Silkeborg Tekniske Skole

What Silkeborg Tekniske Skole does

Silkeborg Tekniske Skole, operating under the brand name College360, is a publicly funded Danish vocational and upper secondary education institution headquartered in Silkeborg, Denmark. Founded in 1863, the school delivers more than 40 study programmes across four streams: EUD (vocational training with apprenticeships), EUX (combined vocational and gymnasial education), HHX (commercial upper secondary), and HTX (technical upper secondary), plus adult continuing education (AMU) courses. It serves youth aged roughly 15–19 transitioning from primary school, as well as adult learners and corporate clients, producing approximately 300+ graduates annually from its gymnasium programmes alone. The institution operates two purpose-built campuses — the Bindslevs Plads site in central Silkeborg for HHX/HTX and the new Bredhøjvej campus in the northern business corridor for EUD/EUX, including on-site student housing.

The core technology of the institution is its physical and pedagogical infrastructure: auto workshops, a digitally equipped auto painter studio (donated by PPG), science and biotech laboratories, construction workshops, commercial kitchens, sign-making studios, and robotics/technology labs for HTX technique subjects. Digital platforms include Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, SharePoint), the Studie+ study administrative platform, the Elevintra student intranet, Læringsportalen learning portal, ReadSpeaker text-to-speech accessibility, and the SafeTicket payment system. The school is digitally mature in administration but does not currently operate proprietary AI or ML systems.

The revenue model is dominated by Danish government education funding through the taximeter system, supplemented by SU (State Education Grant) and apprentice wages funded via AUB, AMU course fees (with wage loss compensation eligibility and ECTS credits), and corporate training revenue. Distribution is omnichannel: youth enrolment runs through the national Optagelse.dk admissions portal, while adult continuing education is sold via the school's self-serve course portal, direct business outreach, and partnerships with A-kasser, job centres, and municipal agencies. Marketing is multi-channel, combining the college360.dk website, Facebook/Instagram, annual open house events, a 24/7 virtual open house, and school partnerships with primary schools in the Silkeborg catchment.

Name

Silkeborg Tekniske Skole

Legal name

Silkeborg Tekniske Skole

Website

https://college360.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1863

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Silkeborg Tekniske Skole (College360) is a publicly funded Danish vocational and upper secondary education institution in Silkeborg, Denmark, delivering over 40 study programmes across EUD, EUX, HHX, HTX, and adult continuing education to youth, adults, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools (EDAHAHAF)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Upper secondary education
• Apprenticeship training
• Continuing education
• Technical gymnasium

Headquarters

HQ city

Silkeborg

HQ country

Denmark

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. Government funding (offentlig finansiering): As a publicly funded Danish vocational school and gymnasium, College360 is primarily financed through Danish government education funding. Students on EUD vocational programmes receive SU (State Education Grant) and apprentice wages. The school also generates revenue from after-education (AMU) courses for businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Silkeborg Tekniske Skole, operating as College360, is a Danish public educational institution offering more than 40 study programmes across vocational training (EUD), combined vocational-gymnasium education (EUX), commercial gymnasium (HHX), technical gymnasium (HTX), and adult continuing education (AMU). The school delivers both school-based and workplace-based training integrated with theory, supported by modern workshops, laboratories, student housing, and a canteen at two campuses in Silkeborg, Denmark.

Product overview

College360 operates as a comprehensive educational institution in Silkeborg, Denmark, offering a unified portfolio of vocational and upper secondary education programs. The institution is organized into four main educational streams: EUD (Erhvervsuddannelser) providing vocational training in Auto, Business, Hotel & Restaurant, and Håndværk & Design with apprenticeship components; EUX combining vocational education with upper secondary qualifications; HHX (Handelsgymnasium) offering commercial upper secondary education; and HTX (Teknisk Gymnasium) providing technical upper secondary education. Supporting services include student housing (Studieboliger), a canteen (Madværket), and continuing education (Efteruddannelse) with AMU courses. The institution leverages digital platforms including Studie+, Elevintra, Læringsportalen, and ReadSpeaker for accessibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EUD (Erhvervsuddannelser) Vocational education programmes combining school-based learning with workplace apprenticeships. Programs include Auto (autolakerer, karrosseritekniker, personvognsmekaniker), Business (detail/butik, handel, event), Hotel og Restaurant (tjener, hotelreceptionist, gastronoom/kok), and Håndværk & Design (bygningsmaler, smed, tømrer, elektriker, skiltetekniker), leading to a craftsman's certificate.
• EUX (Erhvervsfaglig Studentereksamen) Combines vocational training with upper secondary education, providing both a skilled craftsman/trade certificate and a Higher Commercial/Tech Examination giving access to higher education. Available in Auto, Business, Hotel & Restaurant, and Technical programmes.
• HHX (Handelsgymnasium) Three-year commercial upper secondary education with study directions including Almen økonomi, Økonomi og finans, Global business, Innovation, Marketing og kommunikation, Languages and business, and others, preparing students for higher education in economics, trade, marketing, or international business.
• HTX (Teknisk Gymnasium) Three-year technical upper secondary education with study directions in Science, Biotech, Innovation og iværksætteri, It og spiludvikling, and Kommunikation og design, providing direct access to STEM university programmes.
• Efteruddannelse (Continuing Education) Adult education and professional development courses including AMU (Arbejdsmarkedsuddannelser) vocational courses and Academy programmes with ECTS credits. Offers both open enrollment and company-customized training programmes for employed adults, job seekers, and companies needing upskilling.
• Grundforløb 1 (GF1) Introductory programme for students who completed 9th or 10th grade within the last two years, providing orientation to vocational education and helping students clarify their final education choice before committing to a vocational track.
• Studieboliger (Student Housing) Student accommodation located on the top floors of the Bredhøjvej school building, providing housing for students meeting certain criteria, with access to school facilities and cross-programme community.
• Madværket (Cafeteria/Canteen) School café and canteen service at both campuses offering hot meals, sandwiches, salads, baked goods, snacks, and beverages, also hosting study cafés.

