Neue Arbeit

What Neue Arbeit does

Neue Arbeit der Diakonie Essen is a nonprofit gGmbH founded in 1979 and headquartered in Essen, Germany, that delivers publicly-funded employment integration, vocational qualification, counseling, and language training to people at risk of or affected by long-term unemployment, as well as to immigrants, families, and individuals with psychosocial or health constraints. Its core programs — GemeinWohlArbeit, the Teilhabechancengesetz (§16i/§16e SGB II) subsidized employment scheme, LoRe, ZiP, the JobBörse, and BAMF-accredited Integrationskurse — are delivered through five main Beschäftigungszentren and approximately 100 placement sites across the Essen region, in partnership with JobCenter Essen and a network of more than 50 social and cultural organizations. The organization also operates a diversified portfolio of commercial service units that double as participant workplaces and revenue diversifiers: five Diakonieläden second-hand shops, the EU-certified "Essen für Kids" kitchen producing ~5,000 daily meals, the Freilauf bicycle workshop (2,000+ bikes/year), Radstation Kupferdreh bicycle parking/rental, Garten- und Landschaftsbau, Floristik, a laundry service, two Kantinen, the KRONENKREUZ creative workshops, and the Radeln ohne Alter rickshaw service for 84 senior facilities. Underlying technology is modest — a WordPress website, Eye-Able accessibility tooling, and standard social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Xing, YouTube) — with no proprietary digital platform. Revenue mechanics are split between (a) indirect government funding under SGB II, SGB VIII, SGB XII, ESF Plus, BMAS, and BAMF, with reimbursements tied to participant outcomes and program delivery, and (b) transactional fees from commercial arms (catering contracts, retail, repair services, landscaping) and donations. The organization is DIN EN ISO 9001 certified and an AZAV-recognized Träger, and operates two wholly-owned subsidiaries: NEUE INSEL gGmbH (inclusion enterprise, founded 2023) and NEUE BEPRO Velbert gGmbH.

Name

Neue Arbeit

Legal name

NEUE ARBEIT der Diakonie Essen arbeitshilfe- und berufsförderungsgemeinnützige GmbH

Website

https://neue-arbeit-essen.de/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Neue Arbeit der Diakonie Essen is a nonprofit social services organization in Essen, Germany, delivering publicly-funded employment programs, vocational qualification, counseling, and language training to long-term unemployed individuals, immigrants, and families, complemented by a network of commercial service units.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Employment Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Caterers (722320), Other Services (except Public Administration) (81)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Help Supply Services (7363), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee, Migration & Displacement Support (BPAGABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Donation, Consignment & Resale Coordination (HSAFAFAG), Catering, Pantry & Food Service (On-site Refreshments/Events) (IMAIALAD)

Keywords

• Vocational reintegration programs
• Subsidized employment services
• German integration courses
• Social counseling services
• Charity retail operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Essen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Employment Programs (SGB II): NEUE ARBEIT receives public funding through German employment law (Sozialgesetzbuch II – SGB II) for operating assisted employment programs. Funding is tied to participant placement outcomes, coaching, and qualification services. The organization administers geförderte Beschäftigung (subsidized employment) under §16i and §16e SGB II, as well as §16d Arbeitsgelegenheiten (work opportunities). Revenue is therefore indirect and flows through public job center allocations rather than direct client payments.
2. Commercial Social Services & Product Sales: Several operational units generate revenue through commercial activities: the five Diakonieläden (charity shops) sell second-hand goods; Essen für Kids provides catering to kindergartens and schools; the Floristik workshop sells floral arrangements; the Wäscherei (laundry) serves external customers; the Garten- und Landschaftsbau and Zweirad/Fahrradwerkstatt Freilauf provide fee-for-service work to private and institutional clients. The Energiesparservice (energy-saving service) is funded by the Stromspar-Check federal program. These commercial arms support the social mission while generating supplementary revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

NEUE ARBEIT der Diakonie Essen is a nonprofit social services provider operating government-funded employment programs (GemeinWohlArbeit, §16i/16e subsidized employment, LoRe, ZiP), job placement (JobBörse, Arbeitgeberbörse), and counseling/qualification services (Integrationskurse, psychosocial counseling, family support VAsA) in the Essen region. It supplements these services with commercial social enterprises including five charity shops (Diakonieläden), a large-scale catering kitchen (Essen für Kids), bicycle repair/rental (Freilauf, Radstation Kupferdreh), landscaping, floristry, canteens, creative workshops (KRONENKREUZ), and energy advisory (EnergieSparService).

