Berufsschulzentrum Stockach

What Berufsschulzentrum Stockach does

Berufsschulzentrum Stockach is a public vocational school (Berufsschule) located in Stockach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, established in its current building in 1967 and operating under the Schulverbund Nellenburg as a Körperschaft des Öffentlichen Rechts (public law corporation) with Landkreis Konstanz as Schulträger and Regierungspräsidium Freiburg as supervisory authority. The school delivers vocational education across three departments — Kaufmännisch (commercial), Technisch (technical), and Hauswirtschaftlich (home economics) — covering programs from vocational preparation (VAB, VABO, BVE, KoBV) through dual Berufsschule apprenticeships, Berufskolleg I/II, to the Wirtschaftsgymnasium offering Abitur in WGW and WGI tracks.

The institution runs a portfolio of supplementary practice-firm and project-based products that simulate real business operations, including three Übungsfirmen (AGF GmbH since 2003 in furniture wholesale, cec GmbH since 2002 in coffee and Bodensee bonbons, and SeeVent GmbH since 2018 in event management), the Juniorfirma student enterprise, RADIOactive school radio, the annual Karrieretag career fair, and the SchulART cultural project. Core technology consists of standard educational platforms — Moodle for learning management, WebUntis for scheduling, Egroupware for internal collaboration — augmented by Microsoft Dynamics Navision (IUS) used inside the practice firms, PC/tablet/WLAN infrastructure with interactive whiteboards, and the Schulartenkonfigurator web tool that matches prospective students to programs. KMK and TOEIC language certification pathways and Erasmus+ exchange partnerships with schools in Portugal, Ireland, Poland, and Italy support international mobility.

Commercially, the school charges no tuition and is funded through Landkreis Konstanz and state allocations from Baden-Württemberg, with no revenue-generating commercial model. Governance rests with the public education system; Saskia Metzler (OStD'in) has served as Schulleiterin since September 2021, supported by Matthias Schalk as Stellvertretender Schulleiter. Distribution occurs through the Baden-Württemberg state-wide BewO online application system, the school's Sekretariat, and feeder Realschulen/Gemeinschaftsschulen in Landkreis Konstanz. Recognition includes Top 20 German School Prize 2016 and ongoing BORIS-Siegel certification for career orientation quality.

Name

Berufsschulzentrum Stockach

Legal name

Berufsschulzentrum Stockach

Website

https://bsz-stockach.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Berufsschulzentrum Stockach is a publicly funded vocational school in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving Landkreis Konstanz students with commercial, technical, and home economics programs, dual Ausbildung apprenticeships, practice firms, and a Wirtschaftsgymnasium Abitur track.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC), Job Readiness Training & Soft Skills Development (EDAKANAD)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual training programs
• Commercial apprenticeships
• Technical vocational school
• Home economics education

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a Körperschaft des Öffentlichen Rechts (public law corporation), BSZ Stockach is funded by Landkreis Konstanz as the school trustee and receives state funding from Baden-Württemberg. No tuition fees are charged to students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Berufsschulzentrum Stockach is a public vocational school providing federally-recognized vocational education and dual training (Berufsschule) in three divisions: commercial (Kaufmännisch), technical (Technisch), and home economics (Hauswirtschaftlich). Programs span vocational preparation (VAB/VABO), dual apprenticeships including Großhandel and Einzelhandel, vocational colleges (Berufskolleg I/II), and the Wirtschaftsgymnasium for Abitur. Supplementary offerings include practice firms (Übungsfirmen), the Juniorfirma, international exchange (Erasmus+), the annual Karrieretag career fair, and language certifications (KMK, TOEIC).

