Berufsbildungszentrum Euskirchen

What Berufsbildungszentrum Euskirchen does

Berufsbildungszentrum Euskirchen (BZE) is a public-law vocational education and training center (Zweckverband) located in Euskirchen-Euenheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, serving the Kreis Euskirchen district. The institution has operated for over 40 years delivering inter-company practical training (Überbetriebliche Unterweisung, ÜLU) in both handcraft trades (electrical, HVAC, automotive, painting, metalwork, carpentry) and industrial trades (industrial mechanics, mechatronics, CNC machining, toolmaking, plant operations), alongside retraining programs funded by Bildungsgutschein education vouchers issued through Agentur für Arbeit, Jobcenter, and other public bodies.

BZE's operational backbone combines classroom instruction, workshop-based practical training, and specialized technical infrastructure including a Xiris Weldcam XVC-1000/1100 digital welding camera system for trainee oversight and a Virtual Welding Simulator using extended-reality 3D glasses for risk-free initial welding practice (WIG, MIG/MAG, SMAW). The center is also an external training branch (Außenstelle) of the schweißtechnische Lehranstalt of Handwerkskammer Aachen within DVS e.V., enabling DVS-IIW/EWF 1111 and DIN EN ISO 9606 welder certification examinations. Additional revenue comes from seminar room rentals (Seminarraum 1.04 'WissensWerk' at 204 m² and Seminarraum 1.05 'KompetenzCenter' at 106 m²), modular welding courses, forklift certification, SPS/PLC training, CNC technology courses, and automotive exhaust emission testing (AU/AUK).

The institution is supported by a 40+ year charitable support association (Förderverein des BZE e.V.) with 15+ regional companies and guild members, holds ISO 9001 certification through Certqua, and operates as a member of the Bündnis Nachhaltige Unternehmen Kreis Euskirchen. BZE is currently executing the Zukunftswerkstatt construction project — a state-funded, energy-efficient timber-built training center designated one of 19 anchor projects of the structural transformation of the Rhenish mining region, with 90% of funding from Land Nordrhein-Westfalen and the Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (first Förderbescheid received November 2025; construction start planned mid-2027).

Name

Berufsbildungszentrum Euskirchen

Legal name

Berufsbildungszentrum Euskirchen

Website

https://bze-euskirchen.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Berufsbildungszentrum Euskirchen (BZE) is a public-law Zweckverband vocational training center in Kreis Euskirchen, Germany, delivering inter-company training in handcraft and industrial trades, government-funded retraining (Bildungsgutschein), certified welder examinations, and seminar room rentals to apprentices, SMEs, and adult learners in the region.

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Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education & Training Providers (EDABALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arc Welding (SMAW/GMAW/FCAW/GTAW) Training (EDAOADAA), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Apprenticeship education
• Welding certification courses
• Inter-company training
• Technical skills programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Euskirchen-Euenheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Vocational Training (Bildungsgutschein): The primary revenue stream is government-funded vocational training programs financed through Bildungsgutschein (education vouchers) issued by the Agentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency), Jobcenter, and other public bodies (e.g., Bundeswehr). These cover retraining (Umschulung), vocational preparation (BvB), career entry support (Berufseinstiegsbegleitung), and assisted training (AsA). Revenue is recognized upon confirmation of government funding approval; participants are co-liable but funding is typically assigned to BZE.
2. Seminar Room Rental: Two seminar rooms (Seminarraum 1.04 at 204 m² and Seminarraum 1.05 at 106 m²) are rented to external organizations for workshops, seminars, conferences, and meetings. Pricing is tiered by duration (half-day vs. full-day) with optional add-ons (beamer, smartboard, beverage packages). This is a direct revenue stream from businesses, associations, and public sector entities.
3. Welding Courses and Certifications: Modular welding training (DIN 9606) and welding examinations (DVS-IIW/EWF 1111, DIN EN 287/ISO 9606) are offered. Pricing ranges from €240 for emission testing courses to variable fees for modular training covered by Bildungsgutschein. Also includes specialized courses such as International Gas Welder and International Arc Welder certifications.
4. Overhead Practical Training (ÜLU) Fees: The ÜLU (überbetriebliche Lehrlingsunterweisung) program is funded through guild contributions (Handwerkskammer), industry partner fees, and possibly public co-funding. Training covers both handcraft and industrial trades for apprentices whose primary training takes place at partner companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Berufsbildungszentrum Euskirchen (BZE) operates a vocational training center that delivers inter-company apprenticeship training (Überbetriebliche Unterweisung, ÜLU) for craft and industrial trades, retraining programs funded by government education vouchers (Bildungsgutschein), and specialized technical courses including welding (WIG/MIG/MAG/SMAW), metalworking, electrical/PLC, forklift operation, and automotive exhaust emission testing. The center also rents out seminar rooms to regional businesses and institutions.

