Berufsbildende Schulen

What Berufsbildende Schulen does

Berufsbildende Schulen Duderstadt (BBS Duderstadt) is a public vocational school located in Duderstadt, Lower Saxony, Germany, operating under the authority of the state of Niedersachsen. It delivers secondary and post-secondary vocational education across three departments — Wirtschaft (Business/Economics), Technik (Technology), and Gesundheit/Hauswirtschaft (Health/Home Economics) — serving students from the Landkreis Göttingen and Landkreis Eichsfeld regions of Südniedersachsen. Programs range from dual vocational training (Berufsausbildung) and full-time vocational Bildungsgänge to school completion certificates (Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, Erweiterter Realschulabschluss), university entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife), German-as-a-foreign-language courses for migrants, and the specialized Kurzbildungsgang Pflegeassistenz short-term nursing assistant certification, which enables state certification in 40 days.

The school's underlying technology stack is modest and entirely based on standard, off-the-shelf educational platforms. It operates a Nextcloud-based student portal for file management and learning materials, WebUntis for digital scheduling and timetable management, and runs physical training workshops including a modern SHK (sanitation, heating, air conditioning) workshop equipped with Vaillant technology for hands-on craft training. The institution functions as an educational service provider rather than a technology company, with no proprietary software products, AI/ML capabilities, or commercial SaaS offerings.

As a publicly funded German Berufsbildende Schule, BBS Duderstadt does not charge tuition; attendance is free for all students and the institution is financed through state budget allocations from Niedersachsen. Its go-to-market is direct: students apply through the school's in-house Anmeldung process, and the school's pipeline to regional employment is anchored by the annual Eichsfeld Berufsfindungsbörse career fair (22nd edition in November 2025), which drew 57 exhibitors offering over 130 apprenticeship trades, supplemented by structured partnerships with the Kreishandwerkerschaft Südniedersachsen, Handwerkskammer, Sparkasse, HAWK, and a Pflegekooperation nursing alliance with Caritas, St. Martini Hospital and Malteser. Governance is led by principal Sabine Freese, with the Verein zur Förderung der BBS Duderstadt supporting the school through fundraising.

Name

Berufsbildende Schulen

Legal name

Berufsbildende Schulen Duderstadt

Website

https://bbs-duderstadt.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Berufsbildende Schulen Duderstadt is a publicly funded German vocational school in Lower Saxony offering dual training, full-time vocational programs, and certifications across business, technology, and health departments to students in the Göttingen/Eichsfeld region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Internships, Externships & Work-Based Learning Placement (EDAMAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Apprenticeship training
• Technical college
• Career orientation
• Adult education

Headquarters

HQ city

Duderstadt

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, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Berufsbildende Schulen Duderstadt is a public German vocational school delivering state-funded career-preparation education across three departments: Economics (Wirtschaft), Technology (Technik) and Health/Home Economics (Gesundheit und Hauswirtschaft). It offers dual vocational training (Berufsausbildung) combining classroom theory with workplace apprenticeships at regional companies, full-time vocational school programs, the short-term Kurzbildungsgang Pflegeassistenz nursing assistant program, secondary school completion certificates (Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, Erweiterter Realschulabschluss), the Fachoberschule leading to Fachhochschulreife, and German-as-a-foreign-language courses. Attendance is free of charge for students, with the institution funded by the State of Lower Saxony.

Product overview

Berufsbildende Schulen (BBS) Duderstadt is a German vocational school offering comprehensive educational programs for career preparation. The institution provides vocational training across multiple departments including Business/Economics (Wirtschaft), Technology (Technik), and Health/Social Sciences (Gesundheit und Hauswirtschaft). Programs include vocational training (Berufsausbildung), continuing education, secondary school completion certificates (Realschulabschluss, Hauptschulabschluss, Erweiterter Realschulabschluss), and specialized short-term programs such as the Kurzbildungsgang Pflegeassistenz (short-term nursing assistant program). The school functions as an educational institution rather than a technology product company, focusing on preparing students for the requirements of the professional world through dual training partnerships with local businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eichsfelder Berufsfindungsbörse: Annual career orientation fair organized by the school for students transitioning from school to vocational training, known under the slogan 'Bock auf Job' for over 12 years

Products and services

• Berufsausbildung (Dual Vocational Training) Dual vocational training combining theoretical classroom instruction at BBS Duderstadt with practical workplace experience at regional partner companies, leading to recognized vocational qualifications across business, technology and health/home economics departments. Target audience: secondary-school-age students in Süd-Niedersachsen entering apprenticeships.
• Kurzbildungsgang Pflegeassistenz (Short-Term Nursing Assistant Programme) Short-cycle full-time programme compressing the qualification of state-certified nursing assistant into 40 days of training, addressing regional nursing staff shortages. Target audience: adult learners and career changers seeking fast-track entry into healthcare.
• Fachoberschule (Fachhochschulreife Programme) Technical college programme leading to the Fachhochschulreife, qualifying graduates for admission to universities of applied sciences, with a transition pilot in cooperation with HAWK. Target audience: students with a Realschulabschluss seeking higher education access.
• Secondary School Completion Certificates (Hauptschulabschluss / Realschulabschluss / Erweiterter Realschulabschluss)

