Curt Nicolin Gymnasiet

What Curt Nicolin Gymnasiet does

Curt Nicolin Gymnasiet (CNG) is a non-profit independent upper secondary school (friskola) in Finspång, Sweden, founded in 1996 and named after the Swedish industrialist Curt Nicolin (1921–2006). The school enrolls approximately 580 students across four programs: Teknikprogrammet (Technology), Industritekniska programmet (Industrial Technology), El- och energiprogrammet (Electrical and Energy), and Vård- och omsorgsprogrammet (Health and Care). It also offers TE4 (Gymnasieingenjör), a fourth-year engineering diploma with an additive-manufacturing focus, and an 11-month Industritrainee program jointly run with Siemens Energy. Teaching is delivered through a project-based learning (PBL) model with a bi-weekly alternating schedule that separates program-specific subjects from general subjects, and uses industry-standard equipment (3D printing, 3D scanning, CNC machining, welding, VR, and a 1,000 sqm workshop housed in a 2014-built facility).

CNG is jointly owned by local industry (51%) and Finspångs Kommun (49%), with no dividends distributed and any surplus reinvested into the school. Approximately 36 owner and partner companies — including Siemens Energy, Gränges, KL Industri, Borggårds Bruk, Hydro Extrusions, Saab, Vattenfall, and Holmen Paper — anchor the model by providing summer jobs, apprenticeships, and direct hiring. The school is free for admitted students, with all benefits (laptop, Actic gym membership, driver's-ed package, international travel via Erasmus+) bundled into the government-funded per-student subsidy model. Recruitment is community-led through Open House events, "Hälsa på" shadow days, Teknikcollege middle-school outreach, and the national Gymnasimässan fair, drawing roughly 7 of 10 students from outside Finspång via regional commuting (notably from Norrk\\u00f6ping, about 40 minutes by express bus).

Name

Curt Nicolin Gymnasiet

Legal name

Curt Nicolin Gymnasiet AB

Website

https://cng.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Curt Nicolin Gymnasiet is a non-profit Swedish independent school in Finspång offering four vocational upper secondary programs — technology, industrial technology, electrical/energy, and healthcare — to about 580 students, anchored by 36 local industrial owners that guarantee summer jobs, apprenticeships, and direct employment pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Upper Secondary Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK)

Keywords

• Upper secondary education
• Vocational technical training
• Industrial technology programs
• Healthcare vocational education
• Industry-aligned apprenticeships

Headquarters

HQ city

Finspång

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government School Funding: As a Swedish independent school (friskola), CNG receives government funding per student from Finspångs kommun and national sources. This funding covers all operational costs, teacher salaries, equipment, and facilities. The school is non-profit, meaning any surplus is reinvested into the school.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Curt Nicolin Gymnasiet (CNG) is a non-profit independent upper secondary school (friskola) in Finspång, Sweden, offering four three-year programs — Teknik (Technology), Industri (Industrial Technology), El- och energi (Electrical and Energy), and Vård- och omsorg (Health and Care) — plus a fourth-year TE4 engineering track and an 11-month Industritrainee program jointly run with Siemens Energy. The school delivers project-based learning (PBL) in modern facilities including a 1,000 sqm workshop, electrical/automation lab, and VR rooms, with students receiving laptop, driver's ed, gym membership, and international exchange benefits at no cost.

