BBS Jever

What BBS Jever does

BBS Jever (Berufsbildende Schulen des Landkreises Friesland) is a public vocational school located in Jever, Lower Saxony, Germany, operating under the legal authority of the State of Lower Saxony (Land Niedersachsen) and administered by the Landkreis Friesland district. The institution delivers vocational education across four divisions: Business/Commerce (Wirtschaft), Technology (Technik), Home Economics/Care/Body Care (Hauswirtschaft Pflege Körperpflege), and Berufliche Gymnasien, serving dual-system apprentices, full-time vocational students, and upper-secondary students pursuing the Abitur qualification. Programs include dual vocational training (Berufsschule), state-recognized full-time qualifications such as commercial assistants for information processing, cosmeticians, and care assistants, IHK-certified trade qualifications, and Abitur pathways with specializations in Information Technology, Ecotrophology, Social Pedagogy, and Economics. The school holds the 'Europaschule in Niedersachsen' designation (reconfirmed in 2024 for another five years) and participates in the Smart Green Island Makeathon and RobEurope international technology competitions.

The technology stack consists of standard German educational and administrative platforms: IServ for school management, WebUntis for timetabling, Moodle for learning management, SAP for ERP, and ARIS-Cloud for business process modeling. Specialized facilities include EUR 3.5 million-renovated automotive and metal workshops (completed 2022) and a collaborative robotics practicum delivered in partnership with Jade Hochschule Wilhelmshaven. The school has no proprietary technology products; differentiation rests on curricular breadth, IHK examination authority, and an Erasmus+ partnership network spanning Latvia, Finland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Annual graduation output included 82 Abitur recipients in 2024, 63 in 2023, and 81 in 2020/21.

BBS Jever is a non-commercial public entity. Its operating budget is appropriated by the State of Lower Saxony and Landkreis Friesland; tuition is covered by public taxation, and BAföG (federal education assistance) is available for eligible full-time vocational students. There is no commercial pricing model, no equity funding, and no enterprise customer base. Governance is provided by a school leadership team headed by OStD Hofmeister (Schulleiter/Principal) and StD Uphoff (Ständiger Vertreter/Deputy).

Name

BBS Jever

Legal name

Berufsbildende Schulen des Landkreises Friesland

Website

https://bbs-jever.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BBS Jever is a public German vocational school in Lower Saxony, operated by the State and Landkreis Friesland, offering dual vocational training, full-time vocational programs, and Abitur pathways across business, technology, and care for regional students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Real Estate, Appraisal & Mortgage (Agent/Broker CE, Appraiser CE) (EDAAALAI)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual training system
• Technical apprenticeships
• Business administration training
• Vocational gymnasium

Headquarters

HQ city

Jever

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BBS Jever is a public vocational school providing dual vocational training, full-time vocational qualifications, and upper secondary education (Abitur) across business, technology, and home economics/care disciplines in the Friesland district of Lower Saxony, Germany. The institution delivers state-recognized qualifications, IHK certifications, and international credentials through its four divisions: Wirtschaft, Technik, Hauswirtschaft Pflege Körperpflege, and Berufliche Gymnasien.

Product overview

BBS Jever is a vocational school (Berufsbildende Schulen) operated by the District of Friesland in Lower Saxony, Germany. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of vocational education programs across four main divisions: Business/Commerce (Wirtschaft), Technology (Technik), Home Economics/Care/Body Care (Hauswirtschaft Pflege Körperpflege), and Vocational Secondary Schools (Berufliche Gymnasien). Programs range from dual vocational training combining school and workplace learning to full-time school-based vocational qualifications, as well as upper secondary education leading to university entrance qualification (Abitur). The school also provides numerous supplementary qualifications and certifications including IHK trade certifications, international business qualifications, electronic business credentials, and foreign language certificates. Specialized programs include robotics internships with Jade University, international makeathons, and FOS supplementary courses for obtaining university of applied sciences entrance qualification during apprenticeship.

