What Goflex does

Goflex (legal entity: Goflex Young Professionals BV) is a Dutch vocational training company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Maarssen, Netherlands, with 501-1,000 employees. The company operates a hybrid work-learning model combining paid BBL (Beroepsbegeleidende Leerweg) apprenticeships at enterprise partner companies with theoretical education delivered through partnerships with ROC (Regionaal Opleidingsoverleg) schools. Learners typically work four days per week at a partner company and attend theoretical instruction one day per week, targeting VMBO graduates, MBO switchers, and career changers pursuing technical trade qualifications. The company also operates the Vakwijs sub-brand, which runs nine physical training centers focused on practical-skills development.

The core offering centers on apprenticeship placement and coordination services rather than direct course delivery: Goflex recruits candidates, matches them to enterprise partners, supervises the workplace learning component, and coordinates the theoretical curriculum with ROC partners. The company reports 500+ active learning workplaces across its partner network and 842 active vacancies on its platform at the time of data capture. Technology components include a Learning Management System (LMS) for theoretical coursework, digital classroom infrastructure, and standard web analytics tooling. In 2025, the company expanded its product surface with Goflex Kickstart, a one-year reskilling program explicitly targeting career changers rather than the traditional school-leaver pipeline.

The business model is B2B2C: enterprise partner companies are the primary revenue source, paying fees for apprenticeship placement and management services, while students are the end beneficiaries who receive paid training and a qualification pathway. The partner roster includes 30+ enterprise customers across construction (BAM, Heijmans), installation and energy services (Equans, SPIE, Croonwolter&dros, Unica), petrochemicals (Shell, SABIC), and marine/industrial sectors. The company holds SBB Erkend recognition (required for BBL placement), VCU certification, and Techniek Nederland membership, which together establish regulatory standing in the Dutch technical-training market. Theoretical education is delivered through 30+ ROC partnerships, allowing Goflex to scale without owning the full educational delivery stack.

Name

Goflex

Legal name

Goflex Young Professionals BV

Website

https://goflex.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Goflex is a Dutch vocational training company that combines paid BBL work-learn apprenticeships at enterprise partners with ROC-delivered theoretical education, serving technical students and career changers through nine training centers, 500+ learning workplaces, and 30+ enterprise partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE), College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Work-based learning
• Technical apprenticeships
• BBL programs
• Reskilling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Maarssen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Placement Services: Goflex places students (Goflexers) at partner companies as apprentices under the BBL (work-learn) model. Partner companies pay for the apprenticeship arrangement, and students receive a salary while learning. Goflex coordinates between ROC schools, partner companies, and students.
2. Vocational Training Services: Goflex provides additional practical training at their own Vakwijs training centers, supplementing ROC theoretical education with hands-on skills training in specialized practical rooms for metal, installation, and electrical trades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Goflex provides Dutch vocational training through MBO BBL (Beroepsbegeleidende Leerweg) work-based learning programs, placing students at 500+ partner company workplaces where they work four days per week and attend an ROC school one day per week to earn an MBO diploma in technical trades. The offering is supplemented by practical training at 9 owned Vakwijs training centers, dedicated personal coaching per student, and a 1-year accelerated Goflex Kickstart reskilling program for career changers seeking roles as electricians or installation technicians.

Product overview

Goflex is a vocational training company offering an integrated platform for technical education combining work-based learning (BBL - Beroepsbegeleidende Leerweg) with paid employment. The core offering consists of MBO BBL Opleidingen providing vocational training programs where students work 4 days per week while attending ROC 1 day per week, supported by the Goflex Programma (supplementary training modules), Vakwijs Trainingscentra (practical training facilities), and Coaching en Begeleiding (personal coaching). The Goflex Kickstart program offers accelerated 1-year retraining for career changers. Technical specializations include Elektrotechnische Systemen, Mechatronica Systemen, Koude- en Klimaatsystemen, Installatietechniek, Maintenance Technician, Allround Operationeel Technicus (AOT), and Metaal/Werktuigbouw. The Goflex Bootcamp provides introductory training at the start of programs. The platform serves VMBO students, career changers, and working professionals seeking technical qualifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Goflex Young Professionals: Main brand name for vocational training programs combining work and learning (BBL) in technical trades
• Goflex Kickstart
• Vakwijs

