Opleidingsbedrijf Bouwmensen Deventer B.V.

What Opleidingsbedrijf Bouwmensen Deventer B.V. does

Opleidingsbedrijf Bouwmensen Deventer B.V. is one branch within Bouwmensen, a Dutch cooperative network (centrally organized as Bouw- en Inframensen coöperatie ua., registered in Doetinchem under KvK 56669526) operating 39 independent regional training branches across all Dutch provinces. The organization delivers MBO-level vocational training (EQF 1-4) in construction trades, offering 35 distinct programs spanning carpentry (Timmerkracht/Allround Timmerkracht), masonry (Metselaar/Allround Metselaar), tiling (Tegelzetter/Allround Tegelzetter), painting (Schilder), wood technology (Houttechnieker), furniture making, and construction management. Training is delivered through a hybrid model combining BOL (school-based learning with internship allowance) and BBL (work-based learning with salary per CAO Bouw), with four days of practical on-the-job training at one of 140+ affiliated construction companies and one day of theory, supported by VR training tools and the Leerwerelden online learning platform.

The company serves three primary customer segments: secondary school graduates (VMBO, aged 16-20), adult career changers (zij-instromers aged 23+ including retrainees and refugees), and construction companies seeking qualified apprentices. Revenue is generated through Dutch government MBO subsidies (the institution is an approved training provider under SBB oversight) combined with industry-funded course materials (bedrijfstak bouw), supplemented by a job-guarantee-upon-completion value proposition and a documented pass rate exceeding 90%. Distribution occurs through physical branch enrollment, open-day events, online aptitude testing, school partnerships, and ROC/AOC educational collaborations. The organization reports no external parent company or institutional investor ownership and is collectively governed by its member branches.

Name

Opleidingsbedrijf Bouwmensen Deventer B.V.

Legal name

Bouw- en Inframensen coöperatie ua.

Website

https://bouwmensen.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bouwmensen is a Dutch cooperative network of 39 branches delivering MBO-level vocational training in construction trades, serving VMBO graduates, adult career changers, and construction employer partners through BOL and BBL work-based learning models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Construction Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Carpentry & Framing (EDAOAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK), Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC), Internships, Externships & Work-Based Learning Placement (EDAMAKAB), Workplace & Career Integration for Immigrants (Credentialing, Job Readiness) (EDAAADAE)

Keywords

• Vocational construction training
• MBO construction apprenticeships
• Building trades education
• Work-based learning programs
• Construction workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

DEVENTER

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices39 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vocational Education Funding: Bouwmensen receives government-funded vocational education subsidies (MBO funding) as an approved training institution. Students in BBL (work-based learning) receive salaries from Bouwmensen according to CAO Bouw (Construction Collective Labor Agreement), while BOL (school-based) students receive internship allowances.
2. Training Materials: Course materials are funded by the construction industry (bedrijfstak bouw), meaning the sector covers these costs rather than students or Bouwmensen directly.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bouwmensen delivers MBO-level vocational apprenticeship training for the Dutch construction industry through a network of 39 independent regional branches. Programs combine on-the-job training at recognized construction companies with classroom theory via BOL (school-based, internship allowance) and BBL (work-based, salary) learning tracks. The portfolio spans 35 trades including carpentry, masonry, tiling, painting, wood technology, furniture making, and construction management at EQF levels 1 through 4.

Product overview

Bouwmensen is a network/association of 39 independent regional branches providing vocational training in the Dutch construction industry. The organization operates as a cooperative structure offering MBO-level (EQF 1-4) practical training programs under both BOL (school-based with internship) and BBL (work-based learning with salary) models. The portfolio spans construction trades including carpentry (Timmerkracht/Allround Timmerkracht), masonry (Metselaar/Allround Metselaar), tiling (Tegelzetter/Allround Tegelzetter), painting (Schilder), wood technology (Houttechnieker), and furniture making, along with entry-level (Assistent Bouw), management-oriented (Praktisch Bouwmanagement), and modular career pathway programs (Leerloopbaanpad). Students receive practical on-the-job training at recognized training companies combined with theoretical education at ROC vocational schools. The decentralized branch structure provides local access across the Netherlands while maintaining centralized enrollment and quality standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Inframensen: Infrastructure sector training division of Bouwmensen