Product overview

Berufsbildungszentrum Euskirchen (BZE) is a vocational education and training center offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services for career orientation, vocational training, and professional development. The organization provides inter-company training (ÜLU) for both craft trades and industrial sectors, retraining programs funded by education vouchers, specialized technical courses in welding, metalworking, electrical/PLC systems, and automotive exhaust testing, as well as support programs for youth career entry and assisted vocational training. BZE also operates seminar room rental services and is developing the Zukunftswerkstatt, a new modern training facility as part of regional structural transformation initiatives.

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Products and services

• Überbetriebliche Unterweisung (ÜLU) Handwerk - Craft Trades Inter-company Training Inter-company practical training for craft trade apprentices who need supplementary hands-on instruction beyond their primary training company. Covers sanitary/heating/air conditioning, electrical installation, automotive mechatronics, painting, metalwork, and carpentry trades. For apprentices from regional handcraft businesses.
• Überbetriebliche Unterweisung (ÜLU) Industrie - Industrial Trades Inter-company Training Inter-company practical training for industrial trade apprentices covering electrical systems, metal technology, industrial mechanics, design mechanics, machine and plant operation, mechatronics, toolmaking, and machining. For apprentices from regional industrial companies.
• Umschulungen mit Bildungsgutschein (Retraining with Education Voucher) Vocational retraining programs funded by education vouchers (Bildungsgutschein) issued by the Agentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) or Jobcenter. Covers industrial mechanic, electrical systems technician, machine/plant operator, automotive mechatronics, and carpentry trades. For unemployed or career-changing adults.
• Gabelstapler Ausbildung (Forklift Training) Forklift operator training available in 2-day and 5-day formats, qualifying participants for industrial forklift operation certification. For warehouse, logistics, and industrial workers.
• Schweißtechnik / Schweißkurse (Welding Technology Courses) Comprehensive welding training covering WIG (TIG), MIG/MAG, and Lichtbogenhandschweißen (SMAW) processes, delivered via virtual welding simulators and Xiris Weldcam monitoring systems. Includes welder certification examinations per DIN EN 287 and DIN EN ISO 9606. For apprentices, professional welders, and certification seekers.
• Metall Weiterbildung (Metal Technology Continuing Education) Metal technology continuing education covering Hydraulik (Hydraulics) Parts 1 and 2, Montagetechnik (Assembly Technology), Pneumatik Grundlagen (Pneumatics Basics), and CNC-Technik (CNC Technology). For industrial professionals seeking upskilling.
• Elektro Weiterbildung (Electrical Continuing Education) Electrical continuing education including SPS (PLC) Kursblock A, B, C and Elektrofachkraft für festgelegte Tätigkeiten (Qualified Electrician for Specified Activities). For industrial electricians and maintenance technicians.
• AU/AUK Abgasuntersuchung (Exhaust Emission Testing Certification) Exhaust emission testing certification courses for automotive professionals covering gasoline (G-KAT-A), diesel passenger vehicles (Diesel-PKW-B), and diesel trucks (Diesel-LKW-C) per German regulations. For automotive mechanics seeking AU/AUK certification.
• Seminarraumvermietung (Seminar Room Rental) Rental of modern seminar rooms for businesses and institutions: Seminarraum 1.04 'WissensWerk' (204 m², up to 80 persons) and Seminarraum 1.05 'KompetenzCenter' (106 m², up to 40 persons), both equipped with Smartboard, projector, WLAN, and optional catering packages. Half-day and full-day pricing tiers with add-ons for equipment and beverages.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IKK Aachen (Innungskrankenkasse Aachen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIKK Aachen is shown as a partner logo on the BZE homepage, indicating a collaborative relationship in health-insurance-funded training or joint outreach to apprentices and training companies in the Aachen/Euskirchen region.
• Handwerkskammer Aachen (Chamber of Crafts Aachen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Handwerkskammer Aachen is a core institutional partner. The BZE functions as an external training branch (Außenstelle) of the schweißtechnische Lehranstalt (welding technology institute) of the Handwerkskammer Aachen within DVS e.V. The Chamber also co-governs the BZE through its guild membership structure and refers apprentices for ÜLU training.
• Regional Guilds (Elektroinnung Euskirchen, KFZ-Innung, SHK-Innung, Metall-Innung Düren-Euskirchen, Tischlerinnung Euskirchen)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFive regional guilds are listed as supporters in the Förderverein and are also shown as partners on the BZE website. These guilds channel apprentices and member companies into BZE's ÜLU (overhead practical training) programs and co-finance training activities through guild contributions.
• Vereinigte Kreishandwerkerschaft Düren-Euskirchen-HeinsbergcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe unified chamber of crafts covering the Düren-Euskirchen-Heinsberg district is both a Förderverein supporter and institutional partner. It coordinates vocational training policy and apprentice placement across the three-district region, directly channeling training demand to the BZE.
• Bündnis Nachhaltige Unternehmen Kreis EuskirchenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe BZE is a member of the regional sustainability alliance comprising companies and institutions committed to sustainable economic development. The BZE contributes expertise in vocational training and workforce development while leveraging the network for innovation exchange and skilled labor initiatives.
• LVR (Landschaftsverband Rheinland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe LVR logo is displayed on the BZE homepage footer, indicating a formal affiliation or funding relationship with the Rhineland Regional Authority, which oversees cultural and social affairs in the Rhineland region including the Euskirchen district.
• Zukunftsagentur Rheinisches ReviercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Zukunftsagentur Rheinisches Revier is the central coordination body for the structural transformation of the Rhenish mining region. The BZE's Zukunftswerkstatt project is designated as one of 19 anchor projects of this transformation, receiving strategic coordination, visibility, and 90% public funding through this partnership.
• Förderer und Freunde des Berufsbildungszentrums Euskirchen e.V. (BZE Support Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA dedicated charitable association (e.V., registered under Amtsgericht Bonn, VR 9076) with 15+ regional companies and craftsmen as members. Active for over 40 years, it supports BZE projects not eligible for government funding, co-organizes the Ausbildungsbörse, and provides networking and financial support for innovative BZE programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• GAW – Gesellschaft zur Ausbildung und Weiterbildung: Regional vocational training and qualification provider in North Rhine-Westphalia offering retraining and continuing education under the Bildungsgutschein framework. Closest comparable regional Zweckverband-style operator in the same federal state.
• bsw Bildungswerk der Sächsischen Wirtschaft: Regional vocational training provider in Saxony offering apprenticeship training, retraining, and qualification programs for trades and industry. Structurally similar to BZE—industry-association-affiliated, multi-trade vocational training—though serving the East German market rather than the Rhineland.

