Städt. Gewerbl. BBZ I Würzburg - Franz-Oberthür-Schule

What Städt. Gewerbl. BBZ I Würzburg - Franz-Oberthür-Schule does

Franz-Oberthür-Schule, formally Städtisches Berufsbildungszentrum I Würzburg, is a municipal vocational education center in Würzburg, Germany, operated as a Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts (corporation under public law) by the City of Würzburg under the leadership of Oberbürgermeister Martin Heilig and Schulleitung OStDin Simone Aslanidis. The institution combines three distinct school types under one roof at Zwerchgraben 2, Würzburg: the Städtische Berufsschule for trade and technical professions (covering electrical engineering, automotive, mechanical/metal, HVAC, printing/media technology, and food technology), the Städtische Berufsfachschule für Maschinenbau (full-time vocational college for mechanical engineering, tracing its origins to 1851 and celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2026), and the Städtische Fachschule für Technik (technical college offering advanced qualifications in electrical, mechanical, and HVAC specializations). The institution also maintains data protection oversight through OStR Tobias Schüßler as behördlicher Datenschutzbeauftragter.

The school serves three primary student segments: vocational training apprentices (Auszubildende) enrolled via regional employer and Handwerkskammer placement, full-time Berufsfachschule students pursuing mechanical engineering credentials, and working professionals advancing to Techniker qualifications through the Fachschule. Its core deliverable is structured vocational education combining theoretical instruction with practical industry skills, leading to recognized German trade certifications. The school does not operate as a commercial revenue-generating entity; rather, it receives public funding from the City of Würzburg, Bavarian state, the European Social Fund (ESF), and the federal Startchancen-Programm, and tuition is generally free for students under Bavarian educational law.

Distribution occurs through direct enrollment (via the school's website and physical offices), coordination with regional trade chambers and employers for Ausbildung placements, and European mobility channels via Erasmus+. The marketing footprint is minimal — relying on the official website (www.franz-oberthuer-schule.de), school events, and ceremonies (no paid advertising or social media presence disclosed). Strategic partnerships with KMK (language certification), SAP and Cisco (technology curriculum), ESF and Startchancen (program funding), and Handwerkskammern (apprenticeship placement) form the operational backbone. Technology infrastructure includes WebUntis for scheduling and standard enterprise IT integrations, with no proprietary technology product or AI/ML capability disclosed.

Name

Städt. Gewerbl. BBZ I Würzburg - Franz-Oberthür-Schule

Legal name

Franz-Oberthür-Schule, Städtisches Berufsbildungszentrum I Würzburg

Website

https://franz-oberthuer-schule.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1851

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public municipal vocational education center in Würzburg, Germany, operating three institutions (vocational school, mechanical engineering college, technical college) under one roof to train apprentices and working professionals in technical trades including electrical, automotive, HVAC, and metalworking.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHADAD

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

SECONDARYEDAKANAF

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Transition Services (Post-Secondary, Employment & Independent Living)

SECONDARYEDAMAKAB

Internships, Externships & Work-Based Learning Placement

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/College & Career Enrichment (Mentorship, Internships, Portfolio)

Keywords

• Vocational education services
• Technical training programs
• Apprenticeship education
• Mechanical engineering training
• Trade school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Würzburg

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The Franz-Oberthür-Schule is a municipal vocational education center in Würzburg that delivers trade and technical training across three school types under one roof: the Berufsschule (part-time vocational school for apprentices in electrical, automotive, mechanical, metal, printing, food technology, and HVAC trades), the Berufsfachschule für Maschinenbau (full-time mechanical engineering vocational college), and the Fachschule für Technik (technical college for advanced Techniker qualifications). Programs combine theoretical classroom instruction with practical industry-based apprenticeship training coordinated with regional employers and trade chambers. The institution is tuition-free for students under the German vocational education system.

Product overview

The Franz-Oberthür-Schule is a municipal vocational education center in Würzburg, Germany, combining three distinct educational institutions under one roof: the Städtische Berufsschule (vocational school for trade-technical professions), the Städtische Berufsfachschule für Maschinenbau (vocational college for mechanical engineering), and the Städtische Fachschule für Technik (technical college). These programs provide vocational training and advanced technical education in fields including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive technology, and HVAC systems. This is an educational institution, not a technology product company.

