Zespół Szkół Centrum Kształcenia Rolniczego

What Zespół Szkół Centrum Kształcenia Rolniczego does

Zespół Szkół Centrum Kształcenia Rolniczego w Karolewie (ZSCKR Karolewie) is a public agricultural vocational education institution located in Karolewo, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland, founded in 1946 and operating under the regulatory oversight of the Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Ministerstwo Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Wsi). The institution serves secondary-school graduates (ósmoklasíści) and adult learners through a multi-tier educational portfolio: a four-year Technikum offering specializations in Agricultural Technician, Veterinary Technician, Landscape Architecture and Arboriculture Technician, Food Service and Gastronomy Technician, and Agricultural Mechanization and Agrotronics Technician; a two-year basic vocational school (Branżowa Szkoła I stopnia) training cooks and agricultural machinery operators; and professional qualification courses (ROL.04, ROL.10). Practical training is delivered through a teaching farm, landscape architecture workshops, veterinary care facilities, agricultural mechanization workshops, and an on-campus boarding facility (Internat "Kormoran"). The school holds Erasmus+ accreditation for 2022-2027, enabling international vocational placements in EU countries including Italy and Greece, and runs the "Wykwalifikowany rolnik" continuing-education project.

The institution operates as a non-commercial government-funded entity, employing approximately 55 staff including a director (Dyrektor, Ryszard Kawczyński), vice-director (Zbigniew Bodnar), an Erasmus+ coordinator (Dorota Kuchcińska), teaching faculty, and internat staff. Revenue is sourced from Polish government educational subsidies, the Ministry of Agriculture, and EU programs such as the European Social Fund Plus (regional Fundusze Europejskie dla Warmii i Mazur 2021-2027) and Erasmus+. Go-to-market is event-driven: student recruitment relies on Open Days, the school's website (karolewo.com), YouTube and Facebook channels, participation in regional agricultural fairs (Krajowe Dni Pola w Szepietowie), and centralized online enrollment through the Kętrzyn education portal. No commercial tuition is charged for regular programs; qualification courses (ROL.04, ROL.10) may carry fees. Operational technology is limited to the UONET+/VULCAN electronic gradebook platform for student records; no proprietary software, API, or AI/ML systems are indicated.

Name

Zespół Szkół Centrum Kształcenia Rolniczego

Legal name

Zespół Szkół Centrum Kształcenia Rolniczego w Karolewie

Website

https://karolewo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Zespół Szkół Centrum Kształcenia Rolniczego w Karolewie is a public Polish agricultural vocational school under the Ministry of Agriculture, offering technical secondary education in agriculture, veterinary, landscape architecture, food service, and agrotronics, plus Erasmus+ international placements.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Agricultural Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOAOAA

Agricultural Production & Farm Operations

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Agriculture, Horticulture & Skilled Trades

SECONDARYEDAOAOAN

Agribusiness, Farm Management & Compliance

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Agriculture, Horticulture & Skilled Trades

SECONDARYEDAOAOAI

Agricultural Mechanics, Equipment Operation & Maintenance

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Agriculture, Horticulture & Skilled Trades

SECONDARYEDAOAOAF

Crop, Soil & Agronomy Technician Training

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Agriculture, Horticulture & Skilled Trades

SECONDARYEDABALAA

Agriculture & Food Production

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Industry-Specific Professional Training (e.g., Healthcare, Manufacturing, Construction)

Keywords

• Agricultural vocational education
• Technical secondary school
• Veterinary technician training
• Landscape architecture education
• Professional qualification courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Karolewo

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: State-funded educational institution operating under the Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Ministerstwo Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Wsi). Revenue comes from government educational subsidies and potentially course fees for adult education programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ZSCKR Karolewo delivers multi-tier agricultural vocational education through a 4-year Technikum offering specializations in Agricultural Technician, Veterinary Technician, Landscape Architecture and Arboriculture Technician, Food Service and Gastronomy Technician, and Agricultural Mechanization and Agrotronics Technician, alongside a 2-year Branżowa Szkoła I stopnia for Cook and Agricultural Machinery Operator tracks. It also provides professional qualification courses (ROL.04 and ROL.10) for adult learners, on-campus boarding (Internat 'Kormoran'), and Erasmus+ international vocational placements (accredited 2022-2027). The teaching combines theoretical instruction with hands-on practical training on the school farm and in dedicated workshops.

