instruction supplemented by online delivery via Microsoft Teams for select business modules. The technology stack supporting instruction includes CNC machines, industrial welding robots, collaborative robots, fiber laser cutting, and modern automotive diagnostic equipment for technical programs, with Adobe Creative Suite for media graphics. The skoleoplæring (school-based training) system acts as employer-of-record for EUD students until they secure apprenticeship placements, functioning as an education-completion guarantee.

The business model is government-funded: all EUD, EUX, HHX, HTX, and 10th-grade programs are tuition-free for students, with revenue derived from Danish state per-student allocations. Ancillary, fee-bearing lines include optional activities (e.g., a 10th-grade Berlin trip at DKK 3,500), adult continuing education (AMU courses), and the Produktionsleder agricultural leadership program. Student acquisition runs through the national optagelse.dk enrollment system, supplemented by open-house events, primary-school partnerships, summer camps (Green Skills Camp, Talentcamp, Farmers Camp) and participation in WorldSkills competitions, where masonry students have earned 14 Danish championships and 1 World Championship (2002-2023). The institution is also government-designated as Denmark's Klimaerhvervsskole for climate-friendly agriculture and sustainable construction.

Name

Herningsholm Erhvervsskole & Gymnasier

Legal name

Herningsholm Erhvervsskole & Gymnasier

Website

https://herningsholm.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Herningsholm Erhvervsskole & Gymnasier is a Danish vocational school and gymnasium in Herning, founded 1876, delivering 40+ tuition-free EUD, EUX, HHX, HTX, and specialized programs to youth and adult learners across four campuses in Midtjylland, funded by the Danish state.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Upper-Secondary Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools (EDAHAHAF)

Keywords

• Vocational education programs
• Gymnasium secondary education
• Apprenticeship training programs
• Technical commercial education
• Continuing adult education

Headquarters

HQ city

Herning

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Educational Funding: Publicly funded vocational school and gymnasium operating under Danish government educational mandates. All programs (EUD, EUX, 10th grade, HHX, HTX) are free for students, funded through state educational budgets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Herningsholm Erhvervsskole & Gymnasier delivers tuition-free vocational and gymnasium education in Denmark across more than 40 programs and specializations. Core offerings include EUD vocational education leading to a crafts diploma (svendebrev), EUX combined vocational-academic education awarding both svendebrev and studentereksamen, HHX commercial gymnasium, HTX technical-natural science gymnasium, 10th grade preparation, plus the government-designated Klimaerhvervsskole programs in climate-friendly agriculture and sustainable construction. Adult continuing education, AMU courses, and a 20-week agricultural production leader program round out the portfolio.

Product overview

Herningsholm Erhvervsskole & Gymnasier is a Danish educational institution established in 1876, offering over 40 vocational and gymnasium programs. The institution operates as a unified platform with three main educational tracks: EUX (combined vocational and gymnasium education awarding both svendebrev and studentereksamen), EUD (vocational education with crafts diploma), and gymnasium programs (HHX commercial, HTX technical-natural science, Idrætsgymnasiet sports, Designgymnasiet design, and 10th grade preparation). EUD programs include construction trades (anlægsstruktør, bygningsstruktør, murer, smed, struktør, tømrer), service sectors (cykelmekaniker, detailhandel, eventkoordinator, frisør, handel, kontor, mediegrafiker, tandklinikassistent), technical fields (datatekniker infrastruktur, elektriker, IT-supporter, industritekniker), and infrastructure (VVS-blikkenslager). The institution also offers specialized schools including Herningsholm Landbrugsskole for agriculture, summer camps (Green Skills Camp, Talentcamp, Farmers Camp), and adult continuing education (AMU kurser).

Differentiator

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Brands

• EUX: Combined vocational and upper secondary education program giving both a skilled worker certificate (svendebrev) and an upper secondary exam (studentereksamen) - combining the best of two worlds.
• EUD
• Green Skills Camp
• Talentcamp
• Farmers Camp

