What Karaliaus Mindaugo Profesinio Mokymo Centras does

Karaliaus Mindaugo Profesinio Mokymo Centras (also operating under the brand Kaupa.lt) is a Lithuanian public vocational training institution (viešoji įstaiga) established around 1944, operating under the oversight of the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport. It self-describes as the largest vocational training centre in Lithuania's service sector, with a headquarters at Karaliaus Mindaugo pr. 11 in Kaunas and a coastal branch (Pajūrio skyrius) at Gedimino g. 5 in Palanga, employing roughly 45 staff across administrative, instructional, and specialist roles (corruption prevention, occupational safety, HR).

Its service offering is organised across three program tracks — GROŽIO KRYPTIS (beauty: cosmetology, hairdressing, makeup, floristry, textile/sewing), SVEIKATOS IR SOCIALINĖS GEROVĖS KRYPTIS (health/welfare: therapeutic massage, paramedicine, nursing assistant, childcare), and VERSLO KRYPTIS (business: digital marketing, insurance, real estate, event management, accounting, finance). Programs are delivered through formal vocational training (initial qualification), continuing professional training for adults (1 day to 150 working days), and modular clubs for 9–12 grade students via an optional distance learning system (nuotolinis mokymas). Supporting services include a Competency Assessment Centre, an Information and Career Centre, an on-site dormitory, and student-delivered public services (hairdressing, massage, dog grooming, laundry).

Revenue is primarily state-funded tuition for first-qualification students under the Lithuanian state budget, with one additional state-funded continuing education seat per learner. Fee-based continuing education is offered for second-and-subsequent qualifications with up to 50% discounts and prior-learning credit applied against fees. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via in-person campus enrollment, dedicated admissions phone lines at +370 626 64580 (Kaunas) and +370 616 78427 (Palanga), email, and the national mokausi.lt platform; new enrollees are also recruited through school outreach and career orientation days. International mobility is delivered through Erasmus+ accreditation with partners across Greece, Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Finland, and Germany.

Name

Karaliaus Mindaugo Profesinio Mokymo Centras

Legal name

Karaliaus Mindaugo profesinio mokymo centras

Website

https://kaupa.lt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Karaliaus Mindaugo Profesinio Mokymo Centras is a Lithuanian state-funded public vocational training centre, the largest in the country's service sector, delivering initial and continuing vocational qualifications in beauty, health/social welfare, and business across two campuses in Kaunas and Palanga.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cosmetology (General) (EDAOALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hair Styling & Cutting (EDAOALAB), Beauty & Personal Care Skills (Makeup, Skincare, Hair Styling) (EDAAAGAM)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Beauty sector education
• Health welfare training
• Business vocational programs
• Continuing professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaunas

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State-Funded Vocational Training (Free Tier): Free vocational training for persons acquiring their first qualification (having completed primary or secondary education), funded by the Lithuanian state budget. Also one state-funded seat available for continuing education for those who already hold one prior qualification.
2. Fee-Based Continuing Vocational Training: Tuition-based programs for persons who have already acquired two prior qualifications and for all continuing (tęstinis) professional training programs. Discounts of up to 50% on program fees are available. Prior learning can be recognized to reduce program duration and cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Karaliaus Mindaugo Profesinio Mokymo Centras is a public vocational training institution that delivers state-recognized initial and continuing vocational qualifications across three program tracks: Beauty (cosmetology, hairdressing, makeup artistry, floristry, tailoring), Health and Social Welfare (therapeutic massage, paramedicine, nursing assistant, childcare), and Business (digital marketing, insurance, real estate, event management, accounting). It is the largest service-sector vocational training centre in Lithuania, operating campuses in Kaunas and Palanga, and combines in-person training with a proprietary distance learning system.

