Hohentwiel Gewerbeschule

What Hohentwiel Gewerbeschule does

Hohentwiel-Gewerbeschule Singen (HGS) is a public vocational and technical school located at Uhlandstraße 27, D-78224 Singen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 1894 and operating for approximately 132 years, HGS serves roughly 1,700 students (Schülerinnen und Schüler) with about 110 teaching staff (Lehrkräfte) across a 40,000 m² campus containing over 120 classrooms and specialist rooms. The institution functions as a Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts under the Schulträger Landkreis Konstanz, regulated by Regierungspräsidium Freiburg, and offers 12 distinct Schularten covering the full educational spectrum from Hauptschulabschluss preparation through to the Abitur, primarily serving prospective students and their families in the Singen/Konstanz region and the broader Schwarzwald-Bodensee area of southern Germany.

HGS delivers its programs through a structured portfolio spanning vocational preparation (Ausbildungsvorbereitung including VAB-O for non-German speakers), one- and two-year Berufsfachschulen in Elektrotechnik, Fahrzeugtechnik and Maschinen-/Anlagenführer, dual Berufsschule tracks for Elektrotechnik, Metalltechnik and Fahrzeugtechnik trades, Berufskollegs (BKC, BKTD, BKFH), a Meisterschule Kraftfahrzeugtechnik, a two-year Fachschule für Technik (Technikerschule), the Technische Oberschule, and a Technisches Gymnasium in four profiles (Mechatronik, Informationstechnik, Gestaltungs- und Medientechnik, Technik und Management). Instructional technology includes modern workshops, laboratories, CAD/CAM facilities, CNC machines, chemistry labs and iPad/tablet-based instruction across all TG classes. The school maintains a curated tech stack with WebUntis for scheduling, Moodle as LMS, Microsoft Office 365/Teams for collaboration, Cisco Networking Academy for IT curricula and SolidCAM for CAM training, while operating as a designated Europaschule with international exchange partnerships with schools in Celje (Slovenia) and Matadepera (Spain).

The institution operates on a publicly funded model with no tuition fees for students and only nominal cost recovery through material fees (approximately €300 for Berufskleidung/Messwerkzeuge in 1BFR, approximately €70 for personal supplies in 2BFMS) and a €15 locker deposit. All operational funding flows from Land Baden-Württemberg and Landkreis Konstanz, with the school legally represented by Schulleiter OStD Stefan Fehrenbach and Stellv. Schulleiter StD Oliver Müller-Molenar. The GTM motion is direct-to-consumer via the centralized BewO (Bewerbungsverfahren) state application system, complemented by event-driven recruitment through Infoabende, Schnuppertage and regional education fair participation. The school also operates an indirect channel with approximately 300 regional Ausbildungsbetriebe that enroll dual-training apprentices, and an alumni/employer testimonial network referencing graduates placed at Airbus, Bühler AG, Adesso and KIT.

Name

Hohentwiel Gewerbeschule

Legal name

Hohentwiel-Gewerbeschule Singen

Website

https://hgs-singen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hohentwiel-Gewerbeschule Singen is a public vocational and technical school in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 1,700 students with 110 teachers across 12 school types spanning from vocational preparation to the Abitur, publicly funded by Landkreis Konstanz and Land Baden-Württemberg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Singen

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public government funding: As a public vocational school (Körperschaft des Öffentlichen Rechts) in Baden-Württemberg, funded by the Landkreis Konstanz and regulated by the Regierungspräsidium Freiburg. No direct revenue from students — education is publicly funded.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hohentwiel-Gewerbeschule Singen is a public vocational and technical school delivering 12 school types (Schularten), including full-time Ausbildungsvorbereitung, one- and two-year Berufsfachschulen (electrical, vehicle, and metal trades), part-time dual Berufsschule, Berufskollegs for chemical-technical and technical-documentation assistants, Meisterschule for automotive mechatronics, Fachschule für Technik for state-certified technicians, Technische Oberschule, and the Technisches Gymnasium with Mechatronik, Informationstechnik, Gestaltungs- und Medientechnik, and Technik und Management profiles. Programs run on a ~40,000 m² campus with 120+ classrooms and specialist rooms, training roughly 1,700 students to obtain qualifications from Hauptschulabschluss and Fachschulreife up to Fachhochschulreife and Abitur.

