Felix-Fechenbach-Berufskolleg

What Felix-Fechenbach-Berufskolleg does

Felix-Fechenbach-Berufskolleg (FFB) is a publicly maintained vocational college (Berufskolleg) located in Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operated under the Eigenbetrieb Schulen des Kreises Lippe as the school operator (Schulträger). The institution is regulated by the Bezirksregierung Detmold per § 88 SchulG NRW and is named after Felix Fechenbach (1894–1933), a journalist and social democrat murdered by Nazi supporters. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of vocational education programs structured across six academic departments: Ausbildungsvorbereitung, Ernährungs- und Versorgungsmanagement/Körperpflege, Holz- und Bautechnik, Elektrotechnik/Informatik, Metall-/Versorgungstechnik, and Sozial- und Gesundheitswesen. Core offerings include Berufsschule (part-time vocational education for apprentices), Berufsfachschule I/II/III, Höhere Berufsfachschule, and Fachschule/Techniker programs, alongside the Hotelfachschule (operating since 1997) which delivers the state-certified Betriebsleiter qualification at DQR Niveau 6.

The school is funded through public educational budgets from the Kreis Lippe district rather than student tuition, and it serves vocational students, continuing education learners, and student teachers completing practicum requirements. Modern vocational facilities include gastronomy kitchens with the training restaurant UnARTig, woodworking workshops, metalworking and electrical engineering laboratories, and IT facilities. The hotel management program utilizes Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud Property Management System for practical training. Supporting digital infrastructure includes FFB-Cloud, FFB-Moodle (LMS), FFB-Email via Outlook Web Access, and FFB-Intern intranet. Leadership is provided by Schulleiterin (OStD) Annette V. Lehmköster; the deputy principal position is currently vacant.

The school's go-to-market relies on direct-to-student enrollment through the centralized schulbewerbung.de portal and on-site registration, supplemented by career orientation events, counseling days in January, and the Career Orientation Week in November. Outreach channels include the school website, Instagram (@ffb_detmold), and YouTube. The institution maintains an extensive network of local employers in Kreis Lippe for apprenticeships and internships, a 30-year international exchange partnership with Atlanta Technical College (USA) supported by the Halle-Foundation, and funding relationships with Joachim Herz Stiftung, REACT-EU, and the Digitalpakt Schule NRW initiative.

Name

Felix-Fechenbach-Berufskolleg

Legal name

Felix-Fechenbach-Berufskolleg

Website

https://ffb-lippe.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Felix-Fechenbach-Berufskolleg is a publicly maintained German vocational college (Berufskolleg) in Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia, operated by the Kreis Lippe district. It delivers vocational education and training across six departments, serving students, apprentices, and continuing education learners through publicly funded programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK), College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Berufskolleg training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Technical schooling
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Detmold

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) in North Rhine-Westphalia, the school is primarily funded by government sources through the Kreis Lippe as the school operator (Schulträger). Revenue comes from public educational funding rather than student tuition.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Felix-Fechenbach-Berufskolleg is a public vocational college delivering tuition-free vocational education and training across six departments (Ausbildungsvorbereitung, Ernährungs- und Versorgungsmanagement/Körperpflege, Holz- und Bautechnik, Elektrotechnik/Informatik, Metall-/Versorgungstechnik, and Sozial- und Gesundheitswesen). Programs include part-time Berufsschule for apprentices, full-time Berufsfachschule I/II/III, Höhere Berufsfachschule for technical assistant qualifications, and Fachschule/Techniker for state-certified technician and continuing education credentials.

Product overview

Felix-Fechenbach-Berufskolleg is a publicly-run vocational college (Berufskolleg) in Detmold, Germany, operated by the Kreis Lippe district. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of vocational education programs structured across six academic departments: Elektrotechnik/Informatik, Metall-/Versorgungstechnik, Holz- und Bautechnik, Ernährungs- und Versorgungsmanagement/Körperpflege, Sozial- und Gesundheitswesen, and Ausbildungsvorbereitung. The core offerings include Berufsschule (part-time vocational school for apprentices), Berufsfachschule I/II/III (full-time career schools), Höhere Berufsfachschule (higher vocational school), and Fachschule/Techniker (advanced technician programs). Digital services include FFB-Cloud, FFB-Moodle LMS, FFB-E-Mail (Outlook), and FFB-Intern intranet. Specialized programs include the Hotelfachschule with Oracle Opera PMS training and dual-language exchange with Atlanta Technical College.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufsschule
• Ausbildungsvorbereitung
• Berufsfachschule I, II, III
• Höhere Berufsfachschule
• Fachschule & Techniker
• Fachschule Hotel und Gaststätten
• Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik – Erzieher/in praxisintegriert (PiA)
• Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik – Erzieher/in klassisch
• Fachmann/-frau für Restaurants und Veranstaltungsgastronomie
• Hotelfachmann/-frau
• Koch/Köchin
• Bäcker/Bäckerin
• Elektroniker/Elektronikerin für Geräte und Systeme
• Informationstechnische/r Assistent/in