Product overview

Berufsschulzentrum Stockach operates as a multi-divisional vocational school with three main educational areas: Commercial (Kaufmännisch), Technical (Technisch), and Home Economics (Hauswirtschaftlich). The school offers programs ranging from vocational preparation (VABO, BVE) through dual vocational training (Berufsschule), vocational colleges (Berufskolleg I/II), to the Wirtschaftsgymnasium (commercial high school) leading to Abitur. Supplementary programs include practice firms (Übungsfirmen) such as AGF GmbH, cec GmbH, and SeeVent GmbH, the Juniorfirma student enterprise, school radio (RADIOactive), and the annual Karrieretag career fair. The school utilizes learning platforms including Moodle and WebUntis for digital education delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kaufmännischer Bereich (Commercial/Business Division) Vocational education programs in commercial and business fields including wholesale and retail trade, business college, and commercial vocational school programs. Programs span full-time (BKW I/II, WGW, WGI, 1BFAVW/2BFW2) and part-time (Verkäufer/in, Einzelhandel, Großhandel, Duales BK) offerings for students in the Landkreis Konstanz region.
• Technischer Bereich (Technical Division) Technical vocational education programs including technical business college (BKT I/II), preliminary vocational training programs (VABO), and 1BFAVG programs for students in the Landkreis Konstanz region.
• Hauswirtschaftlicher Bereich (Home Economics Division) Vocational education in home economics, household management, and food service including professional kitchen (Fachpraktiker Küche), household practitioner (Fachpraktiker Hauswirtschaft), BVE, KoBV, AVKF, 1BFAVH, and 2BFH2 programs for students pursuing home economics careers.
• GHM - Kauffrau/-mann im Groß- und Außenhandelsmanagement Three-year dual apprenticeship program training students to become wholesale and foreign trade managers (Groß- und Außenhandelsmanagement). Includes intensive examination preparation for Zwischenprüfung and Abschlussprüfung, with flexible examination timing and support for international exchanges.
• EH - Kauffrau/-mann im Einzelhandel Retail trade apprenticeship program (Einzelhandel) leading to Verkäufer/in (2-year) or Kauffrau/-mann im Einzelhandel (3-year) qualification, with comprehensive examination preparation for retail students.
• GHM+ - Duales BK (EWM - IWMplus) Dual vocational college program with European and International Business Management focus (EWM - IWMplus). Includes foreign language qualifications (English and Spanish/French), international internships (4-12 weeks abroad), and cooperation with Steinbeis Hochschule Berlin for university preparation, enabling students to begin Bachelor studies during their third training year.
• Juniorfirma (Jufi) Student-run practice company (Juniorfirma) operating under the umbrella of BSZ Stockach, conducting practical and career-oriented projects including organization of the annual Karrieretag career fair and DV-Seniorenkurs digital media training for seniors.
• Übungsfirmen (Practice Firms) Simulated business enterprises where students practice real business processes including purchasing, sales, marketing, accounting, and human resources using Microsoft Office and Dynamics Navision (IUS) software. Operates through the Zentralstelle des Übungsfirmenrings (ZÜF) Essen for tax, social security, and banking functions.
• Karrieretag (Career Day) Annual career fair organized by students, bringing together local businesses and students for vocational orientation. Considered one of the largest career fairs in the Lake Constance region with approximately 93 exhibitors (as of 2019).
• RADIOactive (School Radio) Student-operated school radio project producing podcasts and radio programs on various topics including career day coverage, health, and social issues.
• DV-Seniorenkurs Digital literacy course for seniors where students teach smartphone, tablet, and computer skills, organized through the Juniorfirma.
• Schulartenkonfigurator Interactive online tool helping prospective students identify suitable school programs based on their current qualifications (input status) and career goals (target qualification), available on the school's website.
• Erasmus+ International Exchange Programs European exchange program partnerships with schools in Portugal, Ireland, Poland, and Italy (Senigallia) enabling student mobility, cultural immersion, and international business projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Three-year dual training with Zusatzqualifikation leading to international qualifications and 4-12 week study abroad
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stadt Stockach (Touristinformation, Kulturamt)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Supporting partner for SeeVent GmbH Übungsfirma, providing event and cultural opportunities for student projects around Lake Constance.
• Stadt Radolfzell (Touristinformation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Patenfirma supporting SeeVent GmbH with tourist and event opportunities in the Radolfzell area.
• Mettnau Kur RadolfzellminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Supporting partner for SeeVent GmbH event management training.
• Milchwerk RadolfzellminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Patenfirma supporting SeeVent GmbH with event venues and opportunities.
• RIZ RadolfzellminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Regional innovation center supporting student entrepreneurship initiatives.
• IHK Hochrhein-BodenseecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Chamber of Commerce partnership for examination supervision and dual education coordination in commercial vocational training.