Product overview

Hohentwiel-Gewerbeschule Singen is a public vocational and technical school offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs across 12 school types. The school operates as a unified educational institution with programs ranging from vocational preparation (Ausbildungsvorbereitung) through to Abitur at the technical gymnasium. Programs include: full-time vocational schools (Berufsfachschulen) in electrical engineering, vehicle technology, and machine operation; dual vocational schools (Berufsschulen) for electrical, metal, and vehicle trades; vocational colleges (Berufskollegs) for chemical-technical assistants, technical documentation, and Fachhochschulreife; master craftsman (Meisterschule) and technician schools (Fachschule für Technik); technical upper school (Technische Oberschule); and technical gymnasium (Technisches Gymnasium) in four profiles (Mechatronik, Informationstechnik, Gestaltungs- und Medientechnik, Technik und Management). The school serves approximately 1,700 students with around 110 teachers across a 40,000 m² facility, maintaining modern workshops, laboratories, and classrooms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ausbildungsvorbereitung (1BSAV) One-year full-time vocational preparation program for students to explore career paths, complete internships, and achieve or improve the Hauptschulabschluss certificate.
• Vorqualifizierungsjahr Arbeit/Beruf (VAB-O) Pre-qualification year with focus on acquiring German language skills (A2/B1 level) for youth without German-language knowledge.
• Einjährige Berufsfachschule Elektrotechnik (1BFE) One-year full-time vocational school for electrical engineering, covering first-year apprenticeship content in theory and practice with four-week internships.
• Einjährige Berufsfachschule Fahrzeugtechnik (1BFR) One-year full-time vocational school for vehicle technology providing theoretical and practical training equivalent to the first apprenticeship year.
• Zweijährige Berufsfachschule Elektrotechnik (2BFE) Two-year full-time vocational school leading to Fachschulreife while providing fundamental electrical-engineering knowledge and skills.
• Zweijährige Berufsfachschule Maschinen- und Anlagenführer (2BFMS) Two-year vocational school for machine and plant operators specialising in metal technology, combining class-based learning with 12 weeks of industrial internship per school year.
• Berufsschule Elektrotechnik Part-time dual vocational school for apprentices in electrical trades (Elektroniker für Betriebstechnik, Energie- und Gebäudetechnik, Geräte und Systeme) and Mechatroniker, taught ~1.5 days/week alongside on-the-job training.
• Berufsschule Metalltechnik Part-time dual vocational school for apprentices in metal-technology trades (Fachkraft für Metalltechnik, Fertigungsmechaniker, Industriemechaniker, Maschinen- und Anlagenführer, Werkzeugmechaniker, Zerspanungsmechaniker).
• Berufsschule Fahrzeugtechnik Part-time dual vocational school for apprentices in vehicle mechatronics with focus on passenger car technology.
• Zweijähriges Berufskolleg Technische Dokumentation (BKTD) Two-year vocational college for technical documentation assistants covering technical documentation, communication design, and informatics, with optional Fachhochschulreife.
• Berufskolleg für Chemisch-Technische Assistenten (BKC) Two-year full-time vocational college for chemical-technical assistants preparing graduates for roles in industry, authorities, and institutes, with optional Fachhochschulreife.
• Einjähriges Berufskolleg Fachhochschulreife (BKFH) One-year vocational college delivering the Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification) through technical physics and general education.
• Meisterschule Kraftfahrzeugtechnik (FRKR) One-year full-time master craftsman school for automotive mechatronics, qualifying experienced professionals for the Kfz-Mechatroniker Meisterprüfung.
• Fachschule für Technik (FTA/FTM) Two-year full-time technical school (Technikerschule) with specialisations in Automatisierungstechnik/Mechatronik and Maschinentechnik leading to state-certified technician (Staatlich geprüfte/r Techniker/in).
• Technische Oberschule (TO) Two-year full-time technical upper school enabling students with completed vocational training and Fachhochschulreife to earn the Abitur (Allgemeine Hochschulreife).
• Sechsjähriges Technisches Gymnasium (6BG) Six-year technical high school starting in grade 8 (grades 8-13), providing Mittlere Reife after grade 10 and Abitur after grade 13, with technical focus on electrical engineering/IT or metal/design.
• Dreijähriges Technisches Gymnasium (3BG) Three-year technical high school (grades 11-13) offering the Abitur through four profiles: Mechatronik, Informationstechnik, Gestaltungs- und Medientechnik, and Technik und Management; iPad-based instruction across all classes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 68 Abitur graduates in 2026, including 4 with 1.0 GPA and 16 receiving praise or prizes for outstanding individual subject performance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, moderate and core.

