Hans Böckler Vocational College

What Hans Böckler Vocational College does

The Hans-Böckler-Berufskolleg Oberhausen (HBBK) is a public vocational college located at Otto-Dibelius-Straße 9, 46045 Oberhausen, Germany, operating under the state educational system of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). The institution serves approximately 2,000 students across five program areas: full-time vocational classes (Handelsschule, Höhere Handelsschule, Kaufmännische Assistenten, Wirtschaftsgymnasium, Ausbildungsvorbereitung, Internationale Förderklasse), dual apprenticeships in retail and logistics trades, office administration professions, healthcare professions, and a Fachakademie offering Bachelor Professional degrees. The school combines classroom instruction with practical workplace training through its dual apprenticeship model, supported by an extensive regional employer network.

The HBBK's technology infrastructure centers on the IServ communication platform for distance learning and the DATEV Kanzlei-Rechnungswesen accounting software used in the FIBU-Praxistage financial accounting practical days. A key differentiator is the SiA-NRW certified "UNI on TOP" cooperative program with the University of Duisburg-Essen (Mercator School of Management), enabling vocational trainees to earn approximately 35 university credit points during apprenticeship and complete both vocational qualifications and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in four years rather than six. The school also participates in the EU Erasmus+ mobility program, sending apprentices on three-week internships in Dublin, Ireland, and operates under the SDMVV educational quality certification framework.

As a state-funded Berufskolleg, the HBBK operates on a publicly-funded model with no tuition fees; the state educational budget covers operations while students cover personal materials and equipment. Its go-to-market motion is event-driven: the annual "Day for Future" career fair attracts 40+ companies presenting 80+ training occupations and serves as the largest Berufsinformationsmesse in Oberhausen, complemented by school visits to 9th and 10th grade classes, parent evenings, and the Schulbewerbung.de apprenticeship application portal adopted for the 2026/2027 school year. The institution is a government state entity, does not operate commercially, and publishes no revenue figures.

Name

Hans Böckler Vocational College

Legal name

Hans-Böckler-Berufskolleg Oberhausen

Website

https://hbbk.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Public vocational college (Berufskolleg) in Oberhausen, Germany, offering dual apprenticeships, full-time vocational programs, and Bachelor Professional degrees across commerce, office, healthcare, and logistics sectors to approximately 2,000 students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF), Experiential Learning & Internships/Co-ops (EDALABAG), University-Sponsored International Internships & Co-op Placements (EDAIAFAB)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual training programs
• Commercial education
• Career orientation
• Professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberhausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a state-run Berufskolleg in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, the school is funded through public educational budgets. Education is free for students; the school receives government funding for operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

A state-funded public vocational college (Berufskolleg) located in Oberhausen, Germany, providing full-time commercial school programs, dual apprenticeship training (duale Ausbildung), professional academy degrees (Berufliches Gymnasium, Fachoberschule, Höhere Handelsschule), pathways to obtain professional qualifications, and a cooperative UNI on TOP program with the University of Duisburg-Essen. The institution serves approximately 2,000 students across commerce, office management, healthcare, and logistics tracks.

Product overview

Hans-Böckler-Berufskolleg Oberhausen is a vocational college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs across five main categories: full-time vocational programs (Handelsschule, Höhere Handelsschule, Kaufmännische Assistenten, Wirtschaftsgymnasium), dual vocational training (retail, office, healthcare professions), and professional advanced programs. The UNI on TOP cooperative study program enables parallel vocational training and university studies leading to dual qualifications in accelerated timeframes. Specialized offerings include international support classes, career orientation services, and EU mobility programs. The school operates as a unified educational institution providing both foundational vocational training and advanced professional certification at Bachelor Professional level, all within the same campus and administrative structure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vollzeit-Schulformen (Full-Time School Programs)
• Duale Ausbildung (Dual Apprenticeship Training)
• Berufsabschluss nachholen (Professional Qualification Catch-Up)
• Berufsorientierung / Weiterbildung (Career Orientation and Continuing Education)
• UNI on TOP Cooperative University Program
• Erasmus+ International Exchange

