Berufsbildungswerk Stiftung ICP München

What Berufsbildungswerk Stiftung ICP München does

Berufsbildungswerk Stiftung ICP München (BBW) is a specialized vocational training center operated by the ICP Munich Foundation (Stiftung ICP München) in Munich, Germany. Established in 1974 within the ICP campus (whose parent organization traces to a 1956 association for spastic children), the BBW delivers vocational training exclusively to young people with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses, including infantile cerebral palsy (ICP), acquired brain injuries, orthopedic and neuro-orthopedic conditions, chronic diseases (epilepsy, rheumatism, asthma, diabetes), learning disabilities with motor limitations, and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASS). The institution accepts trainees from across Germany and operates an integrated support model combining vocational training with co-located medical care (including a Medical Center for Adults with Disabilities / MZEB), physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychology, social work, social skills training, and remedial teaching. The facility includes an on-site vocational school (Luise Kiesselbach Förderschule) capable of granting the Mittlerer Schulabschluss, plus residential options comprising a boarding school (Internat) in Giesing, a training living group, and an external living group in Vaterstetten.

The BBW's core product is vocational training organized across six occupational areas: Economics and Administration (Büromanagement, Einzelhandel), Information Technology (Fachinformatiker Systemintegration/Anwendungsentwicklung, Fachpraktiker IT Systemintegration), Home Economics (Fachpraktiker Hauswirtschaft, Assistent für Ernährung und Versorgung), Orthopedic Technology (in partnership with the in-house Orthopädische Werkstatt OWI), Print and Media Technology (Medientechnologe Siebdruck), and Metal Technology (Zerspanungsmechaniker, including CNC and 5-axis machining). All training leads to IHK/HWK/AEL chamber-certified qualifications, with both full professions and theory-reduced Fachpraktiker qualifications per §66 BBiG. Supporting programs include Berufsvorbereitung (BvB) lasting 12-24 months, short-term assessments (AEP, EAK), one-week student internships, and Absolventencoaching graduate coaching for up to six months post-graduation. Technical infrastructure includes IT labs, CNC-equipped metalworking shops, screen printing facilities, an orthopedic workshop with 3D printing for prosthetics, training kitchens, and barrier-free learning aids. IT apprentices have notably developed an in-house cashless canteen payment system (ICPay) and a 360° virtual campus tour.

The BBW operates as a non-profit German foundation under SGB IX social law and is funded primarily by rehabilitation carriers (Rehabilitationsträger), chiefly the Agentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency), through Leistungen zur Teilhabe am Arbeitsleben (LTA) applications. The institution holds AZAV accreditation and DIN EN ISO 9001 certification, qualifying it for public rehabilitation funding. Prospective trainees are referred through rehabilitation counselors, with the BBW's customer management team guiding them through counseling, trial internships, and boarding placement. Scale indicators include approximately 171 enrolled trainees (per 2014 data) and 40 graduates per year, with a 98% examination pass rate and approximately 60% placement rate into the general labor market. An employer pipeline of 20+ partners — including Lacoste Germany, CCL Label, muk PERSONAL OHG, auticon, Arrow ECS Germany, WWK Versicherung, Hermes Arzneimittel, Streifeneder KG, and Allianz — supports internships, integrated vocational training (VAmB), and graduate placement.

Name

Berufsbildungswerk Stiftung ICP München

Legal name

Stiftung ICP München

Website

https://bbw.icpmuenchen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Berufsbildungswerk Stiftung ICP München is a German nonprofit vocational training center operated by the ICP Munich Foundation, delivering IHK-certified training in six occupational areas exclusively to young people with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses, funded by German rehabilitation carriers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Adult Learner Support Services (Advising, Case Management, Wraparound Supports) (EDAAABAJ), Diagnostic Assessment, Placement & Progress Testing (ASE) (EDAAABAE)

Keywords

• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Disability vocational training
• Inclusive employment programs
• Special needs education
• Career preparation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Vocational Training: Training is funded by rehabilitation carriers (Rehabilitationsträger), primarily the Agentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency), through Leistungen zur Teilhabe am Arbeitsleben (LTA) applications. Costs for training, boarding (Internat), medical care, and therapies are covered through this public funding mechanism. The BBW is AZAV-accredited (Akkreditierungs- und Zulassungsverordnung Arbeitsförderung).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Berufsbildungswerk (BBW) Stiftung ICP München is a specialized vocational training center that delivers IHK/HWK-certified vocational training in six occupational areas (Economics & Administration, IT, Home Economics, Orthopedic Technology, Printing & Media Technology, Metal Technology) to young people with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses. It also provides Berufsvorbereitung (BvB) career preparation lasting 12-24 months, co-located medical and therapeutic care, residential accommodation, and Absolventencoaching graduate placement support, all funded primarily by the Agentur für Arbeit through Leistungen zur Teilhabe am Arbeitsleben (LTA) applications.

