Lippe Berufskolleg Lünen

What Lippe Berufskolleg Lünen does

Lippe Berufskolleg Lünen is a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) operated by Kreis Unna in Lünen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, delivering secondary and tertiary vocational education across four departments: Wirtschaft und Verwaltung (Business and Administration), Gesundheit und Soziales (Health and Social Sciences), Ernährungs- und Versorgungsmanagement (Nutrition and Care Management), and Ausbildungsvorbereitung (Pre-vocational Training). Its program portfolio spans dual-system apprenticeships (Büromanagement, Industriekaufleute, Einzelhandel, Lagerlogistik, medizinische/zahnmedizinische Fachangestellte), full-time vocational schools, Fachoberschule (Fachhochschulreife), the vocational Gymnasium (Abitur), Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik (state-certified Erzieher) and Fachschule für Wirtschaft (state-certified Betriebswirt), plus AVIF international preparatory classes and KMK-certified Deutsches Sprachdiplom examinations. Core digital infrastructure comprises LOGINEO NRW LMS, WebUntis scheduling, TaskCards, PEP-Bildungsplattform, Canva, fobizz digital classrooms, and SAP S/4HANA modules for business-process training; on top of this, the school operates proprietary AI/pedagogical assets including the Wizzy AI assistant for curriculum planning, the KI-Buddy System for student-built AI learning companions, a KI-Digi-Labor with VR/XR immersive learning, and a KI-Werkstatt with LEGO Mindstorms and DJI drones. The institution is funded through Kreis Unna's public education budget; no tuition is charged, and there is no commercial revenue model. Distribution is via the centralized NRW school-application portal (schulbewerbung.de), on-campus instruction, and dual-system placements with regional employers (REWE, AWO, DRK and others). The school is part of the Regional Educational Center of Berufskollegs Kreis Unna (RBZB KU), a network of five vocational schools jointly developing regional vocational education, and participates in Erasmus+ mobility and the Bitkom Smart-School and fobizz networks.

Name

Lippe Berufskolleg Lünen

Legal name

Lippe Berufskolleg Lünen

Website

https://lippe-berufskolleg-luenen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lippe Berufskolleg Lünen is a publicly funded vocational school operated by Kreis Unna in Lünen, Germany, providing dual-system apprenticeships, Fachoberschule, Berufliches Gymnasium, and Fachschule qualifications in business, health/social, and nutrition disciplines to secondary and continuing-education students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (61171), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nutrition & Dietetics Schools (EDAHAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nutrition, Special Diets & Wellness Cooking (EDAOAKAJ), Career & Employability Integration Support (Work Culture, Networking, Job Readiness) (EDAIAKAH), Application Support, Matching Platforms & Scholarship Administration Services (EDAIAOAN)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual system training
• Professional certification
• Adult education
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lünen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public vocational school operated by Kreis Unna, the school is funded through public municipal education budgets. No tuition fees are charged to students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lippe Berufskolleg Lünen is a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) operated by Kreis Unna in Lünen, Germany. It provides dual-system vocational training, full-time vocational programs, and continuing education across multiple departments including business/administration, health/social care, and nutrition/hospitality. The school prepares students for professional qualifications, apprenticeships, and career entry in various skilled trades and professions.

Product overview

Lippe Berufskolleg Lünen is a vocational school (Berufskolleg) operated by Kreis Unna, offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational education programs across four main departments: Wirtschaft und Verwaltung (Business and Administration), Gesundheit und Soziales (Health and Social Sciences), Ernährungs- und Versorgungsmanagement (Nutrition and Care Management), and Ausbildungsvorbereitung (Pre-vocational Training). The institution provides dual-system vocational training, full-time vocational schools, vocational upper secondary schools (Fachoberschule), and vocational grammar schools (Berufliches Gymnasium) leading to various qualifications including Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, Mittlerer Schulabschluss, and Erster Schulabschluss. The digital education ecosystem includes S(KI)llsSprint for AI and digital skills development, KI-Buddy-System for AI-based assessment, and partnerships with platforms including WebUntis, Logineo NRW, SAP S/4HANA, TaskCards, and Canva. The school also offers certified programs including the Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD) and Staatlicher EDV-Führerschein NRW.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-time Vocational Programs (Vollzeitbildungsgänge)