Product overview

NEUE ARBEIT der Diakonie Essen is a non-profit social services organization that offers a diverse portfolio of employment support, counseling, qualification, and community services. The core offerings include job placement services (JobBörse, Arbeitgeberbörse), subsidized employment programs (GemeinWohlArbeit, Teilhabechancengesetz §16i/§16e, LoRe, ZiP), and German language courses. Beyond employment support, the organization provides practical retail and service businesses including Diakonieläden (charity shops), Essen für Kids (catering to schools/kindergartens), Fahrradstation/Radstation (bicycle services), Fahrradwerkstatt Freilauf (repairs), EnergiesparService (energy consulting), Stadtteilservice (neighborhood assistance), KRONENKREUZ Kreativwerkstätten (creative workshops), Floristik, Wäscherei, Kantinen/Bistro, and Radeln ohne Alter (rickshaw rides). Family support services include VAsA Plus, VasA Familienhilfe, Psychosoziale Beratung, and iGlo health navigators. The organization operates as a multi-service platform combining social mission with practical service delivery.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• KRONENKREUZ: Creative workshops brand offering handcrafted and creative work with various materials including wood, fabric, paper, and digital media. Products are created sustainably using repaired, reused, and consciously selected materials.
• Essen für Kids
• Freilauf

Products and services

• GemeinWohlArbeit §16d SGB II supported employment program for people receiving basic income support, combining practical work, social participation, and pedagogical support. Duration up to 12 months (extendable), 15–30 hours per week. Participants receive €1.50/hour Mehraufwandsentschädigung. Free for participants, assigned by JobCenter Essen.
• Teilhabechancengesetz (§16i/16e SGB II) Subsidized employment program for long-term unemployed individuals providing social insurance-covered jobs with coaching and qualification support for up to 5 years. Employers receive degressive wage subsidies (100% years 1-2, 90% year 3, 80% year 4, 70% year 5). Further training costs up to €3,000 covered.
• LoRe – Leben organisieren, Ressourcen entwickeln §16d SGB II work opportunity for people who have not worked for a long time, providing work in small groups with support for personal topics. Duration 6–15 months, 15–30 hours per week. Participants receive €1.50/hour Mehraufwandsentschädigung. Free for eligible participants.
• ZiP – Zentrum für integrierte Arbeitsmarktprojekte §16d SGB II Center for integrated labor market projects offering work opportunities with higher requirements for performance and independence to gradually approach the general labor market. Duration up to 12 months, 15–30 hours per week. Participants receive €1.25–1.50/hour Mehraufwandsentschädigung.
• JobBörse (Job Exchange) Joint placement cooperation between Diakoniewerk Essen, Evangelische Kirche in Essen, and NEUE ARBEIT. Provides personal coaching, job search assistance, application support, and interview preparation for job seekers. Connects employers with pre-screened candidates. Free for job seekers with a Vermittlungsgutschein (placement voucher).
• Arbeitgeberbörse (Employer Exchange Fair) Annual in-person event bringing together job seekers and regional employers for direct meetings at eye level, free of charge and without formal application pressure. Next scheduled: 24 June 2026 at Westfalenstraße 98, 45136 Essen.
• Integrationskurse und Berufssprachkurse BAMF-funded German language courses including general integration courses (Integrationskurse), Alpha Integrationskurse (for low-literacy learners), and Berufssprachkurse (occupational language courses) at B2 and C1 levels including an early-childhood-education specialization. Delivered at three Essen locations (Altenessen, Nordviertel, Frohnhausen).
• Beratungsstellen Arbeit Free counseling centers for unemployed and at-risk individuals, providing career guidance, qualification recognition, support against exploitative employment, and benefit/debt advice. Three locations in Essen (Altendorf, Katernberg, Mitte).
• Psychosoziale Beratung Confidential free psychosocial counseling for health issues, personal and family conflicts, financial difficulties, and crisis support. Acts as a gateway to further specialized services including psychotherapy.
• VAsA Plus Family support program (Verhinderung von Armut und sozialer Ausgrenzung) helping families with children receiving basic income support, providing home visits, daily routine support, parenting advice, household organization, and career guidance. Co-funded by ESF Plus, BMAS, and Deichmann Stiftung.
