Gewerbeschule Schopfheim

What Gewerbeschule Schopfheim does

Gewerbeschule Schopfheim is a public vocational school (Berufsschule) operated by Landkreis Lörrach under the supervision of Land Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. Founded as part of the Berufsschulzentrum (vocational school center) and sharing facilities with the Kaufmännische Schule, the institution delivers dual vocational education combining classroom theory with practical workshop instruction and on-the-job training at regional companies. The school serves apprentices (Auszubildende), full-time vocational students (Vollzeitschüler), and youth without apprenticeships or with limited German proficiency, across five trade clusters: Bautechnik (construction), Metalltechnik (metal), Farb- und Lackiertechnik (paint and coating), Sanitär-, Heizungs- und Klimatechnik (sanitary/heating/climate), and Holztechnik (wood). It also operates preparatory programs (1BSAV/1BSAVK/VABO), Berufsfachschulen, a Berufskolleg pathway to Fachhochschulreife, and add-on qualifications including MiH (Management im Handwerk) and CAD/CNC Fachkraft.

The school is publicly funded, charging no tuition, and reaches students via a regional catchment covering Lörrach district and surrounding areas of Baden-Württemberg. Its core technology stack is centered on the WebUntis Electronic Class Book (EKB), which provides web and mobile access to schedules, absences, substitution plans, and behavior records for students and parents. The institution extends its reach through the annual Ausbildungsbörse career fair (its 11th edition in 2024 drew 62 regional companies), the EU Erasmus+ mobility program (3–4 week international internships, including an exchange with Cork, Ireland), and the DVS Kursstätte for EWF/DVS-certified welding training hosted on-site since 2019. The school also maintains formal cooperation arrangements with the Handwerkskammer Freiburg (Chamber of Crafts), Kreishandwerkerschaft Lörrach, Bundesagentur für Arbeit, and neighboring vocational schools, as well as industry partnerships such as the SATA Lackierwerkzeuge education partnership.

The institution operates under the German dual education system (duale Berufsausbildung) and is governed by OStD Klaus König as Schulleiter, with Zoltan Juhas as deputy and department heads for trades, workshops, and continuing education. It has accumulated multiple recognitions, including multiple Sto Stiftung awards placing its painting apprentices among the top 100 in Germany across consecutive years, regional Schreiner and Metallbau prizes, and the "Die gute Form" competition win. The school is not a commercial enterprise; its positioning, scale, and partnerships reflect its public-sector mandate to address local skilled-trade shortages and provide vocational orientation and qualification pathways rather than to generate revenue.

Name

Gewerbeschule Schopfheim

Legal name

Gewerbeschule Schopfheim

Website

https://gewerbeschule-schopfheim.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gewerbeschule Schopfheim is a publicly funded vocational school in Landkreis Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, delivering dual vocational education in five trade clusters (construction, metal, paint/coating, SHK, and wood) to apprentices, full-time students, and at-risk youth across the region.

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Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal Fabrication & Light-Gauge Metalwork Training (EDAOADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mechatronics Systems & Integration (EDAOAHAB)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual apprenticeship training
• Trade school programs
• Craft skills training
• Berufsschule education

Headquarters

HQ city

Schopfheim

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gewerbeschule Schopfheim is a public vocational school (Berufsschule) operated by Landkreis Lörrach in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It delivers dual vocational education across five trade fields (construction, metal, paint/coating, sanitary/heating/climate, and wood technology) alongside full-time preparatory programs, Berufsfachschulen, Berufskolleg, and additional qualifications such as Management im Handwerk, CAD/CNC, and DVS welding certifications.

Product overview

Gewerbeschule Schopfheim is a vocational school (Berufsschule) operated by Landkreis Lörrach in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational products organized into three main categories: (1) Dual vocational training (Berufsschule) in five trade fields: Bautechnik, Metalltechnik, Farb- und Lackiertechnik, Sanitär-Heizung-Klimatechnik, and Holztechnik; (2) Full-time school programs including Berufsfachschulen (Holztechnik and Metalltechnik), Berufskolleg Technik, and preparatory programs (Ausbildungsvorbereitung/AV, VABO, Kooperationsklassen); and (3) Add-on qualifications such as Management im Handwerk (MiH), CAD/CNC Fachkraft, and KMK Fremdsprachenzertifikat. The school also provides supplementary services including DVS welding certification training, Erasmus Plus international mobility programs, an annual Ausbildungsbörse (training exchange fair), and a WebUntis-based electronic class register (EKB) for administrative operations.