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Atlanta Technical College (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996A 30-year international student and faculty exchange program. German students spend two weeks experiencing school, professional life, and cultural activities in Atlanta, Georgia. The exchange includes professional training in partner's facilities (healthcare, wood technology, electrical, hospitality) and cultural immersion through homestays. The program follows the motto 'Living, learning and working together' and has been continuously supported by the Halle-Foundation.
• Halle-FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 1996The Halle-Foundation has been funding and supporting the international exchange program between Felix-Fechenbach-Berufskolleg and Atlanta Technical College since its inception nearly 30 years ago. The foundation focuses on strengthening German-American relations, particularly in education of young people.
• Joachim Herz StiftungminorOthersEducational foundation mentioned as a supporter, providing funding and resources for educational programs.
• REACT-EUminorOthersEuropean Union funding program supporting economic recovery and digital transformation in education.
• Digitalpakt Schule NRWminorOthersState of North Rhine-Westphalia digitalization initiative providing funding for technology and digital infrastructure in schools.
• Local Employers in Kreis LippecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of local businesses and employers providing apprenticeship positions, internships, and practical training opportunities for students across all vocational programs.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Erasmus+ Berufsbildung Germany National Agency (BIBB): Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) administers Germany's dual VET system and Erasmus+ mobility funding. Not a competitor but the apex policy/funding body that FFB's exchange and apprenticeship programs depend on, making it a critical ecosystem peer.
• Handwerkskammer Ostwestfalen-Lippe zu Bielefeld: Regional Chamber of Crafts covering the same craft trades (baker, woodworker, electrician, hairdresser) offered by FFB. Sets apprenticeship standards, manages apprentice registries, and co-funds training — a structural partner/ecosystem peer, not a direct competitor.
• IHK Lippe zu Detmold: Lippe Chamber of Industry and Commerce — co-administers dual apprenticeships in industrial, commercial, and IT occupations that FFB teaches (e.g., Industriemechaniker, Elektroniker, IT-Assistent). Ecosystem peer that channels apprentice assignments to FFB.

Direct peers

• Atlanta Technical College: Largest direct peer: 30-year student and faculty exchange partner. Atlanta Technical College is a public technical college in Georgia offering diplomas, certificates, and associate degrees in technical trades (healthcare, electrical, hospitality, construction) — directly mirroring FFB's six-department Berufskolleg structure and dual apprenticeship model.

Regional players

• Berufskolleg Köln-Mülheim: Public NRW Berufskolleg organized in similar departments (Metalltechnik, Elektrotechnik, Ernährung/Versorgung, Holz). Comparable customer base (apprentices, full-time students, Fachschule attendees) and comparable focus on the dual education system.
• Paul-Schneider-Berufskolleg (Detmold/Ostwestfalen-Lippe): Regional Berufskolleg operating in the same OWL/Lippe labor market with overlapping technical and vocational programs. Direct competitor for apprentices and full-time vocational students in the Detmold catchment area served by FFB.
• Berufskolleg für Technik und Wirtschaft des Kreises Steinfurt: NRW Berufskolleg with similar technical and metalworking programs under the same dual-education regulatory framework. Comparable student segments (apprentices, full-time vocational students) and comparable scale as a Kreislippe neighbor.
• Berufskolleg Minden-Lübbecke: Neighboring public Berufskolleg in East Westphalia serving the same apprenticeship and vocational education market as FFB. Comparable program portfolio (full-time vocational schools, Fachschule, dual Berufsschule) and identical funding model under SchulG NRW.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1QKlvdKo6unv7lW43_2tiw
• Instagraminstagram.com/ffb_detmold
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/felix-fechenbach-berufskolleg

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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