• Handwerkskammer KonstanzcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Chamber of Crafts partnership for technical vocational training oversight and coordination.
• Landkreis KonstanzcoreOthers · 1 January 2016School trustee (Schulträger) responsible for school funding and administration. Address: Benediktinerplatz 1, 78467 Konstanz.
• Zentralstelle des Übungsfirmenrings (ZÜF) EssencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Central office handling tax, social security, and banking functions for practice firms. Enables realistic virtual business operations.
• Erasmus+ Partner Schools (Portugal, Ireland, Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016European exchange program partnerships enabling student mobility and international project work.
• Kooperationsschule Senigallia, ItalienminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Italian partner school for student exchange, cultural immersion, and international business projects.
• Regierungspräsidium FreiburgcoreOthers · 1 January 2016Responsible supervisory authority (Aufsichtsbehörde). Address: Eisenbahnstraße 68, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau.
• Berufsschulzentrum RadolfzellminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Regional vocational school partnership within Landkreis Konstanz for student exchanges and joint initiatives.
• Björn Steiger StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Donated defibrillator to the school, supporting health and safety infrastructure.
• Volksbank ÜberlingenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Donation received to support school programs and initiatives.
• Sparkasse Hegau BodenseeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Supported Graffiti project for bicycle parking area redesign and iPad program (Tablets im Unterricht).
• Lions ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Supported Schulsanitäter (school first aid team) with donation.
• Wohnparc Stumpp (Möbel Dick GmbH), StockachcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Patenfirma supporting AGF GmbH Übungsfirma (all generation furniture) with furniture industry expertise.
• Mega GmbH StockachcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Patenfirma supporting cec GmbH Übungsfirma with coffee and household product expertise.
• Bodensee Bonbon ManufakturcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Patenfirma supporting cec GmbH Übungsfirma with regional product focus.
• Steinbeis Hochschule BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002University partnership enabling students in dual training program to begin Bachelor studies during their third training year, promoting studierfähigkeit (study readiness).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Berufsschulzentrum Radolfzell: Public vocational school located in the same Landkreis Konstanz catchment, offering comparable dual-track commercial and technical vocational programs. Operates as a direct regional peer with which BSZ Stockach already coordinates student exchanges.
• Max-Weber-Schulen Stuttgart: Network of Baden-Württemberg vocational schools offering commercial, technical, and home economics pathways under one umbrella. Comparable to BSZ Stockach's three-division structure and student segments.
• Carl-Hofer-Schule Karlsruhe: Public commercial vocational school in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, offering dual Ausbildung, Berufskolleg, and Wirtschaftsgymnasium. Highly comparable to BSZ Stockach's kaufmännischer Bereich in both program mix and IHK partnership structure.
• Walter-Eucken-Schule Karlsruhe: Wirtschaftsgymnasium and commercial vocational school in Karlsruhe offering Abitur pathways with economic focus and dual training. Directly comparable to BSZ Stockach's Wirtschaftsgymnasium (WGW/WGI) profile.
• Friedrich-List-Schule Ulm: Baden-Württemberg vocational school offering commercial and technical tracks with Wirtschaftsgymnasium pathway. Comparable to BSZ Stockach's kaufmännisch/technisch structure and dual training model.
• Heinrich-Lanz-Schule Mannheim: Commercial vocational school in Baden-Württemberg (Mannheim) offering kaufmännische Berufsschule, Berufskolleg, and Wirtschaftsgymnasium programs. Comparable to BSZ Stockach's commercial division in scope and target audience.

Broad incumbents

• Berufsschule München (Städtische Berufsschulen): Large municipal vocational school network in Munich offering broad commercial, technical, and dual Ausbildung programs. Comparable in mandate and structure to BSZ Stockach, but operates at materially larger scale in a different region.

Others

• IHK Hochrhein-Bodensee: Chamber of Commerce serving the Hochrhein-Bodensee region, including Konstanz, which oversees commercial vocational examinations and coordinates with BSZ Stockach on dual training. Comparable as institutional partner shaping the school's commercial offerings.
• Handwerkskammer Konstanz: Regional Chamber of Crafts that oversees technical vocational training and examinations in the same catchment as BSZ Stockach. Acts as oversight and partner rather than competitor, but plays a comparable role in defining dual-training content.

Regional players

• Helene-Lange-Schule Hamburg: Vocational school with Wirtschaftsgymnasium and dual commercial programs in Hamburg, broadly comparable to BSZ Stockach's program mix but operating in a different geography (northern Germany) rather than BW.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/berufsschulzentrum-stockach
• Instagraminstagram.com/bsz_stockach

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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