Products and services

• MBO BBL Opleidingen (Leren en Werken)
• Goflex Kickstart Accelerated 1-year full-time retraining program for career changers with prior work experience to become an electrician or installation technician, featuring on-the-job training, 15 training days at one of 9 Goflex training centers, a direct salary from day one, and guaranteed permanent employment upon completion.
• Elektrotechnische Systemen BBL
• Mechatronica Systemen BBL BBL program covering assembly and maintenance, electrical engineering, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, control technology, and measurement and regulation technology, leading to mechatronics technician qualifications.
• Koude- en Klimaatsystemen BBL BBL program teaching installation and service of cooling, freezing, and air conditioning systems, leading to qualifications as air conditioning technician, refrigeration technician, or maintenance technician.
• Installatietechniek BBL BBL programs covering gas, water, heating, ventilation, and sanitation systems installation and service, with specializations in residential, utility, and industrial applications.
• Maintenance Technician BBL BBL program for maintenance operations at large industrial companies in process technology, covering mechanical or electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and working in technical maintenance teams.
• Allround Operationeel Technicus (AOT) BBL Advanced BBL program at MBO level 4 for operational technicians who manage installations, processes, and safety in production environments, providing coordination and leadership responsibilities.
• Technisch Tekenaar / Werkvoorbereider BBL BBL program at MBO levels 3-4 developing skills in CAD software, technical drawings, project planning, material ordering, and coordination for those transitioning from hands-on technical roles to preparatory positions.
• Metaal / Werktuigbouw BBL BBL programs in metalworking and mechanical engineering covering welding, pipe fitting, construction work, and mechanical installation and maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 12% performance bonus on top of base salary for high-performing apprentices.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• SBB (Samenwerkingsorganisatie Beroepsonderwijs Bedrijfsleven)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial recognition body for vocational training companies in the Netherlands. Goflex holds SBB recognition as an approved training company (erkend leerbedrijf) in electrical engineering, measurement and control technology, installation technology, refrigeration technology, and mechanical engineering/metal trades. This recognition is legally required for companies providing apprenticeships and internships.
• ROC's (Regional Training Centers) throughout NetherlandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoflex partners with numerous Regional Training Centers (ROC's) across the Netherlands including Alfa College, Aventus, Curio, Deltion College, Drenthe College, Firda, Graafschap College, MBO Amersfoort, MBO Rijnland, Noorderpoort, NOVA College, ROC A12, ROC Da Vinci College, ROC Gilde, ROC Koning Willem I College, ROC Kop van Noord-Holland, ROC Landstede, ROC Midden Nederland, ROC Mondriaan, ROC Nijmegen, ROC Rijnijssel, ROC Rivor, ROC ter AA, ROC van Amsterdam, ROC van Flevoland, ROC van Twente, Scalda, Summa College, Talland College, Techniek College Rotterdam, Vista College, Yonder, and Yuverta. Students receive theoretical education at ROC's near their location while gaining practical experience at Goflex partner companies.
• EquansmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor international energy and technical services company providing apprenticeship placements for Goflex students in technical trades.
• Croonwolter&drosmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical services company providing apprenticeship placements for Goflex students in technical trades.
• ShellmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal energy company providing apprenticeship placements for Goflex students in technical trades at their Dutch facilities.
• SPIEmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent European market leader in multi-technical installation and services, providing apprenticeship placements for Goflex students.
• BAM (BAM Nuttall)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal BAM Group construction company providing apprenticeship placements for Goflex students in technical trades.
• HeijmansmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch construction and infrastructure company providing apprenticeship placements for Goflex students.
• SABICmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChemicals company providing apprenticeship placements for Goflex students in technical trades.
• UnicamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding technology company providing apprenticeship placements for Goflex students in installation technology.
• ActemiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrand of VINCI Energies for industrial services, providing apprenticeship placements for Goflex students in technical trades.
• Vinci EnergiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean leader in energy and digital transition, providing apprenticeship placements through its Actemium and other brands.
• KuijperscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding technology company providing apprenticeship placements for Goflex students.
• RH MarinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine technology company providing apprenticeship placements for Goflex students.
• Techniek NederlandcoreOthersIndustry association for installation and technology companies in the Netherlands. Goflex is a member, providing industry recognition and networking opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• NCOI Group: Largest Dutch private provider of vocational and professional training, serving working adults and career changers with MBO/HBO and corporate programs. Comparable to Goflex in offering paid, employment-linked training pathways, though broader in sector coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Randstad Nederland: Major Dutch staffing firm that operates large-scale training, onboarding, and BBL-style work-learn programs for enterprise clients. Overlaps with Goflex on employer-funded talent development, but serves all sectors, not only technical trades.
• ManpowerGroup Nederland: Global staffing group with Dutch operations running apprenticeship, reskilling, and 'Power of You' training academies. Comparable on the employer-funded training and career-changer reskilling dimensions that Goflex also targets.
• Adecco Nederland: Large Dutch staffing provider with dedicated training and apprenticeship programs for technical and industrial clients. Comparable to Goflex as a BBL-style workforce pipeline operator, though broader across sectors.
• Capgemini Academy (Netherlands): Consulting-led training and reskilling arm with corporate upskilling and academy programs for enterprise clients. Comparable to Goflex on the employer-funded professional development dimension, though oriented toward digital/consulting rather than trades.
• Tempo-Team Nederland: Dutch staffing and HR services brand within Randstad, running training, onboarding, and BBL-style work-learn programs. Comparable to Goflex on the apprenticeship-placement business model and employer-funded revenue approach.

Others

• Kenteq: Dutch sectoral knowledge center and training fund for technical installation professions. Not a direct competitor but a comparable intermediary in the BBL ecosystem that Goflex works alongside and competes with for visibility into Dutch technical vocational training.
• UWV (Werkbedrijf): Dutch government employee insurance agency operating Werkbedrijf, the public job-placement and reskilling infrastructure. Overlaps with Goflex's career-changer placement mission and represents both a complementary channel and a potential competitor for reskilling funding.
• Springest: Dutch training comparison and marketplace platform aggregating professional and vocational courses. Adjacent to Goflex in connecting learners to training, but acts as an aggregator rather than a direct training/placement provider.
• Techniek Nederland: Industry association for Dutch installation and technology companies, of which Goflex is a member. Not a peer commercially, but a comparable ecosystem player whose members overlap with Goflex's enterprise partner network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GoflexBV

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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