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie: Major nationwide operator of vocational retraining, welding certification (DIN EN ISO 9606), forklift training, and continuing education with multiple accredited sites across Germany. Competes for the same Arbeitsagentur/Jobcenter-funded learner pool as BZE but at a national scale with broader employer-direct programs.
• bbw Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft: Major Bavarian vocational training network providing apprenticeship support, retraining, and continuing education for trades and industry. Operates an industry-association-backed model analogous to BZE's guild-backed approach but at substantially greater geographic and program scale.
• DAA Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie: One of Germany's largest nationwide providers of Bildungsgutschein-funded retraining, vocational preparation (BvB), and continuing education with hundreds of locations. Competes head-to-head with BZE for Agentur-für-Arbeit-funded adult learners in retraining programs across multiple trades.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: National certification and technical training provider offering welding courses, technical certifications, and continuing professional development across multiple German sites. Overlaps directly with BZE's welding and metal-technical certification offerings as part of a much broader training portfolio.
• bfw – Berufsfortbildungswerk Gemeinnützige GmbH: National non-profit vocational training provider delivering retraining, qualification, and rehabilitation programs funded primarily through Agentur für Arbeit and Jobcenter channels. Operates at a much larger multi-state scale than BZE but in the same Arbeitsagentur-funded vocational retraining category.

Direct peers

• Handwerkskammer Aachen: BZE operates as an external branch (Außenstelle) of the Handwerkskammer Aachen's welding technology institute (schweißtechnische Lehranstalt) within DVS e.V., and the Chamber co-governs BZE through its guild membership structure while channeling apprentices for ÜLU training. Effectively a co-governing institutional counterpart in the same region.
• Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Aachen: The IHK Aachen serves the same Aachen/Euskirchen region with chamber-organized vocational training, retraining, and certification programs for industrial and commercial occupations. Operates in an adjacent but parallel institutional track to BZE's Handwerk-skewed mandate and competes for the same Bildungsgutschein-funded learners.
• Berufsbildungszentrum (bbz) Köln: Another regional Berufsbildungszentrum offering vocational training, ÜLU, and retraining in North Rhine-Westphalia. Operates an essentially identical model—Zweckverband, multi-trade vocational training, government-voucher funding, seminar room rental—making it the closest name-equivalent peer, though in a different NRW district.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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