Berufsbildende Schulen 2 Göttingen

What Berufsbildende Schulen 2 Göttingen does

Berufsbildende Schulen 2 Göttingen (BBS II Göttingen), legally "Berufsbildende Schulen II des Landkreises Göttingen" and operating under the trade name "Kompetenzzentrum für Technik und Gestaltung", is a public vocational school located at Godehardstraße 11, 37081 Göttingen, in the German state of Lower Saxony. It is operated as a non-profit Schulträger institution by Landkreis Göttingen (Göttingen County) and serves approximately 1,500 students across the Südniedersachsen (Southern Lower Saxony) region through five educational pathways: Berufseinstiegsschule (BES), Berufsfachschule (BFS), Berufsschule (BS — dual vocational training), Fachoberschule (FOS), and Berufliches Gymnasium (BGT). The school offers more than 30 training occupations across seven professional fields (Metalltechnik, Elektrotechnik/IT, Farbtechnik, Holztechnik, Druck- und Medientechnik, Naturwissenschaften, Zahntechnik) and is recognized by the Handwerkskammer so that completion of BFS Class 1 counts as the first year of guild apprenticeship.

Name

Berufsbildende Schulen 2 Göttingen

Legal name

Berufsbildende Schulen II des Landkreises Göttingen

Website

https://bbs2goe.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Public vocational school in Göttingen, Germany, operated by Landkreis Göttingen, offering five educational pathways across 30+ occupations and 7 professional fields to approximately 1,500 students in Southern Lower Saxony.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Dual training system
• Secondary education programs
• Technical skills training
• Career preparation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Göttingen, Niedersachsen

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Educational Funding: Funded by Landkreis Göttingen as the maintaining authority (Schulträger). As a public vocational school, it operates as a non-profit educational institution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Berufsbildende Schulen II Göttingen is a public vocational school providing dual vocational training across 30+ occupations in 7 professional fields (metalltechnik, elektrotechnik/IT, farbtechnik, holztechnik, druck- und medientechnik, naturwissenschaften, zahntechnik), alongside full-time secondary education pathways including Berufseinstiegsschule, Berufsfachschule, Fachoberschule, and Berufliches Gymnasium leading to Abitur. Education combines theoretical instruction with hands-on practical training in CNC-equipped, CAD/CAM and Industry 4.0-compatible workshops, and is delivered free of charge under public funding.

Product overview

Berufsbildende Schulen II Göttingen operates as a comprehensive vocational and secondary education center offering five distinct educational pathways: Berufseinstiegsschule (BES) for vocational preparation, Berufsfachschule (BFS) for assistant degrees, Berufsschule (BS) for dual vocational training across 30+ occupations, Fachoberschule (FOS) for technical college preparation, and Berufliches Gymnasium (BGT) for Abitur. The school supplements these programs with digital services including online sick leave notification, contact forms, and real-time schedule management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufseinstiegsschule (BES) Full-time vocational preparation program for youth without Hauptschulabschluss, including BES1, BES2, and Language/Integration classes, focusing on basic vocational skills and acquisition of the Hauptschulabschluss. Targeted at young people who need an entry-level path into vocational education.
• Berufsfachschule (BFS) One to two-year full-time programs offering either professional basic training or a state-recognized assistant degree (GTA), with pathways to higher school-leaving certificates. Intended for students seeking vocational foundations or assistant-level qualifications.
• Berufsschule (BS) - Dual Vocational Training Dual vocational education combining 1-2 days/week of school instruction with 3-4 days/week of workplace training across 7 professional fields and 30+ occupations in technology and crafts (Metalltechnik, Elektrotechnik/IT, Farbtechnik, Holztechnik, Druck- und Medientechnik, Naturwissenschaften, Zahntechnik). For apprentices in the German dual system.
• Fachoberschule (FOS) Two-year program leading to Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification), with specialization tracks in Design (FOG) or Technology (FOT), including 960-hour internship components. For students aiming at applied sciences higher education.
• Berufliches Gymnasium (BGT) Three-year upper secondary school leading to Abitur (general higher education entrance qualification) with focus areas in Design and Media Technology (GMT) or Engineering Sciences (IW), featuring the Cool-Flex learning system. For students pursuing a general university entrance qualification with a technical/design orientation.
• Schülerbüro Online-Service Online services portal including online sick leave notification (Krankmeldung), contact form, and feedback submission for students and parents. Provided as part of the school's standard student services.
• Stundenplan & Vertretungsplan Real-time class schedule and substitution plan system accessible to students for viewing current class timetables and substitutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,500 students trained annually across multiple educational programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regional Training Companies (Ausbildungsbetriebe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional companies throughout Southern Lower Saxony that provide practical training positions for students in the dual vocational education system (1-2 days school, 3-4 days practical training in company).
• Agentur für Arbeit Göttingen (Employment Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides professional career counseling services on-site at the school, supporting students in career choices and apprenticeship searches. Berufsberater Enrico Scharlach offers regular consultation hours.
• Region des Lernens GöttingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination office that networks schools, training companies, and other partners in the region to optimize transitions from school to vocational training and employment. Coordinated by Leitstelle at BBS II.
• Handwerkskammer (Chamber of Trades)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognizes BFS Class 1 as first training year in various craft professions. Cooperates on examination procedures and training standards for dual vocational education.
• Förderverein der BBS II Göttingen e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport association that provides additional funding for educational projects, equipment, and events beyond the regular school budget through donations and membership fees.
• BBS DuderstadtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for the Holztechnik (Wood Technology) program where 2nd and 3rd year practical training is conducted at BBS Duderstadt while 1st year is at BBS II Göttingen.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Handwerkskammer Hildesheim-Südniedersachsen: Regional Chamber of Trades covering the Göttingen area that partners with BBS II on dual training recognition and examination standards. Not a direct competitor but a closely adjacent institution within the regional vocational training ecosystem that influences apprenticeship pathways.

Direct peers

• Max-Eyth-Schule Stuttgart: Public vocational school in Stuttgart focused on technology and applied sciences, with multiple Berufsfelder and dual training pathways. Comparable in scope, dual-system integration, and public-school funding model to BBS II.
• Berufsbildende Schulen Duderstadt: Public vocational school in nearby Duderstadt and existing operational partner of BBS II—already hosting second- and third-year Holztechnik students. Closely comparable in structure, public funding model, dual training focus, and regional scope.
• BBS I Göttingen: The sister public Berufsbildende Schule in Göttingen, providing parallel vocational education coverage for the same city. BBS I and BBS II typically divide professional fields, making them structural peers serving overlapping Südniedersachsen student populations under the same public funding framework.
• Robert-Bosch-Schule Stuttgart: One of the largest and most recognized public vocational schools in Baden-Württemberg, offering technical and industrial vocational training within the dual system. Comparable in mission, scale, and institutional positioning within the German vocational education landscape.

Regional players

• Berufsbildende Schulen des Landkreises Northeim: Public vocational school serving the neighboring Northeim district in Southern Lower Saxony. Offers comparable educational pathways (BES, BFS, FOS, Berufliches Gymnasium) and operates within the same regional framework as BBS II Göttingen, competing for some overlapping student populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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