Product overview

Zespół Szkół Centrum Kształcenia Rolniczego w Karolewie is an agricultural educational institution offering a multi-level educational system including Technikum (4-5 year technical secondary school) with specializations in agriculture, veterinary, landscape architecture, food service, and agricultural mechanization, as well as Branżowa Szkoła I stopnia (2-year basic vocational school) with specializations in cooking and agricultural mechanics. The school also offers professional qualification courses (ROL.04, ROL.10) and participates in international exchange programs through Erasmus+ accreditation. The institution provides boarding facilities (internat) and practical training in agricultural settings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Technikum - Technik Rolnik (Agricultural Technician) Four-year technical secondary school program training agricultural technicians with comprehensive knowledge of modern farming techniques, crop production, and livestock management.
• Technikum - Technik Weterynarii (Veterinary Technician) Four-year technical program training veterinary technicians with skills in animal care, veterinary assistance, and animal health management.
• Technikum - Technik Architektury Krajobrazu i Arborystyki (Landscape Architecture and Arboriculture Technician) Technical program focused on landscape design, garden management, and tree care with practical training in environmental planning.
• Technikum - Technik Żywienia i Usług Gastronomicznych (Food Service and Gastronomy Technician) Technical program training food service professionals with skills in culinary arts, food preparation, and restaurant management.
• Technikum - Technik Mechanizacji Rolnictwa i Agrotroniki (Agricultural Mechanization and Agrotronics Technician) Technical program focused on agricultural machinery operation, maintenance, and modern agrotronic systems for precision farming.
• Branżowa Szkoła I stopnia - Kucharz (Cook) Two-year basic vocational school program training cooks with fundamental culinary skills and food preparation techniques.
• Branżowa Szkoła I stopnia - Mechanik, Operator Pojazdów i Maszyn Rolniczych (Agricultural Machinery Operator) Two-year vocational program training operators of agricultural vehicles and machinery with practical mechanical skills.
• Kurs Kwalifikacyjny ROL.04 - Prowadzenie Produkcji Rolniczej Qualification course in agricultural production management covering modern farming practices and farm business operations.
• Kurs Kwalifikacyjny ROL.10 Professional qualification course in the agricultural sector providing specialized skills for the farming industry.
• Erasmus+ Praktyki Zagraniczne (International Vocational Placements) International vocational training program providing students with work placement opportunities in EU countries including Italy and Greece, supported by Erasmus+ accreditation for 2022-2027.
• Internat 'Kormoran' (Boarding School) On-campus boarding facility 'Kormoran' providing accommodation for students with cultural and recreational activities.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stadnina Koni Nowe JankowicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Horse stud farm partner in intent letter signed for potential integration into school structures, creating new opportunities for animal husbandry education and equestrian training programs.
• Stadnina Koni w LiskachcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Horse stud farm partner in intent letter for potential integration, expanding agricultural education capabilities in animal husbandry.
• Stado Ogierów w KętrzyniecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026State horse stud in Kętrzyn potentially being incorporated into school structures, creating new educational opportunities in horse breeding and management.
• European Union Erasmus+ ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Multi-year Erasmus+ accreditation (2022-2027) enabling student and staff mobility for vocational training across EU countries. Students complete internships in partner countries including Italy (Cattolica) and Greece, gaining international work experience and language skills.
• Ministerstwo Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Wsi (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOverseeing ministry for agricultural schools, providing regulatory oversight and funding as the governing body for the school's operating authority.
• Podlaski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego w SzepietowieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural advisory center organizing Krajowe Dni Pola (National Field Days), an annual agricultural event where school participates.
• Zespół Doradztwa Rolniczego w KętrzynieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal agricultural advisory service organizing the Powiatowa Olimpiada Wiedzy Rolniczej i BHP (District Agricultural Knowledge and BHP Olympics) hosted at the school.
• Warmińsko-Mazurska Izba Rolnicza (Warmian-Masurian Agricultural Chamber)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional agricultural chamber providing sponsorship for school competitions and events including agricultural knowledge olympiads.
• KRUS (Kas Rolniczych Ubezpieczeń Społecznych)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural Social Insurance Fund providing sponsorship and support for agricultural education events and competitions.
• ZSCKR w OleszycachminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agricultural school that joined ZSCKR students during Erasmus+ Greece trip in 2024, demonstrating inter-school cooperation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Zespół Szkół Centrum Kształcenia Rolniczego w Starym Brześciu: Sister agricultural vocational school under the Ministry of Agriculture in the ZSCKR network offering Technikum-level agricultural and food-processing training. Comparable in scale, regulatory framework, and target student segment (ósmoklasiści seeking agricultural qualifications).
• Zespół Szkół Centrum Kształcenia Rolniczego w Oleszycach: A partner agricultural vocational school in the same ZSCKR network under the Polish Ministry of Agriculture. Offers overlapping Technikum and Branżowa Szkoła programs in agriculture, food processing, and rural trades, and even cooperates with Karolewo on joint Erasmus+ exchanges, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Zespół Szkół Centrum Kształcenia Rolniczego w Hańczowej: Member of the same ZSCKR network of agricultural education centers supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture. Offers agricultural and rural-trade vocational programs with similar practical-training emphasis and state-funding model.
• Zespół Szkół Centrum Kształcenia Rolniczego im. Władysława Szafera w Marszewie: Another state-run agricultural vocational school in the ZSCKR network with comparable program structure (agricultural technician, veterinary, mechanization) and ministerial oversight. Highly comparable operating model, funding structure, and curriculum mix to Karolewo.
• Zespół Szkół Centrum Kształcenia Rolniczego w Chrobrzu: A ZSCKR network agricultural vocational school in Poland operating under identical ministerial supervision with overlapping Technikum and qualification course offerings. Closely comparable in mission, scale, and target student base.

Broad incumbents

• Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie (SGGW): Poland's flagship agricultural university and the dominant higher-education incumbent in the agricultural training market. Overlaps in agricultural, veterinary, and food science training but operates at a different (university) level and broader scope than Karolewo's secondary-level vocational focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVnfdzS3MmAAqOrKkiqj5lw
• Facebookweb.facebook.com/Zesp%C3%B3%C5%82-Szk%C3%B3%C5%82-Centrum-Kszta%C5%82cenia-Rolniczego-w-Karolewie-485591971473176
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zesp%C3%B3%C5%82-szk%C3%B3%C5%82-centrum-kszta%C5%82cenia-rolniczego

Compliance6 records

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Profiles5 records

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