Products and services

• EUX (Erhvervsuddannelse + Gymnasial uddannelse) Combined vocational and gymnasium education program awarding both a crafts diploma (svendebrev) and a high school diploma (studentereksamen), offering multiple career pathways to Danish upper-secondary students.
• EUD (Erhvervsuddannelser) Vocational education programs providing hands-on training with a crafts diploma (svendebrev) upon completion, covering 7 subject areas with entrances to over 100 vocational specializations.
• 10. klasse (10th Grade) Year-long preparation program helping students become sharper in their subjects and find their path forward, while becoming part of a safe and inspiring environment before choosing upper-secondary education.
• HHX Herning (Handelsgymnasiet Herning) Three-year commercial gymnasium program offering 8 study specializations, with teaching in general subjects and reality-based case assignments focused on business from an international perspective.
• HHX Ikast (Handelsgymnasiet Ikast-Brande) Commercial gymnasium program offering 5 subject areas, with a strong professional foundation opening doors to higher education and career opportunities.
• HTX Herning (Teknisk Gymnasium) Technical-natural science gymnasium program offering teaching in general subjects, natural sciences, technology, technical subjects and IT, with study specializations including Naturvidenskab, Sundhedsvidenskab, IT-videnskab, Designgymnasiet, and Idrætsgymnasiet.
• Herningsholm Landbrugsskole (Agricultural School) Agricultural school with newly built facilities preparing students for future farming with high professional standards, technology, and innovation; includes the Landmand (Farmer) EUD program.
• Idrætsgymnasiet Herningsholm (Sports Gymnasium) Sports gymnasium where sports, movement and training are central to daily life, combining theory and practice to prepare students for science-based higher education.
• Designgymnasiet (Design Gymnasium) Design-focused gymnasium program based on design and product development, preparing students for higher education within creative fields.
• Kurser og efteruddannelse (Adult Continuing Education) Courses and continuing education programs for adults over 25 wishing to change careers or obtain formal vocational qualifications, including Real Kompetence Vurdering (RKV) competency recognition.
• AMU Kurser Adult vocational education courses (AMU) for continuing professional development under Denmark's national adult vocational training framework.
• Produktionsleder i landbruget 20-week production leader program for agriculture with high professional standards and personal leadership development, targeted at adults in the agricultural sector.
• 5 ugers EUD-forløb 5-week EUD foundation program for students who have already completed a gymnasium diploma (STX, HTX, HF) and seek a career in retail, commerce, office, or event coordination.
• Green Skills Camp Summer camp focusing on sustainable solutions in construction, with approximately 200 participants from Danish and international vocational schools each year.
• Talentcamp Summer camp where students train for WorldSkills and regional championships, supporting Herningsholm's track record of 14 Danish championships and 1 World Championship in masonry.
• Farmers Camp Agricultural summer camp for young people interested in farming, hosted at the Herningsholm Landbrugsskole.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 Danish championships and 1 World Championship in masonry achieved by students 2002-2023
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Videnskabsklubben (Science Club)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHerningsholm HTX is a strategic partner with Videnskabsklubben, a nationwide science club program. Through this partnership, voluntary high school students teach local children in science, creating bridge-building between primary school and gymnasium while providing Herningsholm students with teaching experience and volunteer opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TEC (Technical Education Copenhagen): One of Denmark's largest vocational schools offering EUD, EUX, HHX, and HTX programs across multiple campuses. Directly comparable to Herningsholm in offering a comprehensive mix of vocational and gymnasium education.
• Hansenberg: Danish vocational school and gymnasium in Kolding offering EUD, EUX, HHX, and HTX programs with a multi-program structure highly comparable to Herningsholm.
• Learnmark: Vocational school in Horsens offering EUD, EUX, and gymnasium programs across multiple campuses. Similar institutional model, regional focus, and breadth of program offerings as Herningsholm.
• EUC Sjælland: Danish vocational school in Zealand region offering EUD programs across construction, technical, and service trades. Comparable to Herningsholm's core vocational education offerings in scope and program mix.
• EUC Syd: Vocational school in southern Jutland (Sønderjylland) offering comprehensive EUD programs across technical and trade disciplines. Directly comparable to Herningsholm's vocational curriculum and public funding model.
• IBC International Business College: Danish educational institution offering HHX commercial gymnasium and vocational business programs. Comparable to Herningsholm's HHX commercial gymnasium offerings and business-focused curriculum.
• TietgenSkolen: Combined vocational school and HHX in Odense offering EUD and HHX programs with a similar blended structure to Herningsholm's combined vocational and gymnasium operations.
• CELF: Danish vocational school (Center for Erhvervsrettede Uddannelser Lolland-Falster) offering EUD and EUX programs. Comparable multi-program vocational institution with similar public funding and structural model.
• Aalborg Tekniske Gymnasium: Technical gymnasium in Aalborg offering HTX programs in natural sciences and technology. Comparable to Herningsholm's HTX program in focus area, target students, and upper-secondary credentialing.

Broad incumbents

• KEA (Københavns Erhvervsakademi): Copenhagen-based professional business academy offering vocational and professional higher education programs. A broader incumbent in the Danish vocational/professional education space that overlaps with Herningsholm's business and technology offerings but at a higher education level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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