Justus-von-Liebig-Schule

What Justus-von-Liebig-Schule does

Justus-von-Liebig-Schule Mannheim is a public vocational school (Berufsschule) operated by Land Baden-Württemberg and headquartered at Neckarpromenade 42, Mannheim, with a branch location at Gerwigstraße 2-8 (Außenstelle Luzenberg). The institution delivers vocational education and qualification across five departments covering Ernährung (nutrition/gastronomy), Körperpflege (hairdressing/body care), Raumgestaltung (room design), Metalltechnik (metal technology), Holztechnik (wood technology), Elektrotechnik (electrical engineering), and Textiltechnik (textile technology). It serves multiple student segments including apprenticeship-track vocational students (Berufsschule), one-year and two-year Berufsfachschule cohorts, immigrant youth in the VAB-O German language program, students with disabilities in REHA/BVE programs, and adult learners preparing for master craftsman examinations in baking and hairdressing.

The school's core offering is structured around the dual vocational training system common to Germany: part-time Berufsschule instruction paired with in-company apprenticeship across trades such as baker, butcher, confectioner, food retail specialist, room decorator, hairdresser, and hotel/gastronomy occupations. Educational delivery is supported by standard third-party platforms — WebUntis for substitution planning, Moodle for learning management, Sdui for student/parent communication, and the state BewO portal for 2BFS applications — with no proprietary technology stack disclosed. A specialized INDUS/Sonderpädagogischer Dienst staffed by seven special education teachers, plus counseling teachers (Beratungslehrer), school social work (in operation since September 2014), and Chancengleichheitsbeauftragte provide inclusion and support services.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of a German public school: the institution is funded by state budget allocation from Land Baden-Württemberg with no tuition fees charged for standard vocational programs. Limited fee revenue is generated through master craftsman preparation courses (Meisterschule), priced at €870 total for bakers (parts I-IV) and €1,212 total for hairdressers, plus separately invoiced HWK exam fees (~€1,410) and material costs. A registered charitable association, Freundeskreis der Justus-von-Liebig-Schule e.V., supplements school projects through private donations. Enrollment is administered via direct secretariat contact and the BewO online portal for 2-year vocational school programs.

Name

Justus-von-Liebig-Schule

Legal name

Justus-von-Liebig-Schule Mannheim

Website

https://jvls-ma.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Justus-von-Liebig-Schule Mannheim is a public vocational school operated by Land Baden-Württemberg, delivering trade apprenticeships and qualifications across five departments (food, body care, metal, wood, electrical, textiles) to regional students in Mannheim.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cosmetology Schools & Programs (HSALANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hair Styling & Cutting (EDAOALAB), Hair Color & Chemical Services (EDAOALAD), Nutrition, Special Diets & Wellness Cooking (EDAOAKAJ), Sheet Metal Fabrication & Light-Gauge Metalwork Training (EDAOADAD)

Keywords

• Vocational education and training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Master craftsman courses
• Special education support
• Public vocational school

Headquarters

HQ city

Mannheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public school under Land Baden-Württemberg, the school is government-funded. No tuition fees are charged for attendance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Justus-von-Liebig-Schule Mannheim is a public vocational school providing dual vocational education and apprenticeship training across five departments covering Ernährung (nutrition), Körperpflege (body care/hairdressing), Raumgestaltung (room design), Metalltechnik (metal technology), and Textiltechnik (textile technology). Programs include one-year and two-year vocational schools, dual vocational preparation (AVdual), apprenticeship-accompanying vocational school (Berufsschule), and master craftsman preparation courses (Meisterschule) for bakers and hairdressers. Additional offerings cover pre-qualification for immigrant youth (VAB-O), metal/electrical industry initiatives, special education support (INDUS), and counseling services.

