BBS Lingen Technik

What BBS Lingen Technik does

BBS Lingen Technik und Gestaltung (formal legal name: Berufsbildende Schulen Lingen, Technik und Gestaltung) is a public vocational school (Berufsbildende Schule) located at Beckstraße 23 in Lingen, Lower Saxony, Germany. It operates as a state-government entity under the Niedersächsisches Kultusministerium and is led by Schulleiter Jürgen Korte. The institution delivers dual vocational education (theory combined with company-based apprenticeships) across nine technical trade areas — construction, chemical technology, electrical engineering, vehicle technology, paint and interior design, hairdressing/body care, wood technology, IT, and metal technology — alongside full-time school programs (BES, BFS Dual, BITA, FOS, Technikerschule, and the vocational Gymnasium BG) and continuing-education pathways.

The school's technical infrastructure centers on a Laboratory for Robot Technology equipped with collaborative robots (Cobots) and 3D printing capability, complemented by a Cisco Networking Academy for IT credentialing and on-site partnerships with the Steinbeis Transferzentrum Berufliche Qualifizierung Lingen and a PearsonVUE testing center. Curriculum delivery follows the standardized IHK framework, with pathway options leading to IHK trade certificates, technician (Techniker/Meister) qualifications, and Fachhochschulreife. The school holds Europaschule in Niedersachsen certification (initial 2017, recertified October 2022) and the Ausgezeichnete Schule 2024-2025 recognition.

Commercially, the school does not sell to traditional paying customers: education is provided at no direct cost to students, with operations funded through the Lower Saxony public education budget. Distribution is single-channel and on-site — direct delivery at the Lingen campus via scheduled class sessions and Blockunterricht for vocational students. Customer reach is the Emsland regional secondary-school graduate pipeline plus adult learners enrolled in Techniker and continuing-education tracks, with international exchange activities routed through the Drenthe College Emmen partnership. Beyond public funding, the school secures in-kind capacity through equipment donations and workshop co-funding from regional industry partners (Kampmann GmbH, Zweirad Hackmann, VME-Stiftung Osnabrück-Emsland). The school maintains an active community-led GTM motion — information evenings, regional job fairs (Jobmesse Emsland), and an Instagram channel (@bbs_lingen_tg) — to feed its enrollment pipeline.

Name

BBS Lingen Technik

Legal name

Berufsbildende Schulen Lingen, Technik und Gestaltung

Website

https://bbs-lingen-tg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BBS Lingen Technik und Gestaltung is a public vocational school in Lingen, Lower Saxony, Germany, providing dual vocational training across nine technical trade areas to secondary-school graduates and adult learners, featuring robotics, CAD/3D printing, and Cisco-certified IT networking laboratories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual training programs
• Technical apprenticeship
• Continuing education
• School education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lingen

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

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BBS Lingen Technik und Gestaltung is a public vocational school (Berufsbildende Schule) in Lingen, Lower Saxony, Germany, delivering dual vocational training across nine technical trade areas including construction, chemical technology, electrical engineering, vehicle technology, metal technology, wood technology, IT, paint/interior design, and hairdressing. The school combines theoretical classroom instruction with practical company-based apprenticeships in regional industry, supplemented by full-time school programs (BES, BFS Dual, BITA, FOS, BG, Technikerschule) and continuing education through Cisco Networking Academy, PearsonVUE testing, and Steinbeis partnerships.

Product overview

BBS Lingen Technik und Gestaltung is a vocational school (Berufsbildende Schule) in Lingen, Germany, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs. The school provides vocational training programs (Ausbildungsberufe) in diverse technical fields including construction technology, chemical technology, electrical engineering, vehicle technology, metal technology, wood technology, IT professions, and hairdressing. Beyond initial vocational training, the school offers full-time school programs (Vollzeit Schulformen) including Berufseinstiegsschule (BES), Berufsfachschule Dual (BFS Dual), Informationstechnischer Assistent (BITA), Fachoberschule (FOS), Technikerschule, and Berufliches Gymnasium Technik (BG). Continuing education and professional development courses are available through partnerships including Cisco Networking Academy, PearsonVUE testing center, Steinbeis Transferzentrum, and Learning Institute e.V. The school also hosts student workshops in technology areas such as IT, CAD, 3D printing, and industrial robotics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Learning Institute e.V. Association affiliated with BBS Lingen focused on promoting education in technical and scientific fields

