Vocational College Juelich

What Vocational College Juelich does

Berufskolleg Jülich (Vocational College Juelich) is a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) located in Jülich, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, tracing its origins to Sunday schools established in 1825 and operating under the sponsorship of Kreis Düren and the supervision of Bezirksregierung Köln. The school delivers a full secondary vocational education portfolio spanning three divisions: Business and Administration (Berufliches Gymnasium, Höhere Berufsfachschule, Berufsfachschule), Technology and Natural Sciences (Industriemechaniker and Tischler dual apprenticeships, SiA NRW study-integrated bachelor program, Maschinenbau PLuS), and Nutrition and Supply Management (HBE, BFE). Students can earn qualifications ranging from Hauptschulabschluss to Allgemeine Hochschulreife, with pathways including dual vocational training and integrated university study programs in cooperation with FH Aachen. Add-on modules cover Euregiokompetenz (Dutch language and Belgian internships), DigiFit digital literacy, digital carpentry planning, and nutrition/health coaching.

The school's underlying technology stack consists of standard educational productivity tools — Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, WebUntis for scheduling, Office 365, Schüler Online enrollment portal, and a BYOD laptop class model — augmented by a new CNC milling machine for Industry 4.0-aligned technical training and a renovated workshop. As a government educational institution, Berufskolleg Jülich generates no commercial revenue; it is funded through public allocations from Kreis Düren, with minor participant contributions (cooking ingredient fees, optional trip contributions) and external grant funding from EU Erasmus+, Interreg, and the federal InnoVET program. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-student through the single campus at Bongardstraße 15 in Jülich, with student recruitment via Schüler Online registration, an annual Beratungstag, and regional Berufsinfomärkte. Go-to-market is informational rather than commercial, reflecting the institution's public-sector character.

Name

Vocational College Juelich

Legal name

Berufskolleg Jülich - Berufsbildende Schulen des Kreises Düren in Jülich

Website

https://berufskolleg-juelich.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1825

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Public vocational school in Jülich, Germany, operated by Kreis Düren, delivering secondary vocational education and dual apprenticeships across business, technology, and nutrition disciplines, with integrated bachelor pathways via FH Aachen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK), Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools (EDAHAHAF)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual training programs
• Technical apprenticeships
• Business administration courses
• Secondary school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Jülich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Funding (Government): As a public vocational school operated by Kreis Düren, the school receives government funding for educational operations. The school is overseen by Bezirksregierung Köln.
2. Participant Contributions: Minor contributions from participants including cooking ingredients fee (Kochgeld) for practical lessons and optional class trip contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Berufskolleg Jülich is a public vocational school delivering full-time and dual vocational education programs across three divisions: Wirtschaft und Verwaltung (Business and Administration), Technik/Naturwissenschaften (Technology and Natural Sciences), and Ernährungs- und Versorgungsmanagement (Nutrition and Supply Management). Offerings include Berufliches Gymnasium, Höhere Berufsfachschule, and Berufsfachschule programs leading to qualifications ranging from Hauptschulabschluss to Allgemeine Hochschulreife, plus dual apprenticeship training (Ausbildung) in trades such as Industriemechaniker and Tischler combined with company-based practical phases.

