Skive College

What Skive College does

Skive College is a Danish publicly funded vocational and upper secondary educational institution (erhvervsskole) headquartered in Skive, Denmark, operating across five physical locations including satellite campuses in Thisted, Herning, Holstebro, and Randers. The institution delivers a portfolio of integrated educational programs: HHX (Higher Commercial Examination, a 3-year commercial gymnasium combining economics, marketing, and international business), HTX (Higher Technical Examination, focusing on science, technology, and innovation), EUD (vocational education across more than 20 trades including electrician, carpenter, toolmaker, upholsterer, and butcher), EUX (combined vocational and gymnasium education), and AMU (adult continuing education courses for employed workers). Support services include the Erhvervskollegiet student dormitory, ASPIT/STU programs for youth with autism, a Talentordning for student-athletes, international exchange programs (Erasmus+, OPU), and Trivsel/SPS student welfare services.

The institution's technology infrastructure is conventional educational IT: Lectio for gymnasium student administration, Studie+ for vocational program administration, and ExamCookie for exam proctoring (a monitoring tool that records URLs, processes, clipboard content, and screenshots during exams). No proprietary AI/ML systems or differentiated technology platforms are disclosed. The school's primary differentiator is its strategic positioning in green transition and sustainability education, evidenced by five major funded projects totaling approximately 46 million DKK through 2029, including the T-shore ERASMUS+ offshore renewable energy consortium, Green Competencies for Green Labor Market (EU Regional Development Fund), Green Learning Laboratory for Carpentry (Tietgenfonden), Green Technology in Practice (EU equipment fund), and Green Update of Furniture Programs (Villum Fonden).

As a publicly chartered Danish vocational school, Skive College's revenue model is predominantly government-funded through Danish Ministry of Children and Education appropriations, supplemented by EU and foundation grants for development projects, usage-based fees for AMU courses (with VEU compensation available for eligible participants), and subscription-based dormitory fees (612 DKK/week with subsidy, 1,700 DKK/week without). Customer acquisition occurs through the national optagelse.dk admission portal for student enrollment, kursus.skivecollege.dk for adult education, and direct recruitment across regional business networks for apprenticeship placement. The institution is governed by a board comprising industry associations, trade unions, Skive Municipality representatives, employees, and students — a governance structure typical of Danish erhvervsskoler rather than traditional corporate ownership.

Name

Skive College

Legal name

Skive College

Website

https://skivecollege.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Skive College is a publicly funded Danish vocational and upper secondary educational institution offering HHX, HTX, EUD, EUX, and AMU programs across five MidtVest Denmark locations. It serves 15-18 year-old gymnasium students, vocational trainees, and adult learners with a strategic focus on green transition education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Upper Secondary Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Vocational education programs
• Upper secondary gymnasium
• Adult continuing education
• Apprenticeship training
• Technical commercial education

Headquarters

HQ city

Skive

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 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 Education Funding: Skive College is a publicly funded educational institution that receives government funding to operate vocational and gymnasium programs.
2. AMU Course Fees: Adult vocational education courses charged to companies and employed individuals, with VEU compensation available for eligible participants.
3. Student Dormitory Fees: Erhvervskollegiet provides accommodation services at 612 kr/week with subsidy or 1700 kr/week without subsidy, including three daily meals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Skive College is a publicly funded Danish educational institution delivering upper secondary (HHX commercial and HTX technical gymnasium) and vocational education (EUD and EUX) programs across trades such as electrician, carpenter, toolmaker, upholsterer, and butcher. It also offers AMU adult continuing education courses for employed workers and companies, supplemented by on-campus student housing, talent programs, and specialized support for students with autism.