Product overview

Berufsbildungswerk Stiftung ICP München is a specialized vocational training center (Berufsbildungswerk/BBW) for young people with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses. The institution operates a multi-product portfolio centered on vocational training and rehabilitation services. Core offerings include six vocational training areas (Wirtschaft und Verwaltung, Informationstechnik/IT, Hauswirtschaft, Orthopädietechnik, Druck- und Medientechnik, Metalltechnik) delivered as full occupations or reduced-theory Fachpraktiker (specialist practitioner) programs, plus Berufsvorbereitung (BvB) career preparation lasting 12-24 months. The institution is integrated within Stiftung ICP München, providing comprehensive support services including residential living (Internat boarding school, Trainingswohngruppe, Außenwohngruppe), therapies (physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, dyscalculia therapy), medical and nursing care, psychological support, social skills training, remedial teaching, and on-site vocational school (Luise Kiesselbach). Transition support includes Absolventencoaching graduate coaching, Kurzmaßnahmen short-term assessments, and Schülerpraktika student internships. All training leads to recognized IHK/HWK chamber-certified qualifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufsvorbereitung (BvB)

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% pass rate at final examinations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Autismus Kompetenznetzwerk Oberbayern (akn)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020The BBW has been a member of the Autismus Kompetenznetzwerk Oberbayern (akn) since 2020. akn is a network of people with autism and their relatives, along with representatives from politics, self-help, welfare organizations, healthcare, and vocational/school support. The BBW is represented in akn working groups by Cornelia Baumann (Fachdienst) and Manuela Habenreich (trainer). The network aims to strengthen advocacy and improve care quality for people with autism in Upper Bavaria.
• Lacoste Germany GmbHcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLacoste Germany GmbH provides three-month retail internships for BBW trainees in Economics and Administration (Kaufleute für Büromanagement) at three Munich Lacoste stores. The partnership is part of Lacoste's Retail Qualifications Program, providing trainees hands-on retail experience alongside their BBW theoretical training. Trainees participate in E-learning modules followed by practical work in stores under store manager supervision. Martin Voigt (Head of Market Training DACH+) reports positive experiences and mutual learning through the cooperation.
• muk PERSONAL OHGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partnermuk PERSONAL OHG, a healthcare staffing company, has partnered with BBW for over three years in commercial professions. BBW trainee Helmut F. completed an internship and integrated vocational training (VAmB) with the company, which resulted in a permanent position as Recruitment Assistant. The partnership demonstrates successful transition from BBW training to regular employment for people with disabilities. Patrick Müller, company owner, reports excellent cooperation with BBW trainers and high motivation of trainees.
• CCL Label GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCCL Label GmbH in Holzkirchen hired BBW graduate Sebastian S. (Fachpraktiker Medientechnologie Siebdruck) after his training, facilitated by BBW's Absolventencoaching. HR Manager Kirsten Blankart reports the company was impressed by the graduate's personality and IHK-certified qualification despite his disability. The company values the coaching support provided during the hiring process.
• auticon GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partnerauticon GmbH is an IT company specializing in employment for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASS). The company hosted a two-month internship for BBW trainee Daniel H. (Fachpraktiker IT Systemintegration with ASS) in agile software development. auticon operates on the principle 'Autism is not a system error but a different operating system' and provides job-coach support. The partnership supports BBW's autism training program and demonstrates excellent placement prospects for trainees with ASS.
• Arrow ECS GermanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArrow ECS Germany provides integrated vocational training (VAmB) for BBW trainee Tian R. (Fachinformatiker für Systemintegration, 3rd year, with ASS) in customer service. The partnership demonstrates inclusive IT training and employment for people with autism.
• WWK VersicherungminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWWK Versicherung was awarded 'Jobmacher des Jahres' (Job Maker of the Year) at the ICP Foundation's benefit event on April 23, 2026. The award recognizes WWK as a model employer partner committed to hiring people with disabilities.
• Streifeneder KGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrthopedic equipment company that works closely with the BBW's Orthopädietechnik training program. Graduates of the Orthopädietechnik program may be taken on for employment by Streifeneder KG upon successful completion of their training.
