Staatliches Berufliches Schulzentrum Roth

What Staatliches Berufliches Schulzentrum Roth does

Staatliches Berufliches Schulzentrum Roth (BSZ Roth) is a state-run vocational school center located in Roth, Bavaria, Germany, operating under the Bavarian State Ministry for Education and Cultural Affairs and maintained by the Landkreis Roth district administration. Founded in 1960 with 40 employees, the institution serves as the designated Sprengelschule (catchment-area vocational school) for the district and delivers a portfolio of programs: the dual Berufsschule (part-time vocational school for apprentices in eight trade divisions including Agrarwirtschaft, Bau-Holz-Farbe, Elektrotechnik, Fahrzeugtechnik, IT-Berufe, Körperpflege, Metalltechnik, plus Berufsschule Plus, BVJ, and BIK); the Berufsfachschule für Informatik (two-year full-time IT assistant training); and the Technikerschule (two-year advanced continuing education producing state-certified Technicians in Maschinenbau and Fahrzeugtechnik/Elektromobilität, equivalent to NQR Level 6 / Bachelor Professional). The school also operates a 57-bed student dormitory adjacent to the main campus to remove geographic barriers to enrollment.

The technology stack supporting these programs includes modern IT training infrastructure (C#, Python, PHP, HTML/CSS, MySQL, MSSQL, Microsoft and Linux server administration, Raspberry Pi hardware projects), a Nextcloud-based Schul-Cloud, WebUntis timetabling, and industry-standard workshops including a Nutzfahrzeugzentrum commercial vehicle center, modern CNC machines, and 3D printing facilities. Partnerships with employers such as LEONI Kabel, GKS Haustechnik, Hueber Nutzfahrzeuge, DEMA Präzisionsteile, ACP IT Solutions, and FlowChief provide apprenticeship host positions across the dual training model. Educational partnerships with Siemens AMEC (additive manufacturing), Hetzner Online (data center operations), Heizomat (heating technology), Microsoft (Dreamspark software), and Jura-Guss extend curriculum delivery into industry facilities.

The business model is fully publicly funded: BSZ Roth charges no tuition and generates no commercial revenue. Operating funds come from the Bavarian state government and the Landkreis Roth as the maintaining authority (Schulträger). Student outcomes reported include 182 Berufsschule graduates in Winter 2026 and 28 Techniker graduates in 2025 (all of whom passed, with 19 also earning Fachhochschulreife). Pricing is structurally zero-cost to students, with optional financial support available via BAföG and Aufstiegs-BAföG, plus the Bavarian Meisterbonus of €2,000 for Techniker graduates.

Name

Staatliches Berufliches Schulzentrum Roth

Legal name

Staatliches Berufliches Schulzentrum Roth

Website

https://bsz-roth.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Staatliches Berufliches Schulzentrum Roth is a Bavarian state-run vocational school center serving the Landkreis Roth district, delivering dual apprenticeships across eight trades, full-time IT assistant training, advanced technician certifications (Maschinenbau and Fahrzeugtechnik/Elektromobilität), and migrant integration classes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education & Training Providers (EDABALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Apprenticeship training
• Technical training
• IT education
• Mechanical engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Roth

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Publicly Funded Education (State School): As a state-run vocational school in Bavaria, BSZ Roth is funded by the Bavarian state government and the district of Roth. No tuition fees are charged. Students may apply for BAföG or Aufstiegs-BAföG financial support. The school generates no commercial revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Staatliches Berufliches Schulzentrum Roth is a state-run vocational school center providing publicly funded dual vocational education, full-time IT vocational training, and continuing education to become a State-Certified Technician. Programs span apprenticeship trades (agriculture, construction/wood/painting, electrical, vehicle, IT, personal care, metal), a two-year IT vocational college producing Technical Assistants in Computer Science, and an advanced Technikerschule awarding the Bachelor Professional title (NQR Level 6) in Mechanical Engineering and Vehicle Technology/Electromobility.