Products and services

• Timmerkracht (Carpenter) - MBO Level 2 MBO level 2 vocational training program teaching carpentry skills including tool usage, safety, and construction techniques. Students earn while learning through BOL (internship allowance) or BBL (salary) tracks. Targeted at prospective students entering carpentry trade.
• Allround Timmerkracht (Allround Carpenter) - MBO Level 3 MBO level 3 advanced carpentry training focusing on specialization areas such as new construction, restoration, or workshop operations. Prepares students for supervisory roles. Targeted at students advancing beyond basic carpentry certification.
• Metselaar (Mason) - MBO Level 2 MBO level 2 masonry training covering bricklaying techniques, mortar mixing, reading construction drawings, and finishing. Two-year program with practical work experience. Targeted at prospective masonry students.
• Allround Metselaar (Allround Mason) - MBO Level 3 MBO level 3 advanced masonry training covering new techniques, restoration, renovation, and construction projects. Includes specialization options and preparation for supervisory positions. Targeted at advanced masonry students.
• Tegelzetter (Tiler) - MBO Level 2 MBO level 2 tiling training teaching tile installation, mortar application, grouting, and cutting techniques for kitchens, bathrooms, and commercial spaces. Targeted at prospective tiling students.
• Allround Tegelzetter (Allround Tiler) - MBO Level 3 MBO level 3 advanced tiling training covering complex installations in commercial buildings, swimming pools, and specialized surfaces. Prepares students for professional tiling careers.
• Schilder (Painter) - MBO Level 2 MBO level 2 painting training covering surface preparation, paint application, wall coverings, and glazing techniques for interior and exterior work.
• Houttechnieker (Wood Technician) - MBO Level 2 MBO level 2 wood technology training covering window, door, and skeleton construction element assembly according to proper procedures and safety regulations. BBL track with salary.
• Leerloopbaanpad Metselen (Masonry Career Pathway) Six-month modular learning program for career changers and side-entrants (23+ years old) to the construction industry. Builds qualifications incrementally through modules with certifications for each completed module.
• Praktisch Bouwmanagement (Practical Construction Management) - MBO Level 3/4 MBO level 3/4 construction management training combining practical building knowledge with management skills for supervisory and coordination roles.
• Assistent Bouw en Infra (Construction and Infra Assistant) - MBO Level 1 MBO level 1 entry-level construction assistant training providing foundational skills for the building industry. Starting point for further construction education.
• Meubelmaker/Interieurbouwer (Furniture Maker/Interior Builder) - MBO Level 2 MBO level 2 training in furniture making and interior construction for offices, shops, restaurants, and boats. Combines technical skills with quality, organization, and customer contact.
• Leerbedrijf-worden (Become a Training Company partnership) Service for construction companies to become a recognized Bouwmensen training company (leerbedrijf), enabling them to host BBL/BOL apprentices and qualify for sector workforce development programs including PSO-Certificering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% student pass rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Koning Willem I CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Joint initiative 'Bouwhuis s-Hertogenbosch' launched June 2026, combining construction education with practical training under one roof. Over 25 years of existing partnership expanded into a comprehensive training center serving the region.
• SBB (Stichting Samenwerking Beroepsonderwijs Bedrijfsleven)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization connecting vocational education with businesses, ensuring quality apprenticeships and recognized diplomas for Bouwmensen programs.
• InframensencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated training network specializing in infrastructure trades, offering complementary programs for students seeking careers in civil engineering and infrastructure.
• VakmastersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional training partner in South-West Netherlands providing additional apprenticeship opportunities for students.
• MeemakerzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner providing training opportunities and employer connections for students in the South-West region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Yuverta: Dutch MBO institution offering vocational training including construction trades. Comparable as a regional vocational education provider with apprenticeship-based learning and employer partnerships across construction and adjacent trades.
• ROC van Amsterdam: Large Amsterdam-based MBO institution offering vocational training including construction trades. Comparable as a major Dutch MBO serving similar student demographics with vocational apprenticeship programs and employer partnerships.
• Deltion College: Major MBO institution in Zwolle offering vocational training including construction trades. Comparable as a Dutch regional vocational education provider serving similar VMBO-graduate and career-changer demographics with apprenticeship-based learning.
• Summa College: Large Eindhoven-based MBO institution with construction and technical training programs. Comparable as a regional Dutch vocational provider teaching similar trades (carpentry, masonry, painting) through BBL/BOL apprenticeship models.
• Curio: West-Brabant MBO institution with construction and technical vocational programs. Comparable as a Dutch regional vocational education provider serving similar student segments in the construction sector.
• Koning Willem I College: Established 's-Hertogenbosch-based MBO institution with 25+ year strategic partnership with Bouwmensen. Comparable as a Dutch MBO offering construction trade vocational training and apprenticeship pathways with regional employer relationships.

Direct peers

• Meemakerz: Regional training partner in South-West Netherlands connecting students with construction employers. Comparable as a regional vocational training provider with apprenticeship placement services for the construction sector.
• Vakmasters: Regional construction training partner in South-West Netherlands providing apprenticeship opportunities and training pathways. Comparable as a specialized vocational training provider with work-based learning models and construction employer partnerships.

Others

• Bouwend Nederland: Dutch construction industry employers' association representing building and infrastructure companies. Comparable as a sector organization shaping apprenticeship policy and employer-training-company participation, though not a direct training competitor.

Emerging players

• Schouten Techniek: Dutch technical training provider offering vocational education in technical and construction-related trades. Comparable as an emerging specialized vocational training provider with apprenticeship-based learning models targeting similar student segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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