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive digital and AI education integrated into all programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• REWE GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerREWE Group operates a major logistics center in Dortmund where LBK students (future retail merchants) visit for practical insights into modern warehouse logistics and supply chain operations. The partnership provides real-world learning experiences for students in commercial programs.
• Bezirksregierung Arnsberg - EU-GeschäftsstellecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe EU Office of Bezirksregierung Arnsberg coordinates Erasmus+ programs and international cooperation. LBK participates in Erasmus+ with support from this regional authority, enabling student and teacher mobility, international projects, and job shadowing opportunities across Europe.
• Hansa Berufskolleg, Märkisches Berufskolleg Unna, Hellweg Berufskolleg Unna, Freiherr-vom-Stein-Berufskolleg WernecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLBK forms the 'Regional Educational Center of Berufskollegs Kreis Unna (RBZB KU)' with four other vocational schools in the district. The network aims to jointly develop vocational education in the region and align it with future-oriented goals.
• AWO Unterbezirk Ruhr-Lippe-EmscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAWO (Arbeiterwohlfahrt) provides internship and employment opportunities for students of the Social Pedagogy faculty. They also cooperate in the praxisintegrierte Ausbildung (PIA) form for educator training.
• Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Federal Employment Agency provides career counseling support through dedicated advisors at LBK and funds vocational preparation programs (Ausbildungsvorbereitung) through measure providers.
• fobizz / 101skills GmbHcoreTechnology or Integrationfobizz provides online training, digital classrooms, and AI tools for LBK teachers to develop digital competencies and implement AI in education in a data-protection-compliant manner.
• BitkomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBitkom's Smart School network recognizes schools that systematically integrate digital teaching development, modern infrastructure, staff qualification, and innovative school culture. LBK is part of this national network.
• DRK Kreisverband UnnaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman Red Cross provides internship placements and potential employment pathways for students in healthcare and social programs.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP S/4HANA education software used at LBK to provide students with hands-on experience in enterprise resource planning, business processes, and digital business environments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• fobizz / 101skills GmbH: Digital education platform and LBK partner providing GDPR-compliant digital classrooms, AI tools, and teacher training. Emerging player in the German edtech space with direct overlap on AI-supported vocational education delivery.

Direct peers

• Hansa Berufskolleg Unna: Sister school in the RBZB KU network of five Berufskollegs operated by Kreis Unna. Offers similar vocational programs and is governed by the same district authority, making it the most directly comparable public vocational education provider in the immediate network.
• Hellweg Berufskolleg Unna: Sister school in the RBZB KU network offering vocational education in similar fields. Direct peer in the same district network that competes for the same regional student pool and employer partnerships.
• Märkisches Berufskolleg Unna: Sister school in the RBZB KU network, also a public vocational school operated by Kreis Unna. Comparable in scale, mission, and target student population, serving the same regional catchment area.
• Freiherr-vom-Stein-Berufskolleg Werne: Sister school in the RBZB KU network operating in the same district. Provides comparable vocational education programs and competes for the same regional student and employer pool.

Others

• Bundesagentur für Arbeit: German Federal Employment Agency that provides career counseling at LBK and funds vocational preparation programs (Ausbildungsvorbereitung). Key ecosystem participant in dual-system vocational training in Germany.
• REWE Group: Major German retail group that hosts LBK students for practical insights at its 75,000 sqm logistics center in Dortmund. Industry partner in the dual-system vocational training ecosystem, providing apprenticeship placements for retail and logistics programs.
• Bertelsmann Stiftung: Major German private foundation active in education policy and reform. Provides thought leadership and research that influences public vocational education in Germany, including programs similar to LBK's digital transformation initiatives.

Regional players

• Bitkom e.V. German digital industry association whose Smart School network has recognized LBK. Operates primarily in Germany and provides ecosystem support for digital education institutions, standards, and policy advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• SAP SE: Enterprise software provider whose SAP S/4HANA is used at LBK for vocational training in business administration and dual system programs. Broad incumbent offering educational ERP capabilities across universities and vocational schools globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/sv.lbk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/lippe-berufskolleg-l%C3%BCnen

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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