• VasA Familienhilfe Family assistance helping families with children and young adults manage daily life and strengthen their living situations. Supports 15 families with 36 children. Funded through ESF Plus and BMAS.
• NEUER AUFBRUCH – Transfer (NAT) Career orientation and coaching program for young men aged 18-35 providing workshops, coaching (without formalities, in the mother tongue if needed), and support in job and training search. Funded through ESF Plus WIN WIN program in cooperation with KI – Kommunales Integrationszentrum Essen.
• iGlo – Interkulturelle Gesundheitslots*innen Intercultural health navigators providing multilingual health information sessions in Arabic, Dari, English, French, Kurdish, Persian, Russian, and Turkish to immigrant families.
• EnergieSparService Free home energy consulting service for Essen residents, providing home energy checks and free energy-saving products (LED lights, power strips, water-saving items) and subsidies for new refrigerators. Part of the nationwide Stromspar-Check program funded by BMU/BMWK and the European Union.
• Stadtteilservice Neighborhood assistance service providing free visits and accompaniment for seniors, people with disabilities, and single parents.
• KRONENKREUZ Kreativwerkstätten Creative workshops including wood workshop, sewing/textile workshop, creative studio, graphics workshop, and media workshop producing sustainable handcrafted products from repaired, reused, and consciously selected materials.
• Floristik Floristry service creating individual flower arrangements, bouquets, decorations for weddings, events, funerals, and seasonal occasions. Approximately 300 wedding bouquets created per year. Custom orders via phone or email.
• Wäscherei & Textilpflege Laundry service for hygiene clothing from the large kitchen and work clothing, including collection and delivery service.
• Kantinen & Bistro Two canteens providing daily lunch service plus snack bars selling drinks, sandwiches, sweets, and cakes. Located at Schürmannstraße 7 and additional site.
• Radeln ohne Alter Rickshaw rides for elderly people using electrically powered rickshaws, providing outings and social contact for seniors. Operates in cooperation with 84 senior facilities across Essen.
• Diakonieläden Five second-hand charity shops across Essen (Altendorf, Kupferdreh, Innenstadt/Rottstraße, Schonnebeck, Altenessen) plus a Verkauf ab Werk (warehouse sales) outlet. Sells donated clothing, toys, household items, and seasonal goods at low prices. Also accepts donations of second-hand goods.
• Essen für Kids EU-certified large-scale kitchen preparing approximately 5,000 daily meals for kindergartens and primary schools in Essen and Dorsten. Daily meal delivery service. Sub-brand of NEUE ARBEIT.
• Fahrradstation Kupferdreh Bicycle station at Kupferdreh (ZO) railway station near Baldeneysee offering secure parking (day ticket €1.00, monthly ticket €10.00, annual ticket €100.00), bicycle rental (city bikes, children's bikes, tandems, pedelecs), and repair services. 24/7 access via app or chip.
• Fahrradwerkstatt Freilauf Bicycle workshop specializing in refurbishing vintage bicycles (from 1945) and offering professional repairs with E-Bike service for Bosch motors. Processes over 2,000 bicycles annually through donations, repairs, and resale. Also a regional collection point for damaged lithium-ion e-bike batteries in cooperation with GRS Batterien. Sub-brand of NEUE ARBEIT.
• Garten- und Landschaftsbau Garden and landscaping service with over 40 years of experience maintaining green areas for churches, Diakonie facilities, housing companies, clinics, businesses, and private customers across the Essen region. Fair price-performance ratio.
• DasGebrauchtwarenhaus Second-hand goods house operated by subsidiary NEUE BEPRO Velbert gGmbH in Velbert. Provides employment services for people receiving unemployment benefits (ALG I and ALG II).
• NEUE INSEL gGmbH Inclusion enterprise (Inklusionsunternehmen) providing regular social-insurance-covered employment positions for people with disabilities. Also serves as a community meeting place in Essen with focus on ecological and regional themes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 bicycles processed per year through donations, repairs, and resale at the Freilauf workshop
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Stromspar-Check (Bundesweit)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Energiesparservice is part of the nationwide 'Stromspar-Check' project, funded by BMU/BMWK and the European Union. This program provides free energy advice and energy-saving products to low-income households.