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual career orientation fair (Berufsfindungsbörse) attracting 57 exhibitors offering over 130 apprenticeship trades
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Verein zur Förderung der BBS Duderstadt (Association for the Promotion of BBS Duderstadt)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2025The association supports the school through fundraising and promotional activities. Martin Saul, BBS teacher and manager of the association, organizes the annual Eichsfeld Berufsfindungsbörse career fair.
• 57 Regional Companies and InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2025Companies and educational institutions from Lower Saxony, Thuringia and Hesse participate in the annual Berufsfindungsbörse, offering apprenticeship positions and information about career paths to students.
• Hannover 96minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2025Football club Hannover 96 has a school partnership (Schulpartnerschaft) with BBS Duderstadt, likely involving joint activities or career orientation related to sports management.
• Prof. Stephan Wieneke (HAWK)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2025Professor from HAWK Faculty of Engineering and Health presented at the Berufsfindungsbörse on the topic 'Hollywood meets Reality: When Engineers Stop the Film', discussing engineering perspectives.
• Caritas SüdniedersachsencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2025Partnership under the 'Gemeinsam.Weststadt.Aktiv.' (GWA) community development project to strengthen neighborhood cohesion in the Weststadt district. BBS provides space for community pavilions between the school and VfL sports facility.
• VfL Olympia 08 DuderstadtminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2025Local sports club partnered with BBS Duderstadt in the community development project, with pavilions from Ursulinenstiftung relocated between the school and sports facility.
• UrsulinenstiftungminorOthers · 24 September 2025Religious foundation that donated pavilions for the community development project 'Gemeinsam.Weststadt.Aktiv.' which were relocated to the BBS Duderstadt area.
• SparkassecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner'Initiative SchulBetrieb': Sparkasse supports BBS Duderstadt through the learning cooperation program, helping students prepare for careers in banking and business.
• HAWK (Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft und Kunst)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBS Duderstadt participates in a pilot project with HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts, facilitating transition pathways for vocational students to higher education.
• Kreishandwerkerschaft SüdniedersachsencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional crafts chamber honors outstanding apprentices from BBS Duderstadt through the annual 'Leistungswettbewerb' competition and honors the best apprentices of the year.
• Handwerkskammer (Chamber of Crafts)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual ceremony to honor the best apprentices of the year, including those from BBS Duderstadt programs in various trades.
• Deutsche Stammzellenspenderdatei (German Stem Cell Donor Registry)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement between BBS Duderstadt and the stem cell donor registry to organize typing/registration drives for potential bone marrow donors among students.
• Pflegekooperation: Caritas, St. Martini Hospital, MaltesercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNursing cooperation alliance: BBS Duderstadt, Caritas, St. Martini Hospital and Malteser formed a 'Nachwuchsbündnis' (youth alliance) to address nursing staff shortages through coordinated training and recruitment.
• Blechbearbeitung GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetalworking company from the region, participated as first-time exhibitor at the 22nd Eichsfeld Berufsfindungsbörse.
• Aquila GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany from the region, first-time exhibitor at the 22nd Eichsfeld Berufsfindungsbörse career fair.
• VWA Göttingen (Verwaltungs- und Wirtschaftsakademie)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresented dual study programs in cooperation with Ottobock at the Berufsfindungsbörse.
• OttobockminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare technology company presenting dual study opportunities in cooperation with VWA Göttingen at the Berufsfindungsbörse.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DAA Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie: Major German adult and continuing education provider offering vocational retraining, integration courses, and certified professional development; comparable to BBS Duderstadt's full-time and migrant-language programs but operating nationwide.
• Eckert Schulen: Largest private vocational education provider in Germany with nationwide campuses offering technical, business, and healthcare training programs; competes broadly with public Berufsbildende Schulen on dual training and reskilling pathways at scale.

Regional players

• Berufsbildende Schulen Hannover: Large state-funded Berufsbildende Schule complex in Hannover operating within the same Lower-Saxony vocational system; provides a scaled comparator for how larger BBS institutions structure employer partnerships, healthcare-alliance training, and Fachoberschule pathways.

Direct peers

• Berufsbildende Schulen Northeim: Nearby Lower-Saxon Berufsbildende Schule providing parallel vocational tracks in business, technology, and health, directly competing with BBS Duderstadt for apprentices and full-time vocational students in the same regional labor market.
• Berufsbildende Schulen Göttingen: Neighboring Berufsbildende Schule in the Göttingen region of Lower Saxony offering similar dual vocational training, full-time vocational programs, and Fachhochschulreife pathways; competes with BBS Duderstadt for students across Landkreis Göttingen and the broader Südniedersachsen catchment.

Others

• Industrie- und Handelskammer Hannover: Regional IHK chamber coordinating commercial-sector dual apprenticeships for the same Lower-Saxony labor market; partners with BBS Duderstadt graduates and shapes apprenticeship standards analogous to those the school delivers.
• Handwerkskammer Hildesheim-Südniedersachsen: Regional crafts chamber overseeing the Leistungswettbewerb top-apprentice competition that BBS Duderstadt students enter; an ecosystem participant that co-governs dual training quality and crafts credentials in the same geographic area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubebbs-duderstadt.de/bbs-duderstadt-on-skis
• Facebookfacebook.com/172366289452702
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/berufsbildende-schulen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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