Product overview

Skive College is a comprehensive Danish educational institution offering a portfolio of integrated educational programs. The core offering consists of HHX (commercial upper secondary), HTX (technical upper secondary), EUD (vocational education), and EUX (combined vocational-gymnasial) programs, complemented by AMU continuing education courses. Support services include student housing (Erhvervskollegiet), talent programs for sports, ASPIT for students with autism, international exchange programs, and student wellbeing/SPS support. The institution operates multiple development projects focused on green technology and sustainable practices, funded by EU, Villum Fonden, and Tietgenfonden. Administrative systems include Lectio for gymnasium programs and Studie+ for vocational programs, plus ExamCookie for exam integrity monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Erhvervskollegiet: Vocational dormitory providing student housing for students enrolled in vocational education programs at Skive College.
• Skive Handelsgymnasium
• Skive Teknisk Gymnasium
• KompetencePartner MidtVest (KPMV)

Products and services

• HHX (Handelsgymnasiet)

Quantifiable outcome

• HTX provides access to 154 higher education programs, 266 with Mathematics A
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Hydrogen ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Danish industry partner in T-shore project, working on establishing strong international private-public collaboration in education and development focused on hydrogen, wind, and Power-to-X sectors.
• T-shore ConsortiumflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022ERASMUS+ funded project 'Technical Skills for Harmonised Offshore Renewable Energy' with 13 partners from 5 EU countries. Skive College leads the Danish portion, working with Hydrogen Valley as industry partner on HV, Wind, and Power-to-X education development. Total budget 3,999,095 EUR with EU funding of 23.8 million DKK.
• Regional Udvikling (RM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional authority administering EU funding for 'Green Competencies for Green Labor Market' project addressing STEM skill shortages in green technology sector with 625,565 EUR budget.
• KompetencePartner MidtVestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkive College is part of KompetencePartner MidtVest (KPMV), a regional competence partnership helping individuals find the right education and supporting regional workforce development.
• Skilliant, BelgiumflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean consortium leader for T-shore project, coordinating the 13 partners from 5 EU countries in the ERASMUS+ Excellence Centers of Vocational Excellence initiative.
• KlimaskolenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in green carpenter education project, working with Climate School on developing sustainable building practices.
• Videnscenter for Håndværk og BæredygtighedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge center for Craft and Sustainability providing expertise for green carpenter trade education development.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• EUC Sjælland: Vocational school network across Zealand offering EUD, EUX, and AMU. Same public-school model and program mix as Skive but in a different geography; useful benchmark for European vocational program design.

Direct peers

• Københavns Erhvervsskole (KE): Copenhagen vocational school offering broad EUD, EUX, and AMU courses. Direct competitor in vocational programs with a similar public-school governance model, larger scale, and stronger urban brand.
• Mercantec: Vocational/technical college in Viborg/Viby J offering EUD, EUX, HTX, and AMU programs. Direct geographic and program peer in the Jutland market.
• IBC International Business College: Specialized business college offering HHX and academy programmes with international focus. Closely competes with Skive's HHX (Skive Handelsgymnasium) brand for commerce-oriented upper secondary students.
• TEC (Technical Education Copenhagen): Denmark's largest technical and vocational school, offering HHX, HTX, EUD, EUX, and continuing education programs across multiple Copenhagen campuses. Comparable to Skive College across the entire secondary/vocational program portfolio, with significantly larger scale and urban reach.
• EUC Syd: Vocational school in Southern Denmark delivering EUD/EUX programs with focus on construction, technology, and green trades. Comparable program mix and green-transition positioning.
• Aarhus Tech: Major technical/vocational college in Aarhus providing HHX, HTX, EUD, EUX, and AMU courses. Direct peer in scale and program mix; competes for the same Science/Talent HTX applicants and for AMU B2B contracts in Jutland.
• Tradium: Vocational/technical school serving the Randers/Midt- and Østjylland region with EUD, EUX, HTX, and adult courses. Geographic peer; Skive already runs AMU courses in Randers, indicating direct overlap in service area.
• Tietgen Business College: Business-focused HHX and EUD/EUX provider affiliated with Tietgenfonden (a Skive partner). Direct HHX competitor with strong national reputation; one of Skive's grant-funders.
• Herningsholm Erhvervsskole: Vocational school in Herning delivering EUD, EUX, and AMU courses in the same MidtVest region as Skive. Competes for the same regional apprentice pool and corporate training clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQD8FDRn_kQg7AcNN79zL1g
• Facebookfacebook.com/SkiveCollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/skive_college
• TikToktiktok.com/discover/skive-college
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skive-college

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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