• Hermes ArzneimittelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHermes Arzneimittel is a VAmB partner company providing integrated vocational training for BBW trainees in pharmaceutical logistics, as illustrated by the example of trainee Leon.
• AllianzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAllianz (specifically the Allianz Campus Unterföhring) loaned a 360° camera to BBW for creating the virtual campus tour, enabling prospective trainees and families to explore the BBW and Internat remotely.
• Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Berufsbildungswerke e.V. (BAG BBW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe BBW is a member of the Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Berufsbildungswerke e.V. (BAG BBW), the national association of German vocational training centers for people with disabilities.
• Neuronetz MünchenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe BBW is a member of Neuronetz München, a Munich-based network for neurological conditions, supporting its mission of vocational integration for people with neurological disabilities.
• Luise Kiesselbach Grundschule (inklusive Grundschule)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe inclusive Luise Kiesselbach elementary school operates within the ICP campus. BBW trainees collaborated with the school on the Beamerwagen project, creating a custom mobile projector cart for teachers. The school also uses the ICP garden for educational purposes alongside BBW trainees.
• Epilepsieberatung MünchenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Epilepsy Counseling Munich provides specialized consultation to BBW staff and trainees with epilepsy, including individualized workplace hazard assessments (Gefährdungsbeurteilung am Arbeitsplatz).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Berufsbildungswerk St. Franziskus: Catholic BBW offering vocational training and residential support for young people with disabilities, primarily in southern Germany. Comparable AZAV-accredited BBW serving similar trainee profiles with chamber-certified qualifications.
• Don Bosco Berufsbildungswerk: Catholic-affiliated BBW providing vocational training for disadvantaged young people including those with disabilities. Comparable in mission, residential model, and multi-trade training portfolio under SGB IX funding.
• Dominikus-Ringeisen-Werk (DRW): Large Bavarian Catholic provider of services for people with disabilities, including vocational training, residential, and therapeutic programs. Directly comparable given shared geography (Bavaria), disability focus, and multi-site residential vocational model.
• SRH Berufsbildungswerk Neckargemünd: One of Germany's largest private BBWs operated by SRH, offering vocational training for young people with disabilities across multiple trades. Directly comparable as another AZAV-accredited BBW delivering IHK-certified qualifications with residential and therapeutic support.
• Berufsbildungswerk Adolf Aich: Baden-Württemberg-based BBW focused on vocational training for young people with disabilities. Comparable as another AZAV-accredited BBW providing residential vocational training and employer-integrated placement pathways.

Broad incumbents

• CJD (Christliches Jugenddorfwerk Deutschlands): Large national non-profit operating vocational training, education, and integration programs for disadvantaged youth including those with disabilities. Comparable as a broader vocational rehabilitation and training operator with multiple sites across Germany.
• Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Berufsbildungswerke (BAG BBW): National umbrella association of all German Berufsbildungswerke. BBW München is a member institution; comparable as the coordinating body and collective voice for the same vocational rehabilitation category BBW München operates in.

Others

• Agentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency): Primary funder and referral source for BBW München via LTA (Leistungen zur Teilhabe am Arbeitsleben). Not a peer in the commercial sense but the critical counterparty that drives admissions, sets funding rules, and effectively governs BBW's addressable market.
• Stiftung ICP München (parent organization): Parent foundation of BBW München, operating the broader Integrationszentrum für Cerebralparesen including medical, therapeutic, and residential services. Listed for completeness; not a competitor but the integrating entity that shares the same campus, leadership, and rehabilitation mandate.

Emerging players

• auticon GmbH: IT consultancy specializing in employment of autistic professionals. Both a current employer partner of BBW München and a thematically comparable emerging player focused on the autism-in-employment niche that BBW's ASS training track feeds into.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCI5qeICwoc3LnNBPG6_-Utw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ausbildung.behinderung
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bbw-stiftung-icp-muenchen

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Berufsbildungswerk Stiftung ICP München