Product overview

Justus-von-Liebig-Schule Mannheim is a vocational school (Berufsschule) offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs. The school operates five departments covering: vocational preparation (AVdual, VAB-O, KoBV, FSKOOP), one-year vocational schools (1BFS) in nutrition/gastronomy and hairdressing, two-year vocational schools (2BFS) in metal technology and nutrition/gastronomy leading to intermediate secondary education, apprenticeship programs (Berufsschule) for trades including baking, butchery, gastronomy, hairdressing and room decoration, and master craftsman schools (Fachschule/Meisterschule) for bakers and hairdressers. The school also provides special education support (INDUS), counseling services, and participates in the Startchancen equity program. Educational delivery is supported through integrations with WebUntis (timetable/substitution plans), Moodle (learning management), Sdui (communication), and BewO (online applications).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1-jährige Berufsfachschule (1BFS) One-year vocational school providing foundational professional education in fields such as Ernährung und Gastronomie (Nutrition and Gastronomy) and Körperpflege/Friseur (Body Care/Hairdressing) for students seeking initial trade qualifications.
• 2-jährige Berufsfachschule (2BFS) Two-year vocational school leading to Fachschulreife (equivalent to Realschulabschluss), with programs in Metalltechnik (metal technology) and Ernährung & Gastronomie (nutrition and gastronomy) including profile subjects and practical training.
• Ausbildungsvorbereitung dual (AVdual) Dual vocational preparation program for youth needing support after general education school, combining full-day classes with extensive internship periods to develop professional competencies.
• Berufsschule (Vocational School — Apprenticeship Programs) Part-time vocational school accompanying apprenticeship training across various trades including BäckerIn (baker), FleischerIn (butcher), KonditorIn (confectioner), FachverkäuferIn im Lebensmittelhandwerk, RaumausstatterIn (room decorator), FriseurIn (hairdresser), and various hotel/gastronomy trades.
• Fachschule (Meisterschule) Master craftsman school offering preparation courses for master craftsman examinations in Bäckerei (baking) and Friseur (hairdressing), leading to Bachelor Professional certification.
• Vorbereitungskurs Meisterprüfung BäckerIn Preparation course for the master baker examination, conducted in parts I-IV over approximately one year, with Parts I & II (technical) running September to February and Parts III & IV (general) from February to June or September to January. Course fees total 870 EUR plus material costs and approximately 1410 EUR in additional HWK exam fees.
• Vorqualifizierungsjahr Arbeit/Beruf mit Schwerpunkt Erwerb von Deutschkenntnissen (VAB-O) Pre-qualification year for work/vocational training focused on German language acquisition for immigrant youth, enabling subsequent qualification for Hauptschulabschluss through regular AVD classes.
• Initiative Chance M+E (Metall- und Elektroindustrie) Initiative providing vocational training opportunities in metal and electrical industries for youth who would not otherwise qualify, including practical training in companies, vocational school attendance, and socio-pedagogical support, in partnership with Südwestmetall.
• INDUS / Sonderpädagogischer Dienst Special education support service providing coaching, classroom support, inclusion assistance, and disadvantage compensation for students at risk of not completing their education.
• Schulsozialarbeit (School Social Work) School social work service providing individual counseling, group offerings, support for school activities, and cooperation with external networks since September 2014.
• Beratungslehrer (Counseling Teachers) Student counseling services providing support for learning difficulties, exam anxiety, personal crises, career guidance, and motivation issues through dedicated counseling teachers Anja Gusek and Heiko Scheurich.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arbeitsagentur Mannheim (Employment Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for career orientation and vocational preparation. Supports students in job search and career planning.
• IFD (Integrationsfachdienst)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration specialist service supporting students with disabilities or special needs in vocational training and labor market integration.
• SüdwestmetallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetal and electrical industry association. Partner for Initiative Chance M+E program supporting youth in metal/electrical trades.
• BBQ MannheimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational training support organization.
• Förderband Mannheim e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization supporting youth vocational training. Partner for KoBV program.
• IKUBIZ (Interkulturelles Bildungszentrum Mannheim)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercultural education center supporting immigrant integration.
• Internationaler Bund (IB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth and social services organization.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian organization.
• Freundeskreis der Justus-von-Liebig-Schule e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent-teacher-friends association providing funding for school projects, excursions, competitions, and student support.
• Střední škola gastronomie, farmářství a služeb Jeseník (Jesenik, Czech Republic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2008. Vocational school in food industry and gastronomy. Joint projects include Bio-Nahrungsmittel, Internationale Küche, Tortenwettbewerb. Also participates in European Comenius/Erasmus projects.
• Lycée Régional Anne Sophie PIC (Toulon, France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel and catering school partnership. Joint project 'Croissant trifft Plunder' (2019) combining German and French baking traditions. Funded by Rotary Club Mannheim Rhein-Neckar.
• Istituto Professionale Alberghiero di Stato Pietro d'Abano (Abano Terme, Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2005. Hotel management school providing student exchange opportunities in hospitality sector.
• Zespół Szkół Zawodowych Nr 4 (Opole/Oppeln, Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since November 2006, formal agreement 2007. Hotel and catering school with annual student exchanges. Projects include historical memory culture initiatives. Financially supported by Deutsch-Polnisches Jugendwerk (DPJW).
• Erasmus+ Future 4 Europe Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ project 2020-2022 with 4 partner schools (Toulon, Abano Terme, Jeseník, Mannheim). Focus on student motivation and reducing dropout rates. Initially virtual due to Covid-19.
• Deutsch-Türkisches-Institut für Arbeit und Bildung e.V. (DTI-Mannheim)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman-Turkish institute for labor and education.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DAA Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie GmbH: National provider of adult education, vocational retraining, and integration courses (in cooperation with Arbeitsagenturen). Overlaps with JvLS's AVdual, VAB-O, and Berufsschule offerings, particularly for working-age adults and immigrants.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Vocational training and certification arm of TÜV Rheinland, offering technical and trade-oriented continuing education. Comparable to JvLS's technical departments (metal, electrical, wood) and master craftsman preparation in their career-focused, certification-driven model.
• DEKRA Akademie GmbH: Major German provider of vocational qualification, retraining, and integration courses (including language and labor-market integration). Competes with JvLS's VAB-O and AVdual programs for the same young adult and immigrant cohorts nationally.
• Eckert Schulen: One of Germany's largest private vocational school chains, offering technician, master craftsman, and vocational preparation programs across multiple trades. Comparable to JvLS in scope (breadth of trades and Meister preparation) but operates as a commercial, multi-site chain.