Product overview

Curt Nicolin Gymnasiet (CNG) is a non-profit independent school (friskola) in Finspång, Sweden, established in 1996. The school offers four core upper secondary educational programs: Teknikprogrammet (Technology Program), Industritekniska programmet (Industrial Technology Program), El- och energiprogrammet (Electrical and Energy Program), and Vård- och omsorgsprogrammet (Health and Care Program). Beyond these, CNG provides extended programs including TE4 (a fourth-year engineering program leading to gymnasieingenjörsexamen) and the Industritrainee program with Siemens Energy. The school employs project-based learning (PBL) methodology with a bi-weekly alternating schedule between program-specific subjects and common national subjects. CNG operates as a non-profit organization owned by local industry (51%) and Finspång Municipality (49%), maintaining close partnerships with approximately 36 companies for internships, study visits, and equipment alignment. Students receive benefits including a computer, driver's license package, gym membership (Actic), and international exchange opportunities through Erasmus+.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Teknikprogrammet (Technology Program) Three-year upper secondary program focused on technology, mathematics, and physics, delivered via project-based learning (PBL) with access to 3D printers, 3D scanners, and other modern technology. Offers three specializations: Teknikvetenskap (Technology Science), Design- och produktutveckling (Design and Product Development), and Produktionsteknik (Production Technology). Students may add natural science courses for Natural Science program eligibility. Targets Swedish Year 9 graduates seeking academic and technical pathways.
• Industritekniska programmet (Industrial Technology Program) Vocational program teaching industrial skills including turning, milling, welding, programming, blueprint reading, assembly, and maintenance. First two years combine classroom and workshop learning, with the third year devoted to workplace-based learning (APL). Three specializations: Produkt- och maskinteknik (Product and Machine Technology), Svetsteknik (Welding Technology), and Driftsäkerhet och underhållsteknik (Operations Reliability and Maintenance Technology). For students targeting direct industrial employment.
• El- och energiprogrammet (Electrical and Energy Program) Vocational program combining practical and theoretical electrical and energy technology from the first semester. Students choose between Automation (robotics and automation technology) or Installation (electrical installation and building automation). Third year is primarily workplace-based learning (APL) at partner companies in the chosen specialization.
• Vård- och omsorgsprogrammet (Health and Care Program) Vocational program combining practical healthcare training with theoretical knowledge. Covers communication, care, and interaction with people of varying abilities, and provides full social studies eligibility (samhällsbehörighet). Third year is largely workplace learning at Mo Gård, Finspång Municipality, Region Östergötland, or other suitable workplaces. Graduates earn the title of Undersköterska (Nurse Assistant) and are guaranteed two months of summer employment after graduation.
• TE4 - Gymnasieingenjör (Upper Secondary Engineer) Fourth year of technical education for students who have completed the Technology Program, leading to the Upper Secondary Engineer diploma (gymnasieingenjörsexamen). Includes one-third practical training at partner companies, with profiles in Produktionsteknik (Production Technology) or Design- och produktutveckling (Design and Product Development). Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a key focus. Applicants must be under 22 years old and have completed at least 2,250 points.
• Industritrainee med Siemens Energy (Industry Trainee with Siemens Energy) 11-month post-secondary trainee program jointly developed by Siemens Energy and CNG for graduates of the Industrial Technology or Electrical and Energy programs. Alternates between practice and theory in digitization, LEAN, programming, machining, assembly, maintenance, electrical installation, and welding (TIG licenses). Trainees receive a fixed-term employment contract with Siemens Energy, with the possibility of permanent employment upon completion. Applications accepted during spring of third year; next application deadline February 6, 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of students feel safe at school
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Siemens EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Primary owner and strategic partner. Formerly STAL (Svenska Turbin AB Ljungström), Siemens Energy has been with CNG since founding in 1996. Provides summer jobs, apprenticeships, and employment pipeline. Offers Industritrainee program for CNG graduates. Georg Leire was director at the company 1920-1940.
• Finspångs Kommun (Finspång Municipality)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-owner (49%) with industry. Provides government funding per student. Partnership enables municipal support and alignment with regional educational priorities.
• GrängescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner company providing summer jobs, apprenticeships, and direct employment pathway for CNG graduates.
• KL IndustricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner company. CEO Konstantinos Gournambassis serves as Board Chair of CNG.
• Borggårds BrukcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner company providing summer jobs, apprenticeships, and employment for CNG graduates.
• Lämneå BrukcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner company providing summer jobs, apprenticeships, and employment for CNG graduates.
• Hydro ExtrusionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner company providing summer jobs, apprenticeships, and employment for CNG graduates.
• Turnmill Group-Finspångs FinmekaniskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner company providing summer jobs, apprenticeships, and employment for CNG graduates.
• Finspångs AllmekanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner company providing summer jobs, apprenticeships, and employment for CNG graduates.
• Sonstorps MekaniskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner company providing summer jobs, apprenticeships, and employment for CNG graduates.
• PLWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner company providing summer jobs, apprenticeships, and employment for CNG graduates.
• Mo GårdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Vård- och omsorgsprogrammet (Health and Social Care). Provides practical training sites and employment for healthcare students. Also awards sign language scholarship.
• Region ÖstergötlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional healthcare authority partner providing practical training placements for healthcare students. Collaborates on healthcare education development.
• LiU (Linköpings Universitet)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for higher education pathways and continued learning opportunities for CNG graduates.
• SaabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense and technology company partner providing summer jobs, apprenticeships, and employment for CNG graduates.
• VattenfallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy company partner providing summer jobs, apprenticeships, and employment for CNG graduates.
• Holmen PaperminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaper industry partner providing summer jobs, apprenticeships, and employment for CNG graduates.
• Siemens Energy - Industritrainee ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly developed 11-month post-graduation trainee program for CNG graduates from Industri or El- och energiprogrammet. Combines practical work and theory in areas: welding (TIG licenses), assembly/maintenance, manufacturing/machining, electrical/energy installation and automation. Provides temporary employment with path to permanent position at Siemens Energy.
• TeknikcollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational industry-education partnership that promotes technical careers. Enables CNG to conduct outreach projects at middle schools to spark interest in technology from an early age.
• Unga Forskare (Young Researchers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification program (since spring 2022) that provides model for creating inspiring scientific methodology environment, motivating students toward STEM studies and careers.
• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU educational exchange program with accreditation 2021-2027. Enables international student exchanges, staff mobility, and participation in European educational projects. Destinations have included Malta, England, Croatia, Uganda, Germany, Dubai, Macedonia, France, and Italy.
• LCAMP (European Advanced Manufacturing Platform)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean platform for knowledge, collaboration, and services for vocational programs and companies in advanced manufacturing sector. CNG participates in ongoing EU project.
• Skill ScandinaviaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkills training partner providing vocational education support and industry connections.
• ActicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGym chain partner providing free gym memberships for all CNG students at locations in Finspång and Norrköping.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AcadeMedia: Largest Swedish private education operator, running preschool, K-12, and adult education. Owns several gymnasium brands (including NTI and Praktiska). Relevant as the broad incumbent setting the structural environment for all Swedish friskolor including CNG.
• Kunskapsskolan: Swedish private school operator running K-12 and gymnasium programs using individualized learning methods. A broad incumbent peer competing for similar Year-9 students in adjacent Swedish regions.
• Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES): Major Swedish private school operator with multiple gymnasium campuses. While academically oriented, it is a relevant broad incumbent shaping friskola policy, parent expectations, and competitor scale dynamics for CNG.