Product overview

Vocational College Juelich (Berufskolleg Jülich) is a public vocational school offering a diverse portfolio of educational programs across three main divisions: Wirtschaft und Verwaltung (Business and Administration), Technik/Naturwissenschaften (Technology and Natural Sciences), and Ernährungs- und Versorgungsmanagement (Nutrition and Supply Management). The school operates a dual-system architecture combining full-time vocational school programs (Berufsfachschule, Höhere Berufsfachschule, Berufliches Gymnasium) with dual vocational training (Ausbildung) in trades such as Industriemechaniker and Tischler. The portfolio also includes innovative integrated study programs (SiA NRW, Maschinenbau PLuS) combining vocational training with university studies. Notable add-on modules include Euregiokompetenz (cross-border qualification), DigiFit digital competencies, and specialized qualifications in carpentry (ZQ DPuF), nutrition coaching, and social media management. The school positions itself as an Euregiokompetenzzentrum with international focus through Erasmus+ partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufliches Gymnasium für Wirtschaft und Verwaltung (BGY) / Kaufmännische Assistenten Three-year vocational gymnasium program leading to the Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur) with a business and administration focus, combined with a state-recognised commercial assistant qualification. Includes business economics, computer science, a 4-week internship in year 12, and a 12-week internship after Abitur exams. Targets secondary school graduates seeking academic and vocational qualifications.
• Höhere Berufsfachschule für Wirtschaft und Verwaltung (Höhere Handelsschule) Two-year full-time vocational school program leading to the schulischer Teil der Fachhochschulreife with business and administration knowledge. Students can choose Euregiokompetenz (Dutch language and internship in Maastricht) or DigiFit digital competencies as additional qualifications. Designed for students pursuing business careers or further Fachhochschule education.
• Höhere Berufsfachschule für Ernährung und Hauswirtschaft (HBE) Two-year full-time vocational school leading to the schulischer Teil der Fachhochschulreife with specialization in nutrition and household management. Includes two mandatory internships (potentially abroad via Erasmus+) and additional qualifications in Nutrition & Health Coaching and Office & Social Media Management.
• Ausbildung Industriemechaniker (Dual Vocational Training) Three-and-a-half-year dual vocational training program combining practical training in a company with theoretical education at the school. Covers manufacturing, assembly, maintenance, and automation of technical systems, preparing apprentices for industrial mechanic roles. Conducted in cooperation with regional companies including Forschungszentrum Jülich.
• Ausbildung Tischler (Dual Vocational Training) Three-year dual vocational training program for carpenters combining practical training in companies and at the BGZ-Simmerath training center with theoretical education at the school. Covers furniture construction, building joinery, and interior fitting, with an optional additional qualification in Digital Planning and Manufacturing.
• Studienintegrierende Ausbildung NRW (SiA) Combined vocational training and university study program allowing students to earn both a dual professional qualification (Industriemechaniker or Feinwerkmechaniker) and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering in 4 years. Delivered in cooperation with FH Aachen as part of the InnoVET pilot program. Students can choose between three training paths within 18 months.
• Berufsfachschule für Wirtschaft und Verwaltung (BFW) Typ I und II One-year full-time vocational school programs: BFW Type I leads to Extended First School-Leaving Certificate (Hauptschulabschluss nach Klasse 10); BFW Type II leads to Mittlerer Schulabschluss (Fachoberschulreife). Both provide insight into business and administration careers for secondary school students.
• Berufsfachschule für Ernährungs- und Versorgungsmanagement (BFE) Typ I und II One-year full-time vocational school programs: BFE Type I leads to Erweiterter Erster Schulabschluss; BFE Type II leads to Mittlerer Schulabschluss (Fachoberschulreife). Covers careers in gastronomy, healthcare, and elderly care for students pursuing nutrition-related vocational paths.
• Berufsfachschule für Technik (BFT) Typ I One-year full-time vocational school program leading to Erweiterter Erster Schulabschluss (Hauptschulabschluss nach Klasse 10) with professional knowledge in metal technology. Targets students seeking careers in technical and metalworking fields.
• Maschinenbau PLuS (Praxisverbund Lehre und Studium) Cooperative dual study program combining vocational training as Industriemechaniker with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. Four-year program where students attend both Berufskolleg Jülich and FH Aachen Campus Jülich, integrating practical training with academic study.