Product overview

Staatliches Berufliches Schulzentrum Roth is a Bavarian state vocational education center offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs. The institution operates as a multi-school center with five main offerings: Berufsschule (dual vocational school with multiple trade divisions), Berufsfachschule für Informatik (full-time IT technician training), Technikerschule (continuing education for state-certified technicians in Mechanical Engineering and Vehicle Technology/Electromobility), Berufsvorbereitungsjahr (vocational preparation year), and Berufsintegrationsklassen (language integration programs for migrants). The Berufsschule Plus program enables students to earn both vocational qualifications and university-entrance certificates through evening classes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufsschule (Dual Vocational School)

Quantifiable outcome

• All 28 Techniker candidates passed their final exams in 2025, with 19 also obtaining Fachhochschulreife through the supplementary exam.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TV EckersmühlenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2026The Technikerschule sponsored TV Eckersmühlen's men's teams with sports equipment, demonstrating community engagement and cross-organizational ties. Schulleiter A. Deinhardt oversaw the equipment handover.
• bfz (Berufliche Fortbildungszentren der Bayerischen Wirtschaft)minorStrategic or Co-development Partnerbfz organizes and supports educational programs alongside BSZ Roth. They coordinated the BVJ class excursion to the LBV Umweltstation am Rothsee, providing logistical support for the outdoor learning experience.
• Jura-Guss GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJura-Guss in Beilngries hosted a company visit for Technikerschule Maschinenbau students, providing a practical learning opportunity in a leading metal-processing and automotive casting company. The visit included a guided tour through production halls showing casting processes, automation, and quality control.
• Hetzner Online GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHetzner, a German web hosting and data center company, hosted a field trip for Berufsfachschule für Informatik students (FS1 class) to their data center. Students received a comprehensive tour of server halls, hands-on server rack activities (hard drive replacement, network cable connections), and career guidance about data center operations.
• Heizomat GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeizomat hosted a company visit for Technikerschule students TKEM1 and TKMB1 as part of their teambuilding and educational program. The visit provided insights into modern heating technology and renewable energy systems, with a guided tour through the company's facilities.
• Landratsamt Roth (District Administration Roth)coreOthersThe Landratsamt Roth is the maintaining authority (Schulträger) of BSZ Roth, responsible for infrastructure and operational costs. It funded and built the student dormitory (Schülerwohnheim) adjacent to the school. The district administrator (Ben Schwarz) participates in graduation ceremonies and awards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Global testing and certification group with a German training academy offering technician, safety, and skilled-trade certifications. Comparable to BSZ Roth in automotive/mobility and industrial safety training, but with a much larger and more international footprint.
• IHK (Industrie- und Handelskammer): German chambers of industry and commerce administer and coordinate the dual apprenticeship system and IHK vocational certifications. Functionally adjacent to BSZ Roth's Berufsschule role as the classroom-side partner of dual vocational training in Bavaria.
• Handwerkskammer (Bavaria): Bavarian chambers of crafts oversee trades apprenticeships (Anlagenmechaniker, Kfz-Mechatroniker, etc.) — the exact trade categories BSZ Roth teaches. Direct stakeholder peer in the dual vocational training value chain alongside BSZ Roth's Berufsschule.
• DEKRA: Major German testing, inspection, and certification organization with a vocational training academy division offering technician and skilled-trade programs. Overlaps with BSZ Roth's industrial and automotive training offerings as part of a much broader certification portfolio.

Direct peers

• Eckert Schulen: One of Germany's largest private vocational education providers, offering technician (Techniker), IT, and skilled-trade training across multiple Bavarian campuses. Comparable to BSZ Roth in its Technikerschule and Berufsfachschule offerings, though operated as a private for-profit entity rather than state-funded.
• bfz (Berufliche Fortbildungszentren der Bayerischen Wirtschaft): Bavarian provider of vocational continuing education and training, already a partner of BSZ Roth. Operates parallel technician and vocational qualification programs across Bavaria, making it a directly comparable regional training provider.
• WBS Training AG: Private German vocational training provider offering certified technician, IT, and skilled-trade programs with blended online/in-person delivery. Comparable to BSZ Roth's Berufsfachschule IT and Technikerschule tracks in content, though with a more commercial and digitally-enabled model.
• Staatliches Berufliches Schulzentrum Nürnberg: Another Bavarian state-run vocational school center (Berufliches Schulzentrum) under the same state education authority, serving a different but adjacent catchment. Most structurally identical peer to BSZ Roth — same governance, same funding model, similar multi-trade portfolio.

Emerging players

• GFN GmbH: German IT training and certification provider offering Fachinformatiker and IT technician pathways via AZAV-certified programs. Comparable to BSZ Roth's IT Berufsfachschule and Fachinformatiker apprenticeship offerings but delivered through a more flexible, digital-first model.
• BBQ (Berufliche Bildung) gGmbH: Non-profit provider of vocational qualification, integration, and technician training across Bavaria with modular and digital delivery. Comparable to BSZ Roth's Berufsintegrationsklassen and Berufsfachschule offerings, particularly the integration and reskilling segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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