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universität Duisburg-Essen - Mercator School of ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2026SiA-NRW certified cooperation enabling simultaneous vocational training and university studies. Students can earn ~35 credit points during apprenticeship, reducing total study time. Dr. Wanja von der Goltz serves as Studiendekkan for the partnership.
• DATEV e. G.coreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration for FIBU-Praxistage project providing students introduction to manual and computerized financial accounting using Kanzlei-Rechnungswesen software.
• Steuerberaterkammer DüsseldorfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual FIBU-Praxistage project collaboration providing practical accounting experience for beginning apprentices.
• AOK Rheinland/HamburgcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-organizer of Day for Future career fair - largest Berufsinformationsmesse in Oberhausen with 40+ companies and organizations participating annually.
• Agentur für Arbeit OberhausencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-organizer of Day for Future career fair supporting student career orientation and job placement services.
• Jobcenter OberhausenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-organizer of Day for Future career fair supporting employment services for young people.
• Käthe-Kollwitz-BerufskollegminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner school in Day for Future career fair organization.
• Ärztekammer NordrheincoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMedical association partner for Medical Assistant (MFA) programs. Dr. med. Peter Kaup, Chairman of Kreisstelle Oberhausen, participates in graduation ceremonies.
• NEPO (Netzwerk Extremismusprävention Oberhausen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for democracy project days addressing extremism, racism, and discrimination prevention with workshops for students.
• Deutsche UmwelthilfeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for mobile phone collection scheme (Schule der Zukunft initiative) - collected phones recycled with proceeds supporting environmental projects.
• Ruhrwerkstatt (MiMa Oberhausen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner for MiMa Oberhausen initiative supporting creative workshops for Internationale Förderklassen including graffiti and photography workshops.
• Oberhausener DemokratiewochenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosting venue for photography exhibition of student work on democracy in September 2026.
• Tafel OberhausenminorOthersCharitable organization planned as beneficiary of Pfandbox project proceeds for food bank donations.
• Fachstelle für Demokratie der Stadt OberhausenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding body for project 'Gemeinsam wachsen' under Bundesprogramm 'Demokratie leben!' of BMFSFJ.
• Malteser Hilfsdienst e. V.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConducts 'Dein perfekter Auftritt' etiquette training for Berufsfachschule students including restaurant dinner practice.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• SRH Hochschule (SRH Universities): Private German university group with multiple campuses offering dual study programs and Bachelor Professional-equivalent qualifications. Emerging competitor in the higher-level vocational-to-degree pathway space.

Broad incumbents

• FOM Hochschule: Germany's largest private university for working professionals, offering dual study programs (ausbildungsintegriertes Studium) that directly compete with HBBK's UNI on TOP pathway. Targets similar apprentice demographic seeking bachelor degrees.
• DEKRA Akademie: Major German private vocational training provider with nationwide footprint. Competes for adult learners and corporate training contracts, complementing public Berufskolleg offerings with flexible, modular qualifications.
• F+U RheinMain Akademie: Private vocational education group operating across Germany with commercial and healthcare training programs. Competes for adult learners and corporate-sponsored reskilling in adjacent qualification segments.
• IHK Bildungszentrum (Industrie- und Handelskammer): Chamber of commerce training arm organizing vocational qualification exams and continuing education across Germany. Indirect peer via shared apprenticeship exam responsibility and adult upskilling market.

Direct peers

• Käthe-Kollwitz-Berufskolleg Oberhausen: Partner school of HBBK in the Day for Future career fair. Other public Berufskolleg in Oberhausen offering overlapping vocational programs (commerce, office, healthcare). Direct geographic and curricular competitor for the same student pool.
• Robert-Bosch-Berufskolleg Dortmund: Public NRW Berufskolleg with comparable vocational portfolio including dual apprenticeships and UNI on TOP-style cooperation programs. Operates at larger scale and competes for regional apprenticeship employer relationships.
• Berufskolleg Köln: Large NRW public Berufskolleg offering similar Handelsschule, Wirtschaftsgymnasium, and dual apprenticeship programs. Comparable in mission, regulatory framework, and target student demographics across the broader NRW market.

Regional players

• bbw Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft: Bavaria-based vocational training provider with similar dual-study and apprenticeship-support mission. Operates in a different federal state but comparable functional role in regional skills development.

Others

• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Vocational training arm of TÜV Rheinland offering certified professional development courses. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but provides ecosystem context for alternative credential pathways in Oberhausen region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/p/DSmpnJlCMHx/?igsh=MWl5dXg3dXNrNXZreQ==
• Facebookfacebook.com/hbbk.oberhausen

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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