Product overview

Karaliaus Mindaugo Profesinio Mokymo Centras is the largest vocational training center in Lithuania's service sector, offering a unified platform of educational services organized across three main program tracks: GROŽIO KRYPTIS (Beauty), SVEIKATOS IR SOCIALINĖS GEROVĖS KRYPTIS (Health and Social Welfare), and VERSLO KRYPTIS (Business). The center provides primary vocational training programs for initial qualification, continuing professional education for adults, and modular training options for secondary school students. Supporting services include a Competency Assessment Center for validating work-acquired skills, an Information and Career Center for guidance, dormitory accommodations, and public-facing commercial services (hairdressing, cosmetology, massage, floristry) where students gain practical experience. Programs are delivered at facilities in Kaunas (main campus) and Palanga (coastal branch).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Profesinės mokymo programos (Professional Training Programs) Initial vocational training programs across three main tracks: GROŽIO KRYPTIS (Beauty) covering cosmetology, hairdressing, makeup artistry, floristry, and textile/apparel/leather/footwear production; SVEIKATOS IR SOCIALINĖS GEROVĖS KRYPTIS (Health and Social Welfare) covering therapeutic massage, paramedicine, nursing assistant, and childcare; and VERSLO KRYPTIS (Business) covering digital marketing, insurance, real estate, event management, accounting, and finance. Programs are available for students after grades 8, 9, 10, and 12, as well as those without primary education.
• Tęstinis profesinis mokymas (Continuing Professional Training)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KIGSA (Kauno individualių gyvūnų savininkų asociacija)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the animal care sector, providing practical training opportunities for the Gyvūnų augintinių prižiūrėtojas (Pet Care Attendant) program.
• Lietuvos masažuotojų asociacija (Lithuanian Massage Therapists Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association in the massage therapy sector supporting the therapeutic massage and massage therapist programs.
• Kauno prekybos, pramonės ir amatų rūmai (Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of commerce providing industry connections and potential apprenticeship and employment pathways for graduates.
• LSMU Kauno ligoninė (Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kaunas Hospital)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical training partner for paramedic and nursing assistant programs.
• Greitosios medicinos pagalbos tarnyba (Emergency Medical Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency medical services organization providing practical training sites for paramedic students.
• UAB Eglės SanatorijaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanatorium providing placement opportunities for health and wellness training programs.
• VDU Botanikos sodas (Vytauto Didžiojo University Botanical Garden)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for horticulture and decorative gardening programs.
• Vytauto Didžiojo universitetas (VDU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity providing potential progression pathways and collaboration in horticulture and related programs.
• NordPlusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic-Baltic cooperation program supporting educational exchange and mobility.
• Erasmus+ Programme Partners (multiple European institutions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple Erasmus+ partner institutions including Action Synergy (Greece), TKNIKA (Spain), Escola Profissional do Minho (Portugal), Essenia UETP (Italy), Accademia europea di Firenze (Italy), MBO RAAD (Netherlands), Nova College (Netherlands), Katholiek Onderwijs Vlaanderen (Belgium), Centrum voor volwassenonderwijs DLT (Belgium), Savon koulutuskuntayhtymä (Finland), Sachsische Bildungsgesellschaft (Germany), Wisamar Bildungsgesellschaft (Germany). Erasmus accreditation obtained for international mobility. Multiple mobility and joint development projects documented.
• Kauno valstybinis lėlių teatras (Kaunas State Puppet Theatre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural institution partner supporting creative programs.
• Nacionalinė švietimo agentūra (National Education Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational education authority supporting educational programs and initiatives.
• International Education Society (IES)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational education society providing international certification opportunities for students.
• Zoopark (Kaunas)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZoological park providing practical animal care training opportunities.
• UAB KIKAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPet supplies retailer providing practical training opportunities for pet care programs.
• UAB OmniteksasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTextile industry partner supporting sewing and textile programs.
• UAB Ortopedijos technikaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrthopedic technology company supporting health-related training programs.
• UAB Drobės KlinikaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing clinical placement opportunities.
• Žemės ūkio rūmai (Chamber of Agriculture)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgriculture chamber supporting equine and horticultural programs.
• Royal Horse Resort žirgynas (UAB Dzūkijos agrocentras)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorse riding facility providing practical training for equestrian work programs.
• VŠĮ Globos ir priežiūros centrasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare and welfare centre supporting social care training programs.
• VšĮ Egzotic sosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing exotic animal care training opportunities.
• VšĮ LesėminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal welfare organization supporting animal care training programs.
• Lietuvos šaulių sąjunga (Lithuanian Riflemen's Union)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecurity sector partner supporting guard and security programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Šiaulių profesinio rengimo centras: State vocational training centre in Šiauliai offering multi-sector vocational programmes under Lithuania's national VTC network. Comparable in mission, funding model, and breadth of programmes; differs in geographic coverage in northern Lithuania.
• Panevėžio profesinio rengimo centras: State vocational training centre in Panevėžys delivering multi-trade vocational programmes across Lithuania. Directly comparable public-institution peer competing for state-funded first-qualification learners outside the Kaunas/Palanga catchment.
• Vilniaus paslaugų verslo darbuotojų profesinio rengimo centras: Vilnius-based state-funded vocational training centre focused on services-sector occupations. Most directly comparable Lithuanian peer given overlapping remit in beauty, business, and service trades, and similar state-funded governance model.

Emerging players

• Tknika: Basque Country (Spain) applied-research and innovation centre for vocational education and training, listed as an Erasmus+ partner of KMPC. Comparable as a specialised VET centre focused on applied innovation, teacher training, and international VET collaboration.
• Escola Profissional do Minho: Portuguese professional school (Escola Profissional) operating under Portugal's vocational education network and listed as an Erasmus+ partner of KMPC. Comparable in mission, programme modularity, and EU-funded mobility focus.
• Wisamar Bildungsgesellschaft: German vocational education and mobility provider listed as an Erasmus+ partner of KMPC. Comparable in international mobility, adult continuing VET, and EU-project orientation, though focused on cross-border mobility support rather than a single campus model.

Broad incumbents

• Kauno kolegija: Kaunas-based state higher-education institution (college) offering applied bachelor programmes, including in business, health and beauty-adjacent fields. Comparable as a same-city Lithuanian tertiary-education provider that overlaps in target learner demographics and career-pathway positioning.
• Vytauto Didžiojo universitetas (VMU): Major Kaunas-based comprehensive university already listed as an institutional partner of KMPC for horticulture and progression pathways. Comparable as a same-region incumbent whose professional-teacher and applied-research programmes partially overlap with the centre's offerings.

Regional players

• Savon koulutuskuntayhtymä (Sakky): Finnish vocational education federation in the Savo region and listed Erasmus+ partner of KMPC. Comparable as a public-sector multi-sector VET provider with apprenticeship (pameistrystė-equivalent) formats, but operating under Finland's VET governance and serving a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

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