• NEUE INSEL gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner100% owned subsidiary of NEUE ARBEIT, founded in 2023. NEUE INSEL is an inclusion company (Inklusionsunternehmen) in Essen that creates social insurance-covered employment positions (sozialversicherungspflichtige Arbeitsplätze) for people with disabilities. It also serves as a community meeting place and focuses on ecological and regional themes.
• NEUE BEPRO Velbert gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner100% owned subsidiary of NEUE ARBEIT. NEUE BEPRO operates DasGebrauchtwarenhaus in Velbert and provides employment services for people receiving unemployment benefits (ALG I and ALG II).
• JobCenter Essen (JobService)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary public-sector partner responsible for assigning participants to NEUE ARBEIT's programs. Coordinates funding under SGB II and certifies eligibility for subsidized employment (§16i/§16e). NEUE ARBEIT works with over 50 external partners across 100 sites, all coordinated through or in connection with the JobCenter system.
• Over 50 Social and Cultural Partners in EssencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNEUE ARBEIT collaborates with more than 50 external social and cultural organizations in Essen, offering approximately 100 placement sites where participants in its programs can carry out GemeinWohlArbeit. Partners include churches, senior facilities, social organizations, and cultural institutions.
• 84 Senior Facilities in Essen ('Radeln ohne Alter')minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSenior living facilities, nursing homes, and community centers across Essen that book Rikschatouren (rickshaw rides) for their residents through NEUE ARBEIT's 'Radeln ohne Alter' program.
• Diakoniewerk EssencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the JobBörse Kirche & Diakonie cooperation. A major Protestant social welfare organization in Essen providing additional counseling and social services.
• Evangelische Kirche in EssencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the JobBörse Kirche & Diakonie cooperation. The Protestant church in Essen supports the job placement mission through this joint initiative.
• Diakonie Deutschland / Diakonie RheinlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmbrella organizations for Protestant welfare work at national (Diakonie Deutschland) and regional (Diakonie Rheinland) levels. NEUE ARBEIT is a member institution and benefits from the network's resources, standards, and public standing.
• Stadt EssencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe city of Essen is a key municipal partner, providing institutional support and coordination. The Radstation Kupferdreh operates in partnership with the Stadt Essen.
• GRS Batterien Service GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNEUE ARBEIT's Freilauf bicycle workshop serves as a regional collection point for damaged lithium-ion e-bike and bicycle batteries in cooperation with GRS Batterien, ensuring proper disposal.
• KI – Kommunales Integrationszentrum EssenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal integration center in Essen that cooperates with NEUE ARBEIT on language training and integration programs. Also project partner in NEUER AUFBRUCH-Transfer (NAT).
• Contilia Pflege und BetreuungminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCare and support provider in the Essen region. NEUE ARBEIT collaborates on social services and placement of participants in care-related work.
• Diakoniestationen Essen gGmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProtestant home care services in Essen. NEUE ARBEIT provides placement opportunities and cooperates in social service delivery.
• Salesianer Don BoscominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatholic youth welfare organization cooperating with NEUE ARBEIT on social programs and employment integration.
• Deutsche Bahn AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a supporter/partner. Nature of cooperation likely related to the Radstation at Kupferdreh train station or employment programs.
• E.ON / E.ON StiftungminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a supporter. Cooperation may relate to the Energiesparservice or sustainability initiatives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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