Quantifiable outcome

• Four gold medals at DM i Skills 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Autobranchens PodcastcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025College360 partnered with Autobranchens Podcast and production company Kowkow.co on 'Mission Læreplads', a podcast series dedicated to creating good and sustainable apprenticeships in the auto industry. The initiative visits workshops across Denmark, interviewing apprentices, masters, and HR managers.
• Kowkow.cominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Production company collaborating with College360 and Autobranchens Podcast on the Mission Læreplads podcast series.
• PPG (paint manufacturer)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024PPG donated state-of-the-art digital tools and technology to the auto painter education programme. The donation inaugurated a highly digital and innovation-driven auto painter training programme, with over 300 students and industry professionals attending the inauguration event.
• Lærepladsen.dkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational free online portal that connects businesses with apprentices. Students are encouraged to create profiles early in their Grundforløb programme. Companies can post vacancies or search for available apprentices. The portal is the standard matching platform for Danish vocational education apprenticeships.
• Bygma SilkeborgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding materials supplier offering College360 students discounted workwear and safety equipment. Bygma prints the Bygma logo and a white College360 logo on the clothing. Prices are plus VAT.
• Nordic Green EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiotech students visited Nordic Green Engineering's laboratory as part of their biotech study direction, conducting measurements and analyses of slurry and other residual biomasses for biogas plant operations.
• Grauballegaard BiogasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiotech students conducted laboratory work and analyses at Grauballegaard Biogas as part of their biotech study direction, learning about circular economy and bioenergy processes.
• BestsellercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll HHX classes are assigned a business partner company that they work with throughout their entire 3-year programme. Bestseller is one of the named partner companies, providing case studies, company visits, and mentorship.
• Silkeborg KommuneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal municipality that purchases student-built products (shelters, playhouses, annexes) from College360's carpentry students. Students build items as part of their training and sell them at cost price.
• Glasurit DanmarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaint supplier collaborating on the 'Skabt for Håbet' project where College360 students designed and painted unique Porsche 911 GT3 children's electric cars for Børnecancerfonden (Danish Child Cancer Foundation).
• Sportscar EventminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent company collaborating on the 'Skabt for Håbet' Porsche project with College360 auto students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TEC (Technical Education Copenhagen): Major Danish vocational college offering a similar EUD/EUX/HTX portfolio in the Copenhagen region. Closest scale and programme analogue to College360 at the national level, including continuing education.
• Aarhus Tech: Largest vocational and technical school in the Aarhus area offering EUD, EUX, HTX, and HHX programmes. Most directly comparable to College360 by programme mix and target student demographic, and a direct competitor for students in eastern Jutland.
• Learnmark (Horsens): Vocational school in Horsens (close to Silkeborg) offering EUD, EUX, HTX, HHX and AMU. Direct regional competitor drawing from overlapping Midtjylland labour market and apprenticeship host companies.
• ZBC (Zealand Business College): Large Danish vocational school offering EUD, EUX, and gymnasium programmes across multiple campuses. Directly comparable in scale, programme mix, and public-funding structure.
• Roskilde Tekniske Skole (RTS): Vocational and technical school on Zealand offering EUD, EUX, HTX, and continuing education. Operates the same cooperative-education model as College360 with overlapping trades (auto, construction, gastronomy).
• Hansenberg: Danish vocational school offering EUD, EUX, HHX, and HTX programmes in Kolding with a similar multi-program integrated model. Operates under the same national funding regime as College360.
• Tietgen (Odense): Combined vocational and gymnasium institution in Odense offering EUD, EUX, HHX, and HTX under one administrative roof — structurally the closest analogue to College360's unified multi-program model.

Regional players

• EUC Syd: Vocational education centre in southern Denmark (Sønderjylland) offering EUD/EUX across trades. Comparable in programme and funding model but geographically separate.
• Uddannelsescenter Ringkøbing (UCR): Vocational school in western Jutland offering EUD and EUX programmes. Competes with College360 for students and apprenticeship hosts in the broader Midtjylland/western Jutland region.
• Aalborg Tekniske Skole (ATS): Vocational and technical school in North Jutland offering EUD, EUX, and gymnasium programmes. Comparable offering to College360 but serves a different geographic catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/college360dk
• Instagraminstagram.com/college360
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/silkeborg-tekniske-skole

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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