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Products and services

• Städtische Berufsschule für gewerblich-technische Berufe Part-time vocational school offering dual-education (duale Ausbildung) programs combining classroom theoretical instruction with on-the-job apprenticeship training for trades and technical professions including electrical engineering (Elektrotechnik), food technology (Nahrung), printing and media technology (Druck- und Medientechnik), automotive engineering (Kraftfahrzeugtechnik), mechanical engineering and metal technology (Maschinenbau und Metalltechnik), and sanitary/heating/air conditioning technology (Sanitär-, Heizungs- und Klimatechnik). Designed for apprentices (Auszubildende) employed at regional companies.
• Städtische Berufsfachschule für Maschinenbau Full-time vocational college specializing in mechanical engineering education (Maschinenbau) for school leavers and students pursuing a structured foundation vocational pathway without the immediate dual-employment component. Founded in 1851 and celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2026.
• Städtische Fachschule für Technik Advanced technical college (Technikerschule) offering part-time continuing education programs leading to Techniker qualifications, with specializations in electrical engineering (Fachrichtung Elektrotechnik), mechanical engineering (Fachrichtung Maschinenbautechnik), and sanitary/heating/air conditioning technology (Fachrichtung Sanitär-, Heizungs- und Klimatechnik). Designed for working technical professionals seeking career advancement.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KMK (Kultusministerkonferenz)coreTechnology or IntegrationKMK Zertifikat language certification program offered through the school, enabling students to obtain standardized language credentials recognized across German education institutions.
• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union Erasmus+ program participation for international student exchanges and mobility, enabling vocational students to gain international experience.
• ESF (Europäischer Sozialfonds / European Social Fund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Social Fund backing for educational programs and initiatives at the school, supporting vocational training improvements and innovation.
• Startchancen-ProgrammcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal-state initiative (Bundesprogramm Startchancen) for improving educational opportunities, particularly for schools with challenging socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Handwerkskammer (Trade Chambers)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional trade chambers coordinate practical training placements and theoretical education for apprentices, serving as key intermediary partners in vocational education.
• Schule ohne Rassismus - Schule mit CourageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork membership committing the school to human rights education and anti-discrimination principles.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Berufskolleg Köln: Large vocational school network in Cologne covering technical, business, and social apprenticeships. Comparable as a German vocational education institution serving regional apprentices across multiple trades.
• Heinrich-Emanuel-Merck-Schule Darmstadt: Vocational school in Darmstadt offering Berufsschule and Fachschule programs in chemistry, pharmacy, and technical fields. Comparable as a regional German vocational education center with dual school structure.
• Euregio-Berufskolleg: Vocational school in the Aachen region covering technical and trade apprenticeships. Comparable as a German Berufsschule with cross-border (Euregio) elements similar to the subject's Erasmus+ orientation.
• Städtisches Berufsbildungszentrum II Würzburg: Sister municipal vocational education center in Würzburg, operated by the same City of Würzburg parent. Most directly comparable peer given shared governance, geography, and school-type structure.
• Werner-von-Siemens-Schule Frankfurt: Frankfurt-based vocational school covering electrical, mechanical, and information technology trades. Comparable as a German Berufsschule plus Berufliches Gymnasium in technical trades.
• Max-Eyth-Schule Stuttgart: Stuttgart-based Berufsschule and Berufskolleg offering vocational education in mechanical engineering, electrical, and related trades. Closely comparable program mix and school-type structure to Franz-Oberthür-Schule.
• Robert-Bosch-Schule Stuttgart: Major Berufsschule in Stuttgart covering technical and trade apprenticeships. Directly comparable as a German municipal vocational school offering technical apprenticeships and Fachschule-level qualifications in overlapping trades.

Broad incumbents

• City & Guilds: UK-based vocational qualifications organization offering credentials across technical trades. Comparable as a credentialing and vocational education authority operating across multiple trades and qualifications.
• TAFE NSW: Australia's largest vocational education and training provider, offering apprenticeships and trade certificates across many disciplines. Comparable as a technical-and-trade public education institution operating at much larger scale.

Regional players

• Staatliche Berufsschule I Kempten: Bavarian state vocational school in Kempten covering technical apprenticeships. Comparable as a Bavarian vocational education peer, though operating under state rather than municipal governance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

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