Berufsbildungswerk Adolf Aich GmbH

What Berufsbildungswerk Adolf Aich GmbH does

Berufsbildungswerk Adolf Aich GmbH (operating as BBW Ravensburg and RAZ Ulm) is a non-profit vocational training and rehabilitation center headquartered in Ravensburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and part of the Stiftung Liebenau foundation's education division. The organization delivers individualized vocational preparation, apprenticeship, qualification, and retraining programs across more than 50 recognized professions, primarily serving individuals with learning disabilities, psychological disorders (including autism and ADHD), social impairments, and — extending beyond a pure disability mandate — unemployed persons, career re-entrants, and workers seeking professional development. Its operating footprint comprises two campuses: the main BBW Ravensburg site with the affiliated Josef-Wilhelm-Schule vocational school, and the Regionales Ausbildungszentrum (RAZ) Ulm with the Max-Gutknecht-Schule, supported by modern training and production facilities across multiple trades (Gewerke), in-house psychological and socio-pedagogical specialist services, an Autism Competency Center (Kompetenzzentrum Autismus), and on-site housing and leisure services.

The business model is a government-funded managed-services operation: there is no commercial pricing, and per-participant costs are reimbursed by statutory payers — principally the Bundesagentur für Arbeit, Deutsche Rentenversicherung, and other social service providers — under the German social code framework. Participant acquisition is referral-based through these public bodies, supplemented by community marketing events such as BBW Open (over 1,000 visitors in April 2026), Infonachmittage information afternoons, and regional career and education fairs. Revenue and headcount are not publicly disclosed, though the listed headcount of 10 appears to capture only a narrow administrative subset rather than the full operational staffing of instructors, specialists, and dormitory personnel typical of a BBW-scale operation. Recognition includes the "Verlässlicher Partner für Autismus" quality seal, IHK best-apprentice rankings (including state-level winners in 2025), and the 2026 Southwest German vocational training football championship.

Name

Berufsbildungswerk Adolf Aich GmbH

Legal name

Liebenau Berufsbildungswerk gGmbH

Website

https://bbw-rv.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Berufsbildungswerk Adolf Aich GmbH is a non-profit vocational rehabilitation center in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, operating two campuses (Ravensburg and Ulm) under Stiftung Liebenau. It delivers training across 50+ recognized professions for people with disabilities, the unemployed, and career re-entrants, funded by German statutory rehabilitation and employment agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Rehabilitation and Training

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Educational Support Services (611710), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF), Autism Executive Functioning & Academic Skills Intervention (EDAKAKAI), Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services (EDAAAKAO), Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL)

Keywords

• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Disability employment training
• Vocational education programs
• Autism vocational support
• Career retraining programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ravensburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Vocational Training and Education Services: Government-funded vocational training and rehabilitation services for people with disabilities. Funded through social security providers, employment agencies (Agentur für Arbeit), and rehabilitation insurance (Deutsche Rentenversicherung). Services include vocational preparation, apprenticeship, qualification, and retraining programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Berufsbildungswerk Adolf Aich operates vocational training centers in Ravensburg (BBW Ravensburg) and Ulm (RAZ Ulm) that deliver vocational preparation, apprenticeship, qualification, and retraining programs across more than 50 recognized professions. Services target individuals with learning disabilities, psychological disorders such as autism and ADHD, social impairments, as well as unemployed persons and career changers, and are delivered with integrated in-house psychological, diagnostic, and socio-pedagogical support. Funding flows through German employment agencies (Agentur für Arbeit), Deutsche Rentenversicherung, and other rehabilitation carriers.