Quantifiable outcome

• Around 40 students receive Euregiokompetenz certificates annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FH Aachen - Campus JülichcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2008Partnership for dual study programs: Maschinenbau PLuS (Praxisverbund Lehre und Studium) in cooperation with Industriemechaniker training, and SiA NRW study-integrated training for Industriemechaniker and Feinwerkmechaniker. 4% of Bachelor credits taught directly at BKJ; 9% taught at BKJ and recognized by FH Aachen.
• RWTH AachencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for various educational initiatives including individual promotion programs with student teaching assistants from the Center for Teacher Education at RWTH Aachen.
• Kreis Düren (District of Düren)coreOthersSchool sponsor (Schulträger) responsible for school funding and administration. Kreis Düren manages the school's operations through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contract with Kirchner Projectgesellschaft for facility management and renovation.
• Sparkasse DürenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing cooperation formalized through KURS initiative (Kooperation Unternehmen der Region und Schule). Partnership includes career orientation projects and the Berufsbilder und Bewerbungen project where bank presents career opportunities.
• Bezirksregierung KölncoreOthersSupervisory authority (zuständige Aufsichtsbehörde) for the school, located at Zeughausstraße 2-10, 50667 Köln.
• InnoVET Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe SiA NRW project (Studienintegrierende Ausbildung) is funded through the federal competition 'Zukunft gestalten – Innovationen für eine exzellente berufliche Bildung (InnoVET)' with 17 projects funded nationwide.
• Euregio Maas-RheincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border region including Regio Aachen, Dutch and Belgian Limburg, Province of Liège, and German-speaking Community of Belgium. Partner in developing and validating Euregiokompetenz qualification with EU Interreg funding.
• Technisch Instituut Heilig Hart (TIHH) HasseltminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian partner school in Hasselt where students complete their two-week Euregiokompetenz internship in Belgium.
• Tischler-Innung Düren-JülichminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChamber of carpentry crafts connecting students with local woodworking companies for apprenticeships and training.
• Sekundarschule JülichminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal secondary school partnership for student transitions and educational pathway coordination.
• Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) AachenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChamber of commerce and industry for examination and certification of commercial apprentices including Bürokaufleute, Groß- und Außenhandel, and Zahnmedizinische Fachangestellte.
• Handwerkskammer (HWK) AachenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChamber of crafts for trade apprenticeships including Feinwerkmechaniker examination and Tischler qualifications.
• Agentur für Arbeit DürenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment agency partnership for career counseling and Berufsberatung services for students.
• Polizei DürenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for traffic safety education, including the Präventionsveranstaltung 'Drogen im Straßenverkehr' reaching 22 classes.
• Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZ-Jülich)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch center in Jülich partnering with the school for the Industriemechaniker dual training program.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlood donation drives held twice annually at the school, with additional bone marrow typing opportunities.
• AOK Rheinland/HamburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance partnership for student health programs and Berufsbilder und Bewerbungen project.
• Deutsch-Irische Industrie- und HandelskammerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman-Irish Chamber of Commerce providing the Kaufmann International Certificate program for students completing language trips to Galway, Ireland.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Berufskolleg Bonn-Duisdorf: Bonn-region Berufskolleg offering Wirtschaft/Verwaltung and Technik/Naturwissenschaften programs with dual vocational training — structurally analogous to BKJ under NRW Berufskolleg legislation.
• Carl-Hofer-Berufskolleg Kamen: NRW Berufskolleg with comparable Höhere Handelsschule, Berufliches Gymnasium, and dual Industriemechaniker tracks — equivalent public-vocational model under the same NRW Berufskolleg Act.
• Berufskolleg Köln-Deutz: Cologne-based Berufskolleg with overlapping vocational programs in business/administration and dual training, serving a similar NRW urban-adjacent catchment with comparable curriculum mandates.
• Richard-Riemerschmid-Berufskolleg Köln: Public Berufskolleg in Cologne offering parallel Wirtschaft/Verwaltung, Technik/Naturwissenschaften, and Ernährung tracks with dual Ausbildung and Höhere Handelsschule — the closest large-scale direct peer to BKJ in NRW.
• Berufskolleg der Städteregion Aachen: Direct geographic neighbor (~25 km away) offering comparable vocational programs and serving as the primary Euregio Maas-Rhein vocational peer — overlapping catchment for cross-border Industriemechaniker placements.
• Berufskolleg Düsseldorf (Max-Weber): Düsseldorf Berufskolleg covering Wirtschaft/Verwaltung and Technik tracks with similar dual-system architecture and additional qualification modules, directly comparable as a full-service public vocational school in NRW.

Others

• IHK Aachen: Industry chamber conducting final examinations for BKJ's commercial and trade apprentices — adjacent ecosystem participant enabling graduation/certification throughput rather than a direct competitor.
• RWTH Aachen (Lehrerbildung/Center for Teacher Education): RWTH Aachen is a core BKJ partner (teacher training, individual promotion programs) rather than a competitor — included as a peer because it shapes BKJ's pedagogical pipeline and teacher supply in the same Euregio labor market.
• Euregio Maas-Rhein: Cross-border governance body that co-developed BKJ's Euregiokompetenz certification with EU Interreg funding — central enabling partner for BKJ's cross-border differentiation and Erasmus+ programming.

Regional players

• Berufskolleg Brühl: Nearby Rhein-Erft-Kreis Berufskolleg with similar Wirtschaft/Verwaltung profile, serving an adjacent but non-overlapping NRW catchment — comparable operating model without direct competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRC8Nzuv_HgLOOU8-S5E0WA/featured
• Facebookde-de.facebook.com/BerufskollegJuelich
• Instagraminstagram.com/bkjuelich?r=nametag

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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