Regional players

• Volkshochschule Mannheim: Municipal adult education center in Mannheim offering language, integration, and general continuing education. Directly comparable to JvLS's VAB-O German language acquisition program and adult learner mission, although broader in scope.

Direct peers

• BBQ Berufliche Bildung gGmbH: Vocational training and education provider based in Mannheim, already a cooperation partner of JvLS. Offers similar dual-training, preparation, and qualification programs for young people in the same catchment area.
• SRH Berufsförderungswerk: Operates vocational rehabilitation and qualification programs, including for people with disabilities. Highly comparable to JvLS's INDUS special-education service and REHA/BVE tracks in integrating learners with special needs into vocational training.

Others

• Industrie- und Handelskammer Rhein-Neckar: Regional Chamber of Commerce involved in vocational training coordination for IHK trades in the Mannheim area. An essential partner for JvLS's apprenticeship (dual) training pathways and a structuring entity in the local vocational education ecosystem.
• Handwerkskammer Mannheim Rhein-Neckar-Odenwald: Regional Chamber of Trades that administers the master craftsman examinations (HWK exams) for which JvLS prepares students (€1,410 exam fees). Not a direct competitor but the indispensable counterpart in the Meisterschule value chain.

Emerging players

• bfz Berufliche Fortbildungszentren der Bayerischen Arbeitgeberverbände: Non-profit vocational training provider affiliated with employer associations, offering preparation, retraining, and dual-training programs. Comparable to JvLS in employer-aligned approach to Berufsvorbereitung and dual qualifications, though operating primarily in Bavaria.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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