Berufskolleg Erkelenz

What Berufskolleg Erkelenz does

Berufskolleg Erkelenz is a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) located in Erkelenz, Kreis Heinsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The institution operates under the sponsorship (Trägerschaft) of the Kreis Heinsberg district government within the North Rhine-Westphalia state educational framework, and is led by Schulleiter Jan Pfülb (OStD). It offers a portfolio of state-recognized educational programs covering commercial, technical, and social/health pathways: dual vocational training (Berufsschule) combining company-based apprenticeships with school instruction; Wirtschaftsgymnasium and Höhere Berufsfachschule programs leading to Fachhochschulreife and Abitur; Fachschule für Technik for state-certified technicians; pre-vocational Ausbildungsvorbereitung; and cultural enrichment through the KulturSpur program. Recognized certifications include KMK language certificates, the Euregiokompetenz-Zertifikat, the Zusatzqualifikation Industrie 4.0, and AZAV accreditation enabling federal employment-promotion funding.

The school draws students primarily from the Kreis Heinsberg district and operates two physical sites in Erkelenz (Westpromenade 2 and Schulring 40). Its core technology stack consists of standard educational infrastructure — Microsoft Teams (implemented during COVID-19 with iteracon GmbH support), the UntisMobile scheduling app, and video platforms including YouTube, Vimeo, and Wistia — alongside domain-specialized training equipment such as the Trotec Q400 CO2 laser cutter, CNC machines, and a Mazda CX-60 plug-in hybrid training vehicle. The school maintains deep institutional partnerships with IHK Aachen, Agentur für Arbeit Kreis Heinsberg, Mazda Deutschland, Trotec GmbH, Interroll, RWE Power, Neuman & Esser, and Fachhochschule Bielefeld.

The business model is non-commercial: as a public school, Berufskolleg Erkelenz charges no tuition and is funded through state (NRW) and district (Kreis Heinsberg) appropriations, with student-borne costs limited to course materials and the Germany-Ticket. The go-to-market is the state-run schueleranmeldung.de enrollment platform supplemented by in-school information events, embedded Agentur für Arbeit career counseling, and the Bildungsnavigator guidance tool. Student segments comprise vocational trainees (Auszubildende), full-time students (Vollzeitschüler), upper-secondary, technical-college, and pre-vocational cohorts. There is no ownership structure analogous to a private firm — the institution is a government entity without VC, PE, or founder shareholders.

Name

Berufskolleg Erkelenz

Legal name

Berufskolleg Erkelenz

Website

https://bk-erkelenz.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Berufskolleg Erkelenz is a public vocational school in Erkelenz, Germany, operated by the Kreis Heinsberg district, offering dual vocational training, business gymnasium, technical college, and pre-vocational programs to regional students at no tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Public schooling
• Dual training system
• Technical college
• Career preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Erkelenz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public school under the trusteeship of Kreis Heinsberg, Berufskolleg Erkelenz operates primarily through government funding from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the district. No direct tuition fees are charged to students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Berufskolleg Erkelenz is a public vocational school delivering state-recognized vocational education programs including dual-system Berufsschule training, Wirtschaftsgymnasium (university entrance qualification), Höhere Berufsfachschule, and Fachschule für Technik (state-certified technician training). Programs span commercial, technical, and health/social sectors, with recognized certifications and modern training equipment. Education is provided at no tuition cost through public funding from North Rhine-Westphalia and Kreis Heinsberg.

