Caritas-Don Bosco gGmbH

What Caritas-Don Bosco gGmbH does

Caritas-Don Bosco gGmbH is a non-profit (gemeinnützige GmbH) supra-regional education center headquartered in Würzburg, Germany, with a second site in Veitshöchheim (Gadheim). Operating under the Catholic Caritas network and grounded in the Don Bosco educational tradition, it supports young people — including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other life challenges — in preparing for independent professional and personal life. The organization runs five integrated service divisions: the Berufsbildungswerk Würzburg (vocational training), Jugendhilfezentrum (youth welfare services), KiTa Margherita (kindergarten), St. Markushof Ausbildungshotel (training hotel for hospitality and culinary vocational practice), and the Pädagogische Akademie (continuing education academy for educators and caregivers, including new MHFA mental health first aid courses). Practical vocational training is reinforced through four in-house retail training outlets — a grocery shop (Tante Emma É SPECIALE), hairdresser (Friseur Haar₂O), bakery (Bäckerei Gadheim), and garden center (Gärtnerei Gadheim) — that serve as hands-on learning venues. The organization holds three accreditations that materially shape its addressable market: the 'Autismusgerechtes Berufsbildungswerk' quality seal, DIN ISO 9001 certification from TÜV Rheinland, and AZAV § 5 Abs. 1 S. 3 accreditation under the German Employment Promotion Act.

Name

Caritas-Don Bosco gGmbH

Legal name

Caritas-Don Bosco gGmbH

Website

https://bbw-wuerzburg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Caritas-Don Bosco gGmbH is a non-profit supra-regional Catholic education center in Würzburg, Germany, providing integrated vocational training, youth welfare, kindergarten, training-hotel, and continuing education services to young people with autism and other life challenges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Social Education Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Support Services (611710), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life Transitions & Independence Skills (Middle/High School Readiness) (EDAMAIAK), Self-Advocacy & Self-Determination Training (EDAKANAI), Growth Mindset, Motivation & Goal-Setting Programs (EDAMAIAE)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Youth welfare services
• Early childhood education
• Continuing education programs
• Autism support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Würzburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Caritas-Don Bosco gGmbH operates a supra-regional (überregional) Bildungszentrum (education center) that delivers vocational training, youth welfare support, kindergarten care, professional continuing education, and a training hotel. Its primary mission is to help young people facing various life challenges—including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASS)—prepare for independent professional life through integrated education and practical work placements in real operational environments such as retail, bakery, hairdressing, and gardening outlets.

Product overview

Caritas-Don Bosco gGmbH is a non-profit educational center offering an integrated portfolio of vocational training, youth welfare, childcare, and professional development services. The organization operates five main divisions: Berufsbildungswerk Würzburg (vocational training), Jugendhilfezentrum (youth services), KiTa Margherita (kindergarten), St. Markushof Ausbildungshotel (training hotel), and Pädagogische Akademie (continuing education academy). Practical training is reinforced through four retail training outlets—Tante Emma É SPECIALE, Friseur Haar₂O, Bäckerei Gadheim, and Gärtnerei Gadheim—that provide real-world work experience for participants. The center specializes in supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASS) and those facing various challenges to achieve independent living and employment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Berufsbildungswerk Würzburg: Vocational training center for young people
• Jugendhilfezentrum
• KiTa Margherita
• St. Markushof Ausbildungshotel
• Pädagogische Akademie Fort- & Weiterbildungszentrum

Products and services

• Berufsbildungswerk Würzburg Vocational training center helping young people with disabilities or challenges prepare for independent professional life and employment, including programs specifically tailored for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASS).
• Jugendhilfezentrum Youth welfare center providing support services and care for young people in challenging situations.
• KiTa Margherita Kindergarten facility providing early childhood education and care services for families.
• St. Markushof Ausbildungshotel Training hotel at the Gadheim location providing practical vocational education in hospitality and culinary arts.
• Pädagogische Akademie Fort- & Weiterbildungszentrum Pedagogical academy providing continuing education and professional development for educators and caregivers, including specialized courses such as MHFA mental health first aid and Fachbetreuer*in Wohnen.
• Tante Emma É SPECIALE Würzburg Training retail shop at the Würzburg Bildungszentrum that provides real-world work experience for vocational training participants in retail operations.
• Friseur Haar₂O Würzburg Training hair salon at the Würzburg Bildungszentrum that provides practical hairdressing work experience for vocational training participants.
• Bäckerei Gadheim Training bakery in Gadheim that provides practical baking and retail experience for vocational training participants.
• Gärtnerei Gadheim Training garden center in Gadheim that provides practical horticulture and gardening experience for vocational training participants.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kolping Bildungswerk: National Catholic-affiliated education and vocational training provider. Comparable in faith-based identity and continuing/vocational education portfolio, though generally broader in scope and less specialized in disability services.
• Caritas Bildungswerk: Larger national Caritas-affiliated education provider offering continuing education, vocational training, and social service programs. Comparable through shared Caritas network affiliation and overlapping mission, though broader in scope.
• Lebenshilfe Werkstatt: National Lebenshilfe network operating workshops and vocational programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable in serving a similar disability population but typically focused on sheltered employment rather than integrated vocational training.

Direct peers

• Berufsbildungswerk Nürnberg: Operates as a vocational training center for young people with disabilities in the Nuremberg region under the bbw-group umbrella. Directly comparable as another specialized BBW serving a similar population with autism and other disability support pathways.
• CJD Braunschweig (Christliches Jugenddorfwerk Deutschlands): National Christian youth welfare and vocational training network with locations across Germany. Comparable as a faith-based provider delivering vocational rehabilitation and youth welfare services to young people with disabilities.
• BBW Berlin (Berufsbildungswerk Berlin): Major BBW serving young people with disabilities in Berlin/Brandenburg. Comparable as a fellow certified vocational training center with similar integrated curriculum and residential support offerings.
• Berufsbildungswerk München: Vocational training center in the Munich metropolitan area serving young people with learning disabilities and ASD. Closely comparable in mission, target demographic, and integrated service delivery model.
• Don Bosco Werk Augsburg: Sibling Don Bosco organization in Augsburg providing vocational training and youth welfare services under the same spiritual and operational tradition. Strongly comparable as a network-mate offering similar Berufsbildungswerk-style programs.

Others

• Agentur für Arbeit — Berufsberatung Würzburg: Federal employment agency providing vocational guidance and placement services that funnel young people toward BBWs like Caritas-Don Bosco. Comparable as a key referral channel and funding partner in the German vocational rehabilitation ecosystem.

Regional players

• Diakonie Werkstatt Würzburg: Regional Protestant-affiliated social service provider in the Würzburg area offering vocational integration services. Comparable in target population and regional geography, though rooted in a different faith tradition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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