• Bühl (company logo, Freund und Partner)minorOthersListed as a friend and partner of HGS Singen on the school website. Nature of partnership not specified — appears to be local business supporter/sponsor.
• Glocker (company logo, Freund und Partner)minorOthersListed as a friend and partner of HGS Singen. Nature of partnership not specified.
• Grunenberg (company logo, Freund und Partner)minorOthersListed as a friend and partner of HGS Singen. Nature of partnership not specified.
• Hegau Energie (company logo, Freund und Partner)minorOthersListed as a friend and partner of HGS Singen — appears to be a regional energy company supporting the school.
• Licht und Strom (company logo, Freund und Partner)minorOthersListed as a friend and partner of HGS Singen — appears to be an electrical installation company.
• Wehrle (company logo, Freund und Partner)minorOthersListed as a friend and partner of HGS Singen. Nature of partnership not specified.
• SFZ Singen (Schülerforschungszentrum, sfz-singen.de)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchülerforschungszentrum (Student Research Center) Singen — partner for youth research initiatives such as 'Jugend forscht'. SFZ provides additional research and project opportunities for HGS students beyond regular curriculum.
• Förderverein der HGS (Support Association)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school's support association (Förderverein) raises funds and provides prizes such as the 'Innovationspreis' awarded to outstanding Übungsfirma (practice company) projects. Oliver Maier (Geschäftsführer WEFA) serves as Förderverein chair.
• WEFA (Wertstoff-Familie, Oliver Maier)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiator of the 'Innovationspreis' at the Technikerschule (Fachschule für Technik). WEFA, led by Oliver Maier, sponsors the annual award for the best Übungsfirma (practice company) project.
• Landeszentrale für politische Bildung FreiburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolitical education institution from Freiburg that provides facilitators for educational programs at HGS, such as the 'Ländtag' simulation (planspiel) for TG students on Baden-Württemberg state politics.
• Singener StadtarchivminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingen municipal archive used for student research projects, e.g., the TG10/2 class exploring RAF history in Singen as part of GGK (Gemeinschaftskunde) instruction.
• ~300 Ausbildungsbetriebe (Training Companies)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproximately 300 companies in the Singen/Hegau region serve as dual training partners (Ausbildungsbetriebe), registering apprentices at HGS and providing practical vocational training. These partner companies cover Elektrotechnik, Fahrzeugtechnik, and Metalltechnik trades.
• Exchange Schools: Celje (Slovenia), Matadepera (Spain)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner schools for student exchange programs as part of the Europaschule designation. TG8 students participate in school exchanges with Celje (Slovenia) and Matadepera (Spain).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Max-Eyth-Schule Stuttgart: Public vocational school in Stuttgart offering agricultural, environmental, and technical Berufskolleg and Berufsschule programs — comparable as a state-funded technical vocational school in Baden-Württemberg.
• Robert-Bosch-Schule Stuttgart: Public vocational and technical school in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, offering Berufsschule, Berufskollegs, and Technisches Gymnasium programs — a near-identical operating model to HGS Singen in the same state system.
• Willi-Bleicher-Schule Stuttgart: Public vocational school in Stuttgart with kaufmännische and gewerblich-technische programs, including a Technisches Gymnasium — comparable to HGS as a multi-school-type state vocational institution.
• Carl-Benz-Schule Mannheim: Public vocational school in Mannheim offering Berufsschule, Berufskollegs, and Technisches Gymnasium, including Metalltechnik and Elektrotechnik — directly comparable to HGS in scope and state system.
• Heinrich-Lanz-Schule Mannheim: Public vocational school in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, providing Berufsschule, Berufsfachschule, and Berufskolleg programs across technical fields — directly comparable as a state-funded technical vocational school in the same Schulaufsicht structure.
• Gottlieb-Daimler-Schule Stuttgart: Public Berufsschule in Stuttgart with strong technical and automotive programs, also a Technische Oberschule and Technisches Gymnasium — directly comparable to HGS in offering the full vocational-to-Abitur pathway.
• Werner-Siemens-Schule Stuttgart: Public vocational school in Stuttgart with strong Elektrotechnik, Informationstechnik, and Mechatronik profile offerings — closely comparable to HGS's technical specializations and TG profile mix.

Others

• Handwerkskammer Konstanz: Regional Chamber of Crafts for Konstanz, which co-regulates examinations and apprenticeship frameworks for HGS's Meisterschule and dual-training programs — comparable as an institutional stakeholder in the same regional vocational ecosystem.
• Industrie- und Handelskammer Hochrhein-Bodensee: Regional IHK serving the Singen/Hegau area that co-administers IHK examinations for HGS's dual-training graduates and partner companies — comparable as the regional industry-side counterpart to HGS's vocational mandate.

Regional players

• Ferdinand-von-Steinbeis-Schule Tuttlingen: Public vocational school in Tuttlingen, Baden-Württemberg, with a similar regional profile to HGS Singen, including mechanical and mechatronics programs — comparable as a regional peer within the same Regierungspräsidium oversight area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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