Direct peers

• Hermods: Swedish education provider offering gymnasium and vocational programs including technical/health tracks. Competes for similar students and uses a mix of in-person and remote delivery, overlapping with CNG's vocational curriculum.
• Praktiska Gymnasiet: Vocational-focused Swedish friskola chain offering industrial, electrical, and health & care programs. Directly comparable to CNG on friskola model, vocational offering mix, and workplace-based learning (APL) structure.
• NTI Gymnasiet: Swedish private gymnasium chain with a strong focus on technology, IT, and vocational programs. Operates multiple campuses nationally, directly competing with CNG for upper-secondary technical students in similar vocational tracks.
• LBS - Lundborgs Gymnasiet: Swedish private gymnasium chain with industry-aligned vocational programs (entrepreneurship, sports, technology). Comparable through similar target audience, friskola funding model, and program-line breadth overlapping with CNG's vocational tracks.
• Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola (DBGY): Swedish private gymnasium with vocational and academic tracks. Compares to CNG as a competing friskola targeting Year-9 students across Sweden, including technical/healthcare specializations.
• Thoren Gymnasium: Swedish private gymnasium chain anchored in northern Sweden with vocational and technical profiles. Comparable on friskola model, technical/program offerings, and Swedish regional recruitment patterns.

Emerging players

• Yrkesakademin (YA): Swedish vocational training provider focused on adult workforce reskilling for industrial and technical occupations. Compares to CNG's industrial/electrical programs at the workforce-pipeline level rather than the K-12 level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/cngelevrad
• Xx.com/CNGymnasiet

Compliance3 records

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