Zespół Szkół Technicznych w Pile

What Zespół Szkół Technicznych w Pile does

Zespół Szkół Technicznych w Pile (ZST Piła) is a public technical and vocational school complex located in Piła, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland. Founded in 1944 and now in its 80th year of operation, the institution delivers secondary-level technical education to students in the Piła County catchment area and is governed by Powiat Pilski (Pilski County). The school offers seven distinct educational tracks: IT Technician with a CYBER.MIL military cybersecurity specialization, Mechatronics Technician, Robotics Technician, Renewable Energy Systems Technician, an OPW military-preparation class combining automotive and mechatronics instruction, an Automotive Mechanic vocational track, and a multi-trade vocational class. The curriculum is supported by specialized hands-on facilities including a drone workshop, virtual shooting range, dental clinic, and library, paired with standard digital infrastructure — the Vulcan electronic gradebook, Microsoft Office 365, and the MikroTik Academy networking credential program.

The school's commercial footprint is structurally zero: education is delivered tuition-free to students, and operating funding flows entirely from the Polish state budget via Powiat Pilski allocations. There is no tuition revenue, no product line, and no investor-relevant commercial ARR. The institution's economic model is that of a public-sector employer of teachers and facility operators, not a commercial enterprise. The only revenue-adjacent activity is the paid internship program with Dolina Noteci DNP, which generates stipends that flow to participating students rather than to the school's operating budget.

ZST Piła's differentiation rests on three pillars: an 80-year brand history reinforced by recent competitive wins (Champions of Wielkopolska Military Classes 2025 and 2026, 1st place in IT UNICORN Competition 2025, Prime Minister's Scholarship 2024); a curated employer-engagement ecosystem featuring regional industry partners including Budimex S.A., Signify Poland, Asta-net, Ardah Glass, Zbyszko, and SAF-HOLLAND Poland; and deliberate curriculum positioning toward defense (CYBER.MIL, OPW) and energy-transition (Renewable Energy Systems) verticals where Poland is experiencing structural labor demand. The school also engages in inbound international and academic partnerships, including Erasmus+ mobility and cooperation with the University of Opole.

Name

Zespół Szkół Technicznych w Pile

Legal name

Zespół Szkół Technicznych w Pile

Website

https://zst.pila.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Zespół Szkół Technicznych w Pile is a public technical school complex in Piła, Poland, founded in 1944. It offers secondary-level programs in IT, mechatronics, robotics, renewable energy, and military-preparation tracks, operated by Powiat Pilski with regional employer partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMADAG

Electronics, Circuits & Soldering Programs

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Robotics, Engineering & Makerspaces

SECONDARYEDAAAEAE

Digital Skills & Tech Upskilling (Noncredit)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Continuing Education (Noncredit) & Lifelong Learning Programs

SECONDARYEDAFACAA

Core Digital Curriculum & Courseware (Full Programs & Units)

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Digital Curriculum, Courseware & Interactive Learning Content

Keywords

• Vocational technical education
• Secondary school programs
• Mechatronics training
• Cybersecurity education
• Automotive mechanics training

Headquarters

HQ city

Pila

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public vocational school, ZST operates entirely on government funding from the state budget. Education is free for students. The school receives operational funding from Powiat Piła (Pilski County) to cover salaries, facilities, and educational materials.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Zespół Szkół Technicznych w Pile is a public technical school complex providing tuition-free secondary vocational and technical education. It delivers seven programs across two tracks: a 4-year Technikum (IT CYBER.MIL, IT, Mechatronics, Robotics, Renewable Energy Systems, Automotive Mechatronics with Military Preparation) and a vocational Szkoła Branżowa (Automotive Mechanics, Multi-trade class). Programs combine classroom instruction with practical workshops and paid industry internships through employer partnerships.