Product overview

Berufskolleg Erkelenz operates as a multi-faceted vocational education institution offering a unified portfolio of educational programs. The school provides vocational training through Berufsschule (dual system), secondary education paths including Wirtschaftsgymnasium (business high school leading to Abitur), Höhere Berufsfachschule (higher vocational programs in business, social/health, and technology fields), and Fachschule für Technik (technical college for state-certified technicians). Cultural enrichment is delivered through KulturSpur and KulturAbo programs. The institution also offers recognized certification programs including KMK certificates, Euregiokompetenz, and Industry 4.0 qualifications. Digital services include UntisMobile for schedule management and DAbeKom for competency recognition toward university studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufsschule (Dual Vocational Education) Dual vocational education combining practical training in companies with theoretical instruction at the school, covering commercial, technical, and social/health sectors. For apprentices (Auszubildende) with employer contracts seeking IHK-recognized vocational qualifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates receive recognized German qualifications: Hauptschulabschluss through Abitur/Fachhochschulreife, as well as vocational certificates (IHKrecognized) and advanced technical certifications (Staatlich geprüfte Techniker)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IHK Aachen (Industrie- und Handelskammer Aachen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school maintains a close partnership with IHK Aachen, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce. IHK representatives attend events such as Speed-Aix (Azubi-Speed-Dating) to connect students with regional employers and provide official recognition of vocational qualifications.
• Agentur für Arbeit (Employment Agency) Kreis HeinsbergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer counselors from the Employment Agency provide regular consultation hours at the school, assist with Ausbildungsplatzsuche (apprenticeship placement), and offer support for job-seeking students. Multiple specialized counselors cover different program areas.
• DAbeKom / Fachhochschule BielefeldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in the DAbeKom database system (Datenbank zur Anrechnung beruflich erworbener Kompetenzen auf Hochschulstudiengänge) developed by Fachhochschule Bielefeld. Allows students to have vocational qualifications credited toward university studies.
• INTERROLL TROMMELMOTOREN GMBHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Fachschule für Technik project work. Students completed real technical projects with the company including construction and optimization tasks, with company representatives providing practical supervision.
• TROTEC GMBHcoreTechnology or IntegrationAustrian laser technology manufacturer provided equipment and expertise for technical education. Students work with Trotec laser equipment and the company participates in project presentations, enabling practical knowledge transfer.
• RWE Power AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company in Fachschule für Technik student projects, providing real-world technical challenges for practical learning.
• SCHAAF GMBH & CO. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional industrial partner contributing to technical education projects at the Fachschule für Technik.
• NEUMAN & ESSER GROUP / NEUMAN & ESSER MASCHINENFABRIKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal industrial partner (Übach-Palenberg) involved in Fachschule projects. Previously hosted school events and provides ongoing educational support.
• Mazda Deutschland / Autohaus MischcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMazda Deutschland provides pre-series Mazda CX-60 e-Skyactiv PHEV vehicles to the school for automotive training. Autohaus Misch (local dealer) coordinates the donation. Students learn about plug-in hybrid technology and modern automotive software systems.
• FFT Düsseldorf (Forum Freies Theater)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater partner for the KulturSpur cultural education program. Invites students to theater productions, facilitates contact with professional actors, and enables artistic workshops.
• LAG JugendstilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth culture organization supporting the Poetry Slam projects within the KulturSpur program, providing professional slam poets for workshops.
• Arbeitsstelle Kulturelle Bildung NRW (Akademie der Kulturellen Bildung)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState cultural education office that helped conceptualize and implement the KulturSpur program, providing planning support and connections to artistic partners.
• Aubi-PlusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline platform for apprenticeship search integrated into the school's website, allowing students to search for Ausbildungsplätze in the Erkelenz area.
• Jugend debattiert (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational debate competition program funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. The school participates annually in the youth debating competition.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heinrich-Hertz-Europakolleg Bonn: Public vocational college in Bonn, NRW, offering dual vocational training and higher-education pathway programs similar to Berufskolleg Erkelenz, including Berufsschule and Fachhochschulreife tracks.
• Hans-Böckler-Berufskolleg Hagen: Public Berufskolleg in Hagen, NRW, providing comparable vocational education across commercial, technical, and social fields with dual-system apprenticeship integration.
• Berufskolleg Düren: Public Berufskolleg in the Düren district of NRW serving a comparable regional student base with similar vocational and Fachhochschulreife/Abitur pathways.
• Berufskolleg Aachen: Public Berufskolleg in the Aachen region of NRW offering similar dual vocational programs in commercial, technical, and social/healthcare tracks. Comparable institutional structure, governance, and program portfolio.
• Berufskolleg EST Geilenkirchen: Adjacent public Berufskolleg in the same Kreis Heinsberg district. Co-delivers the Industry 4.0 Zusatzqualifikation with BK Erkelenz, offering comparable vocational programs across commercial, technical, and health/social fields.

Regional players

• Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (bbw): Large private vocational education provider primarily serving Bavaria but with comparable dual-system training offerings. Regional in focus but operates as a scaled commercial alternative to public Berufskollegs.

Broad incumbents

• Berufskolleg Köln: Large, established public Berufskolleg in Cologne offering an expanded portfolio of vocational and academic programs across multiple departments. Operates at a larger scale with broader geographic reach.
• IHK Aachen (Industrie- und Handelskammer Aachen): Core partner of Berufskolleg Erkelenz and the regional Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Recognizes vocational qualifications, certifies apprenticeships, and connects students with regional employers across the broader NRW economy.

Emerging players

• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Private-sector vocational training provider offering certified technical and commercial programs across Germany. Competes with Berufskollegs for adult learners and employer-sponsored upskilling, with a broader commercial footprint but less public-sector integration.

Others

• Agentur für Arbeit (Bundesagentur für Arbeit): Federal employment agency that embeds career counselors directly at BK Erkelenz and provides nationwide apprenticeship-search infrastructure. Functions as both a strategic partner and an ecosystem enabler for vocational education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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