Grafenbergschule Schorndorf

What Grafenbergschule Schorndorf does

Grafenbergschule Schorndorf is a public vocational school (Berufsschule) located at Grabenstraße 20, 73614 Schorndorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, operating under the authority of the State of Baden-Württemberg (Land Baden-Württemberg) with the Rems-Murr-Kreis serving as Schulträger. The institution delivers a vertically integrated portfolio of vocational education programs: VABO (pre-qualification year for non-German-speaking youth aged 16-20), AVdual (dual vocational preparation for students without Hauptschulabschluss), Berufsschule (apprenticeship-track vocational theory in metal, electrical, automotive, construction, and health trades), Einjährige and Zweijährige Berufsfachschule (one- and two-year vocational colleges), Technisches Gymnasium (Abitur-track with Mechatronics, Information Technology, and Technology & Management specializations), Berufskollegs (BKFH, BK1, BK2 covering Fachhochschulreife and software development), and Meisterschule (master craftsman preparation in electrical engineering and automotive trades, with the next Elektrotechnik Meister cohort starting February 2027).

The school's core technology is conventional educational infrastructure — Microsoft Teams for collaboration, SharePoint for internal communications (the 'G-Net' internal portal), standard classroom and workshop facilities, plus a public website (gsso.de), Instagram, and YouTube channels. There is no proprietary platform or AI-native technology; AI appears only as a newly introduced curricular topic via the Förderverein continuing education program. The institution co-locates at the Berufsschulzentrum with Johann-Philipp-Palm-Schule and maintains operational partnerships with IHK Bezirkskammer Rems-Murr, regional employers (Firma Still, Firma Schnaithmann, Oskar Frech GmbH), and foundations (Friedrich-Kelch-Stiftung, Rotary Club Schorndorf, Johann-Philipp-Palm-Stiftung).

The business model is non-commercial public-sector funding: the State of Baden-Württemberg provides core operating budget, Rems-Murr-Kreis serves as the funding authority, and education is delivered free of charge to students. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Selected programs qualify for Aufstiegs-BAföG (federal master craftsman career advancement grants) and transportation subsidies from Rems-Murr-Kreis. Student intake occurs via the state-standardized online BewO application platform plus on-campus information events, with no commercial pricing, sales motion, or revenue per student. Leadership consists of Schulleiter Rainer Bay and a small management team. The 2024 cohort delivered the school's best Abitur results on record (39 graduates, average grade 2.3, including a 1.0 perfect score from Len Bauer).

Name

Grafenbergschule Schorndorf

Legal name

Land Baden-Württemberg vertreten durch Schulleiter Rainer Bay, Grafenbergschule Schorndorf

Website

https://gsso.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Public vocational school in Schorndorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, operated by the State of Baden-Württemberg, delivering programs from German-language integration and pre-vocational preparation through apprenticeship and Technisches Gymnasium to master craftsman certification.

Ownership category

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Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Vocational education services
• Technical training programs
• Apprenticeship education
• Dual education system
• Continuing education courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Schorndorf, Baden-W��rttemberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grafenbergschule Schorndorf is a public vocational school delivering tuition-free vocational and technical education to youth and apprentices in the Rems-Murr region. Its programs span German language acquisition (VABO), vocational preparation for at-risk youth (AVdual), apprenticeship schooling (Berufsschule) covering metal, electrical, automotive, construction, and health trades, technical grammar school (Technisches Gymnasium), vocational colleges (Berufskollegs), and master craftsman training (Meisterschule) for working professionals.

Product overview

Grafenbergschule Schorndorf is a vocational school offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs. The school operates on a platform model with multiple program types that share common infrastructure: Berufsschule (apprenticeship school), Berufsfachschule (vocational college), Technisches Gymnasium (technical grammar school), Berufskollegs (vocational colleges), Meisterschule (master craftsman training), and AVdual/VABO (pre-vocational programs). Programs cover technical trades including metal technology, electrical engineering, automotive, construction, healthcare, and IT, serving students from initial vocational training through to master craftsman qualifications.

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Brands

• Technisches Gymnasium: Technical Gymnasium offering specializations in Technik und Management, Mechatronik, and Informationstechnik.
• Einjährige Berufsfachschule
• Zweijährige Berufsfachschule
• Meisterschule
• AVdual
• VABO
• Berufskollegs