Product overview

Zespół Szkół Technicznych w Pile is a vocational and technical education institution offering a unified portfolio of educational programs. The core offerings include five technical programs (IT/Cybersecurity, Mechatronics, Robotics, Renewable Energy, and Automotive Mechatronics/Military Preparation) and two vocational training tracks (Automotive Mechanics and Multi-trade). Supporting infrastructure includes the Vulcan e-dziennik electronic gradebook system and mLegitymacja digital student ID via mObywatel. All programs emphasize practical skills aligned with regional labor market needs, with partnerships providing internship and career pathway opportunities.

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Products and services

• Technik informatyk CYBER.MIL 4-year secondary technical education program preparing students for careers as IT technicians with specialized military-class cybersecurity and information security training. Targeted at students interested in IT and defense technology careers.
• Technik informatyk 4-year secondary technical education program covering software development, computer networks, and information systems administration for students seeking IT technician careers.
• Technik mechatronik 4-year secondary technical education program combining mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer science for automated systems, preparing students for mechatronics technician careers.
• Technik robotyk 4-year secondary technical education program focusing on design, programming, and maintenance of industrial and service robots, preparing students for robotics technician careers.
• Technik urządzeń i systemów energetyki odnawialnej 4-year secondary technical education program covering solar, wind, and other sustainable energy technologies, preparing students for renewable energy systems technician careers.
• OPW – Oddział Przygotowania Wojskowego (Technik pojazdów samochodowych / Technik mechatronik) 4-year secondary technical education program combining military preparation training with automotive mechatronics studies, including physical fitness and military procedures, for students pursuing military and automotive technical careers.
• Mechanik pojazdów samochodowych 3-year vocational school (Szkoła Branżowa) program covering vehicle maintenance, repair, and diagnostics, preparing students for automotive mechanic careers.
• Klasa wielozadaniowa 3-year vocational school program offering foundational skills across multiple technical disciplines for students pursuing flexible trade careers.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Uniwersytet Opolski - Koło Naukowe Chemików KORONANminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2026University chemistry club runs nationwide chemistry card competition; winning entry from ZST represented the school in national finals organized by the university.
• Starostwo Powiatowe w PilecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026County government provides patronage and funding for school competitions and events. Starosta Rafał Zdzierela serves as honorary patron for IT competition. County provides infrastructure support and oversight.
• Rada Rodziców ZST w PilecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Parent council co-sponsors prizes for school competitions, demonstrating parental involvement in educational initiatives.
• Ochotniczy Hufiec Pracy (OHP) w PileminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026Voluntary Labor Corps visits school to inform students about training opportunities and seasonal work programs for both minors and adults.
• Budimex S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026Class 3N mechatronics students met with Budimex representatives to learn about the company's operations and career opportunities in the electrical energy sector. Company presented their projects and growth potential.
• Signify PolandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Company participates in school career events, meeting with students to discuss employment opportunities. Supports school through the Signify Półmaraton event where school volunteers assist.
• Asta-netminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Local IT/telecommunications company participates in school career events connecting students with regional employers.
• Ardah GlassminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Local manufacturing company participates in school career events connecting students with regional employers.
• ZbyszkominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Local automotive parts company participates in school career events connecting students with regional employers.
• SAF-HOLLAND PolandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Automotive components manufacturer participates in school career events connecting students with regional employers.
• Euro Warsztat GREMO Piotr GrelaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2025Local automotive workshop funded prize money for the mechanical competition, demonstrating commitment to supporting technical education.
• Polski Czerwony Krzyż (PCK) oddział w PileminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2025Polish Red Cross co-organizes Health Olympics competition at the school, promoting health education and awareness among students.
• Dolina Noteci DNP Sp. z o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2024Signed agreement for paid professional internships for mechatronics students. Student Karol Kozłowski became first to undergo paid internship. Company is a leader in pet food production using advanced automation technologies. Provides real-world training opportunities in modern manufacturing environment.
• Signify Poland (Półmaraton Signify Piła)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2024Annual half marathon event where 23 school volunteers support organization. Company connects with potential future employees while supporting school community involvement.
• Fundacja Cancer FightersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2024Charity foundation benefiting from student fundraising activities. Over 70 students participated in solidarity head-shaving event raising funds for the foundation.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zstpila

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