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Products and services

• Berufsschule Wirtschaft Vocational school division providing part-time vocational education for apprentices in commercial and business occupations including retail, office management, wholesale and foreign trade, logistics, and automotive sales.
• Berufsschule Technik Technical vocational school division covering construction technology, vehicle technology, and metal technology for apprentices in technical trades.
• Berufsschule Hauswirtschaft Pflege Körperpflege Division offering vocational education programs in home economics, care/nursing, and body care including cosmetics for apprentices in these fields.
• Berufliche Gymnasien Vocational secondary schools (upper secondary) with specializations in Information Technology, Home Economics/Nutrition, Social Pedagogy, and Business Administration, leading to the Abitur (university entrance qualification).
• Berufsfachschule dual (BFS dual) Dual vocational school program combining theoretical instruction at the school with practical training in companies, leading to a state-recognized vocational qualification.
• Kaufmännische Assistenten für Informationsverarbeitung Two-year full-time program training commercial assistants in information processing, covering business operations and digital information management, with optional ECDL and foreign language certificates.
• Staatlich geprüfte Kosmetiker/innen Two-year full-time vocational training in cosmetics covering skin care, decorative cosmetics, body treatments, massage, and foot care with practical training in businesses.
• Staatlich geprüfte Pflegeassistent/in Two-year program training care assistants with instruction three days per week and practical training two days per week in care facilities.
• Fachhochschulreife (FOS-Ergänzungsangebot) Supplementary qualification program enabling vocational students to obtain university of applied sciences entrance qualification during their apprenticeship through evening classes.
• IHK Fachkraft für Im- und Export Supplementary qualification in import and export operations, international marketing, and foreign trade procedures, offered in cooperation with BBS Wilhelmshaven and certified by IHK.
• Electronic-Business Junior-Assistant (EBJA) Certification in electronic commerce within commercial vocational training, offered since 2002, enriching existing training profiles with current topics in digital business.
• Kaufmann/Kauffrau für internationale Geschäftstätigkeit International business qualification comprising multiple modules including IHK certification, foreign language proficiency, international internships, and intercultural training.
• Kollaborative Robotik Praktikum Practical internship in collaborative robotics offered in cooperation with Jade University of Applied Sciences for students of the Berufliches Gymnasium Technik.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82 students received Abitur certificates in 2024; 63 in 2023; 81 in 2020/21
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jade Hochschule WilhelmshavencoreTechnology or IntegrationAcademic partnership for collaborative robotics practicum. Jade Hochschule students and faculty visit BBS Jever to prepare for the Smart Green Island Makeathon. Students of the Berufliches Gymnasium Technik attend robotics practicum at the Jade Hochschule Robotikzentrum.
• IHK Oldenburg (Industrie- und Handelskammer Oldenburg)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerChamber of Industry and Commerce providing examination oversight, certification for vocational qualifications (IHK Fachkraft für Im- und Export), and organizing the annual Ausbildungslauf MoveOn. BBS Jever apprentices are examined and certified through IHK.
• BBS WilhelmshavencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative delivery of the IHK Fachkraft für Im- und Export qualification program. BBS Wilhelmshaven provides certain modules of the qualification that BBS Jever does not offer independently. Joint certificate ceremonies are held.
• Landkreis FrieslandcoreOthersThe school is the Berufsbildende Schulen des Landkreises Friesland. The district provides funding, infrastructure, and governance for the institution.
• Land NiedersachsencoreOthersThe Land (state) of Lower Saxony is the legal entity responsible for the school (juristische Person des öffentlichen Rechts), represented by the Schulleiter (OStD Hofmeister) and ständiger Vertreter (StD Uphoff).
• Rotary Club Jever-JeverlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on the Schu|B (Wir schieben an) applicant training project, bringing local training companies together with BBS Jever students for practical job application training.
• MTV JeverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports club partnership for the 'Fit für die Zukunft' (Fit for the Future) program improving fitness of students and apprentices, and hosting sports events (handball, spinning) for charity.
• Erasmus+ Partners (International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership programs including Erasmus+ with schools in Riga (Latvia), Jyväskylä (Finland), Gran Canaria (Spain), Groningen (Netherlands), Porvoo and Hämeenlinna (Finland), and St. Gallen (Switzerland). Includes teacher academies, student exchanges, and joint competitions.
• IDM Thun (Switzerland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint team participation in the RobEurope international robot competition alongside BBS Jever.
• Förderverein der BBS JeverminorOthersSupport association that provides donations and sponsorships to the school, including equipment purchases (new grill) and class best awards.
• Volksbank JeverminorOthersLocal bank that donated 1,000 EUR to the Förderverein der BBS Jever.
• Agentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides career counseling and job placement services to BBS Jever students, including regular Berufsberatung sessions and Ausbildungs- und Jobbörse events.
• InnoVET (International Teacher Academy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean teacher professional development project. BBS Jever teachers participate in annual Teacher Academies across Europe (Newcastle, St. Gallen, Porvoo) focused on sustainability in education and vocational training.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BBS Oldenburg: Larger Berufsbildende Schulen in the Oldenburg metropolitan area offering Wirtschaft, Technik, Hauswirtschaft, and Berufliche Gymnasien tracks. Same state-level regulatory framework (Land Niedersachsen, IHK Oldenburg) with broader urban catchment competing for regional students.
• BBS Aurich: Public vocational school in Aurich, Lower Saxony delivering the same Berufsbildende Schulen structure with Wirtschaft, Technik, and Berufliche Gymnasien divisions under the same IHK oversight.
• BBS Wilhelmshaven: Adjacent public vocational school in Lower Saxony that co-delivers the IHK Fachkraft für Im- und Export qualification with BBS Jever. Operates the same Berufsbildende Schulen model across Wirtschaft, Technik, and Berufliche Gymnasien divisions for the Wilhelmshaven catchment area.
• BBS Leer: Public Berufsbildende Schulen serving Leer county in Lower Saxony with overlapping Wirtschaft, Technik, and Berufliches Gymnasium tracks. Comparable rural-region vocational education provider within the same state system.
• BBS Varel: Public vocational school in the Friesland/Wesermarsch region that competes for similar dual-vocational and Berufliches Gymnasium applicants. Directly comparable institution under the same Land Niedersachsen governance with overlapping program portfolio.

Others

• fobizz: Hamburg-based digital media training provider that conducted the Digitaler Medultag teacher training at BBS Jever. Functions as an enabling ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, supporting the school's digital pedagogy capability uplift.

Regional players

• BBS Ammerland: Public vocational school serving Ammerland county in Lower Saxony with comparable Wirtschaft, Technik, and Berufliche Gymnasien programs. Operates in an adjacent regional market under the same Land Niedersachsen governance.
• BBS Westerstede: Public Berufsbildende Schulen in the Ammerland/Westerstede region offering similar dual vocational and Gymnasium programs. Functions as a nearby regional vocational competitor within the same IHK Oldenburg oversight area.

Broad incumbents

• IHK Oldenburg: Industrie- und Handelskammer Oldenburg is the certifying body that examines BBS Jever apprentices and co-organizes the annual Ausbildungslauf MoveOn. Functions as both a regulator/partner and a broader provider of vocational examination and qualification services across the Oldenburg region.
• Jade Hochschule Wilhelmshaven: University of Applied Sciences delivering the collaborative robotics practicum in partnership with BBS Jever's Berufliches Gymnasium Technik. A broader higher-education institution that complements BBS Jever's vocational pathway but operates at degree level rather than vocational certification.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

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