Products and services

• Berufsschule (Apprenticeship Vocational School) Vocational school programs for apprentices covering trades including metal technology, healthcare, construction, electrical engineering, and automotive technology. Complements practical apprenticeship training in the dual education system.
• Einjährige Berufsfachschule (One-Year Vocational College) One-year vocational college programs offering specialized training in automotive (KFZ) and electrical (Elektro) trades.
• Zweijährige Berufsfachschule (Two-Year Vocational College) Two-year vocational college programs in metal technology and electrical engineering leading to intermediate qualifications.
• Technisches Gymnasium (Technical Grammar School) Technical grammar school offering three specializations: Technology and Management, Mechatronics, and Information Technology. Leads to general university entrance qualification (Abitur).
• Meisterschule (Master Craftsman School) Master craftsman training programs for electrical engineering and automotive trades, preparing for skilled trades association (Handwerkskammer) master examinations. Part 3 and 4 covers cross-occupational business management topics.
• AVdual (Dual Vocational Preparation) Dual vocational preparation program combining classroom learning with workplace internships, designed for students without a Hauptschulabschluss to gain professional orientation and qualifications.
• VABO (German Language Acquisition Program) Pre-qualification year for work and career focusing on German language acquisition for non-German-speaking youth aged 16-20.
• Berufskollegs (BKFH, BK1, BK2) Technical vocational colleges offering programs leading to Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences qualification) with specializations in software and web development and technical assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pass rate for Abitur in 2024 with average grade 2.3

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TVB StuttgartminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 November 2024Official partner school of TVB Stuttgart handball first division team since November 24, 2024. Partnership offers students opportunities for tours and discounted admissions to home games.
• Friedrich-Kelch-StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting young talented people in vocational education since 37 years. Awards prizes to top graduates of Johann-Philipp-Palm-Schule and Grafenbergschule annually.
• Rotary Club SchorndorfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwards annual prize to one student from all Schorndorf schools (except primary) for outstanding social engagement within and outside school.
• Johann-Philipp-Palm-SchulecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating school at the Berufsschulzentrum (vocational school center). Joint activities include blood donation campaigns organized by SMV student councils.
• Bergwaldprojekt Würzburg e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature conservation organization providing project-based learning experiences. Students participate in forest conservation work near Schwäbisch Gmünd.
• European Heritage VolunteersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational monument preservation organization. Street construction apprentices work on UNESCO World Heritage site restoration projects in Montenegro.
• Förderverein der Grafenbergschule Schorndorf (weiterbildung-schorndorf.de)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupport association managing continuing education courses including master craftsman programs, AI and machine learning courses, and professional development.
• IHK Bezirkskammer Rems-MurrcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Industry and Commerce supporting vocational education. Deputy director David Fais participates in graduation ceremonies.
• Firma SchnaithmannminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany awarding the 'Preis für Technik und Management' (Technology and Management Prize) to top Abitur students.
• Oskar Frech GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany awarding the 'Technikpreis' (Technology Prize) to outstanding Abitur students in technical fields.
• Firma StillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForklift manufacturer enabling forklift driving license training for apprentices at the school.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Hochschule der Wirtschaft (HdW) Baden-Württemberg: Private cooperative university of applied sciences offering dual bachelor's programs for working professionals — adjacent step up from Meisterschule/Berufskolleg, capturing some of the same target audience for technical careers.

Others

• Förderverein der Grafenbergschule (weiterbildung-schorndorf.de): The school's own support association managing continuing education including the new AI/ML course and Meisterschule programs. Listed as a peer because, operationally, it functions as a separate training entity sharing facilities and faculty.

Broad incumbents

• Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW): Statewide cooperative higher-education institution offering dual study programs in mechatronics, IT, and technology management — the same fields as Grafenbergschule's Technisches Gymnasium and Berufskollegs, but at degree level and at much broader scale.
• IHK Bezirkskammer Rems-Murr: Named core partner of Grafenbergschule; the IHK co-administers Berufsschule oversight and Prüfung processes in the region. Provides parallel vocational qualification and examination services to overlapping apprentices.
• Handwerkskammer Stuttgart: Regional Chamber of Crafts that administers the master craftsman examinations (Meisterprüfung) referenced in the school's Meisterschule programs. Operates adjacent vocational upskilling and Meister preparation across the same trades.

Direct peers

• Robert-Bosch-Schule Stuttgart: Stuttgart vocational school specializing in metalwork, electrical, automotive, and mechatronics with a Technisches Gymnasium — a closely matched Baden-Württemberg peer in scale and trade mix.
• Max-Eyth-Schule Stuttgart: Stuttgart-area vocational school (Berufsschule + Technisches Gymnasium + Meisterschule) covering metal, electrical, automotive, and mechatronics — closely mirroring Grafenbergschule's portfolio mix and dual-education model.
• Johann-Philipp-Palm-Schule: Co-located vocational school at the same Berufsschulzentrum in Schorndorf. Joint activities (e.g., SMV blood drives) confirm direct overlap of catchment, programs, and employer networks, making it the closest comparable institution.
• Andreas-Schneider-Schule Heilbronn: Heilbronn vocational school offering Berufsschule, Berufskolleg, Technisches Gymnasium and Meisterschule in technical trades. Comparable size, structure, and program breadth within the Baden-Württemberg public vocational school network.

Regional players

• VHS (Volkshochschule) Rems-Murr: Regional adult education provider offering continuing education including technical and language courses in the same catchment area. Directly comparable to the Förderverein continuing education arm (weiterbildung-schorndorf.de) for non-degree learners.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubegsso.de/unsere-schule/youtube
• Instagraminstagram.com/grafenbergschuleschorndorf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grafenbergschule-schorndorf

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