Products and services

• Berufseinstiegsschule (BES) Preliminary school program designed to help students transition into vocational training, targeting students entering the vocational education system.
• Berufsfachschule Dual (BFS Dual) Dual vocational school program combining theoretical instruction with practical training in businesses for students.
• Informationstechnischer Assistent (BITA) Two-year full-time school program training students as IT assistants.
• Fachoberschule (FOS) Technical secondary school offering specialized vocational higher education entrance qualification.
• Technikerschule Advanced technical school for continuing education in engineering and technology fields, targeting adult learners seeking technician qualifications.
• Berufliches Gymnasium Technik (BG) Vocational high school specializing in technology, providing university entrance qualification (Abitur).
• Bautechnik (Construction Technology) Vocational training in construction trades including bricklaying, carpentry, and construction drafting for apprentices.
• Chemietechnik (Chemical Technology) Training programs for chemical industry professions including chemical technician and production specialist.
• Elektrotechnik (Electrical Engineering) Vocational training in electrical engineering trades for apprentices in the dual education system.
• Fahrzeugtechnik (Vehicle Technology) Training in automotive and vehicle technology including motorcycle mechatronics for apprentices.
• Farbtechnik und Raumgestaltung (Paint Technology and Interior Design) Vocational training in painting techniques and interior design for apprentices.
• Friseur/Körperpflege (Hairdressing/Body Care) Vocational training in hairdressing and personal care professions for apprentices.
• Holztechnik (Wood Technology) Vocational training in woodworking and timber construction trades for apprentices.
• IT-Berufe (IT Professions) Vocational training programs for IT and information technology careers including apprenticeships.
• Metalltechnik (Metal Technology) Vocational training in metalworking and industrial engineering trades including machining and mechanical engineering.
• Chemikant/Chemikantin Three-and-a-half year dual vocational training program for chemical production technicians.
• Produktionsfachkraft Chemie Two-year dual vocational training program for chemical production assistants.
• Cisco Networking Academy IT certification and training program in partnership with Cisco for networking skills and industry-recognized credentials.
• PearsonVUE Testing Center Certification testing center for professional credentials and exams hosted at the BBS Lingen campus.
• Steinbeis Transferzentrum Berufliche Qualifizierung Lingen Professional qualification center in partnership with Steinbeis for vocational training, certification, and continuing education.
• Workshop - Technik erleben - IT CAD Robotik Hands-on technology workshops for students in grades 9-12 covering IT, CAD, 3D printing, and industrial robotics, offered in cooperation with VME-Stiftung Osnabrück-Emsland.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Drenthe College Emmen (Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2023International student exchange partnership enabling cross-border educational experiences. After pandemic-related pause, exchange resumed in 2025 for students in technical education programs.
• Zweirad HackmannminorOthers · 9 November 2022Local bicycle company from Dörpen donated a Gazelle Pedelec to the vehicle technology department for instructional purposes. This modern e-bike supports training for Zweiradmechatroniker (bicycle mechatronics) students, keeping curriculum aligned with current e-bike technology.
• VME-Stiftung Osnabrück-EmslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation for practical workshops offering students hands-on experience in IT, CAD, 3D printing, and industrial robotics. The VME-Stiftung provides funding and support for Schnupperworkshops (introductory workshops) for students in grades 9-12, helping with career orientation in technical fields.
• Steinbeis Transferzentrum Berufliche Qualifizierung LingencoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for professional qualification and continuing education programs. The Steinbeis network provides industry-aligned training materials and certification pathways for adult learners and technicians.
• Kampmann GmbHminorOthersCompany supporting the robotics laboratory by providing perforated plates and quick-clamping systems for robot workstations. This equipment enables faster and more precise positioning of components for student training in the robotics lab.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BBS Osnabrück: Larger public vocational school in the neighboring Osnabrück region, similarly structured around Germany's dual education system with multiple technical trade programs. Comparable in mission and operating model.
• Heinz Nixdorf Berufskolleg: Public vocational school in NRW with a strong technology and IT focus, including networking and engineering programs. Comparable as a state-run BBS that combines traditional trades with newer IT/digital pathways.
• Carl-Severing-Berufskolleg: Large public Berufskolleg in NRW offering technical, design, and social-trade programs. Comparable as a multi-track state vocational school serving diverse student cohorts through the dual system.
• BBS Meppen: Another Berufsbildende Schule in the Emsland region offering vocational training programs in technical and business fields. Direct regional peer competing for the same secondary-school graduate pool and apprenticeship partners.
• BBS Lingen Wirtschaft: Sibling institution in the same city of Lingen focused on business, commerce, and healthcare trades. Shares the same regional employer base, school administration oversight, and student pipeline.

Broad incumbents

• WBS TRAINING: Large private vocational education provider offering retraining, professional development, and certified online/hybrid programs across Germany. Competes for the same adult-learner and career-changer segment that BBS Lingen's continuing-education partnerships serve.
• DEKRA Akademie: Major private vocational training provider in Germany offering retraining, continuing education, and certification programs across technical and commercial fields. Competes with BBS Lingen for adult learners and corporate training contracts.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Private certification and vocational training arm of TÜV Rheinland offering industry-recognized credentials in technical, IT, and quality-management fields. Overlaps with BBS Lingen's Cisco Academy and PearsonVUE certification offerings.

Others

• Steinbeis Transferzentrum: Network of Steinbeis transfer centers across Germany providing industry-aligned continuing education and professional qualification programs. Functions as both a partner (via the Lingen transfer center) and an indirect alternative provider for technical upskilling.

Regional players

• Handwerkskammer Osnabrück-Emsland: Regional Chamber of Crafts that delivers apprenticeship coordination, Meister preparation, and continuing education for the same Emsland trades that BBS Lingen supports. Functions as both a partner and adjacent provider in the regional vocational ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/bbs_lingen_tg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bbs-lingen-technik

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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