Product overview

Berufsbildungswerk Adolf Aich GmbH operates as part of the Stiftung Liebenau education division, offering a multi-site vocational training ecosystem. The core offering consists of the Berufsbildungswerk Adolf Aich (BBW Ravensburg) and the Regionales Ausbildungszentrum (RAZ Ulm), each paired with affiliated vocational schools (Josef-Wilhelm-Schule and Max-Gutknecht-Schule respectively). These institutions provide vocational preparation, training, qualification, and retraining for individuals with disabilities, offering over 50 recognized professions. The portfolio includes specialized support services such as the Kompetenzzentrum Autismus for autism-specific assistance, and complementary offerings including housing, leisure activities, psychological services, and diagnostic support. Virtual tours and regular information events (Infonachmittage) provide prospective students access to the program before enrollment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Josef-Wilhelm-Schule: Vocational school part of the BBW Ravensburg location offering berufliche Schulen (vocational schools) as part of the training programs.
• Max-Gutknecht-Schule (MGS)

Products and services

• Berufsbildungswerk Adolf Aich (BBW Ravensburg) Vocational training center in Ravensburg offering professional education, qualification, and retraining for people with learning disabilities, psychological conditions (autism, ADHD), social impairments, unemployed persons, and career changers across more than 50 recognized professions, paired with in-house psychological and socio-pedagogical support services.
• Regionales Ausbildungszentrum (RAZ Ulm) Regional vocational training center in Ulm delivering vocational preparation, training, qualification, and retraining programs as part of the Liebenau Berufsbildungswerk network, serving people with disabilities, unemployed individuals, and career re-entrants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 graduates per training cycle successfully completing vocational education
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Berufsbildungswerke (BAG BBW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBW Adolf Aich is part of the Federal Association of Vocational Training Centers (BAG BBW), which celebrated its 50th anniversary in November 2025 with recognition from Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. This represents the national umbrella organization for vocational training centers for people with disabilities in Germany.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SRH Berufsbildungswerk Neckargemünd: SRH-operated vocational rehabilitation center offering training in 40+ recognized professions for young people with disabilities. Comparable in funding model (rehabilitation carriers), curriculum breadth, and integrated school + workshop structure to BBW Ravensburg.
• Kolping Bildungswerk: Catholic-affiliated vocational education and qualification provider offering apprenticeships, retraining, and employment support — including dedicated programs for people with disabilities and social impairments — directly overlapping with BBW's vocational preparation, qualification, and reintegration offerings.
• Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Berufsbildungswerke (BAG BBW) member institutions: Federal association of German Berufsbildungswerke providing vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities across 50+ recognized professions. BBW Adolf Aich is itself a member, making peer BBWs (e.g., BBW Heidelberg, BBW Halle, BBW München) the most direct comparable institutions operating under the same funding regime and mission.
• Stiftung Bildung & Handwerk: Non-profit foundation offering vocational preparation, training, qualification, and transition services for young people and adults with disabilities and social disadvantages. Comparable in non-profit foundation governance, target populations, and integrated diagnostics + psychological support model.
• Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (bbw): Bavarian vocational education and qualification provider operating apprenticeship, retraining, and integration programs including dedicated services for disadvantaged learners. Directly comparable in vocational preparation, qualification, and labor-market integration offerings under Germany's dual training system.
• BBW Südhessen (Berufsbildungswerk Südhessen): Regional Berufsbildungswerk serving young people with learning disabilities and psychological conditions in southern Hesse. Directly comparable in scope, target population (autism, ADHD, learning disabilities), and SGB-funded operating model, providing a peer benchmark for participant outcomes and program breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas vocational and integration services: Catholic welfare organization running vocational preparation, qualification, and employment support programs for people with disabilities, mental health conditions, and social impairments. Comparable in target population and SGB-funded service mix, though embedded within a much larger care and social services portfolio.
• CJD Braunschweig (Christliches Jugenddorfwerk Deutschlands): CJD operates one of Germany's largest networks of vocational training, education, and rehabilitation facilities, including Berufsbildungswerke. Comparable to BBW Adolf Aich in mission (disability-focused vocational training) but operates nationally across many sites and broader social services.
• Diakonie vocational training programs: Diakonie Deutschland operates a nationwide network of vocational preparation, qualification, and integration services for disadvantaged populations including people with disabilities. Comparable in mission and target population but operates as part of a much broader social welfare portfolio.

Others

• Agentur für Arbeit / Bundesagentur für Arbeit vocational rehabilitation division: Germany's federal employment agency funds and coordinates vocational rehabilitation services, including those delivered through BBWs. Relevant as the principal referral and funding counterpart rather than a direct competitor, shaping reimbursement frameworks and participant flow into BBW Adolf Aich.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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