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Functional benefit

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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No

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Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DVS – Deutscher Verband für Schweißen und verwandte Verfahren e.V. (Bezirksverband Rheinfelden)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019DVS Kursstätte (training center) for welding and joining technologies, hosted at Gewerbeschule since 2019. Operates under EWF European Federation guidelines. Provides welding certification and training in MAG, WIG, and other welding processes.
• Handwerkskammer FreiburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 1901-founded Handwerkskammer (Chamber of Crafts) is a public law corporation representing craft trades in the region. Key role in dual vocational education system, maintaining the Handwerks- und Lehrlingsrolle (craft and apprenticeship registry). Cooperates through its Gewerbe Akademie Schopfheim for inter-company training and continuing education courses.
• Kreishandwerkerschaft LörrachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmbrella organization for craft guilds in Landkreis Lörrach, representing collective interests of tradespeople and member guilds. Led by elected Kreishandwerksmeister Martin Ranz.
• Gewerbe Akademie SchopfheimcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducational arm of Handwerkskammer Freiburg located in Schopfheim, providing inter-company training (ÜBA) and continuing education courses. Features workshops and theory rooms; operates a cafeteria with daily meal options.
• SAK Lörrach (Ausbildungswohnheim)minorOthersTraining residential home operated by SAK Lörrach for students with longer commute distances. Offers WLAN, TV rooms, leisure and sports facilities.
• Johann-Peter-Hebel-Schule SBBZ SchopfheimcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation class (Kooperationsklasse) program combining Johann-Peter-Hebel Förderschule with Gewerbeschule. Students spend first year (Koop9) at the special needs school with one day practical training at Gewerbeschule; second year (1BSAVK) primarily at Gewerbeschule. Enables students to obtain AV-Abschluss or Hauptschulabschluss-equivalent qualification.
• Kaufmännische Schule SchopfheimcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of shared Berufsschulzentrum (vocational school center) with co-located facilities including shared auditorium (Aula). Jointly organizes Ausbildungsbörse career fair.
• College of Tramore Road Campus, Cork, IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrish partner school sending carpentry apprentices for internships with local Schreiner companies through exchange program. Students from Ireland complete practical training placements at firms like König in Lörrach-Stetten, Kirste in Lörrach, Rümmele in Zell, and Itzin in Schopfheim.
• Gewerbeschule Rheinfelden, Gewerbeschule Lörrach, Gewerbeschule Bad SäckingenminorOthersRegional network of neighboring vocational schools for student exchanges, collaborative events, and shared best practices.
• Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Berufsberatung (career counseling) services on-site at the school, advising on career choices, training opportunities, and job market information.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gewerbe Akademie Schopfheim: The continuing-education and inter-company training (ÜBA) arm of Handwerkskammer Freiburg located in Schopfheim. It shares the broader Schopfheim training ecosystem with Gewerbeschule Schopfheim, including cafeteria and workshop facilities, and operates a directly adjacent training mission for skilled trades.
• Gewerbeschule Lörrach: A neighboring vocational school in the same Landkreis Lörrach referenced as part of the regional school network for student exchanges, collaborative events, and shared best practices. It delivers comparable Handwerk dual-education programs in the same district.
• Kaufmännische Schule Schopfheim: The commercial-business school co-located with Gewerbeschule Schopfheim in the Berufsschulzentrum. They share facilities (including the Aula auditorium) and jointly organize the Ausbildungsbörse career fair, making them the closest institutional peer in the same building.
• Gewerbeschule Bad Säckingen: Another vocational school in the regional Berufsschulzentrum network listed as a cooperation partner for student exchanges and best-practice sharing, offering comparable Handwerk-focused dual vocational training in the Landkreis Lörrach area.
• Gewerbeschule Rheinfelden: A regional vocational school in the same school network, partnering on student exchanges and collaborative events. It offers overlapping trade-focused dual education in the immediate catchment area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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