Leo-Sympher-Berufskolleg Minden

What Leo-Sympher-Berufskolleg Minden does

Leo-Sympher-Berufskolleg is a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) located in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operated under the administrative authority of the state. Established under its current Schulprogramm in 1999 (amended 2004), the school delivers a broad portfolio of vocational and educational pathways including dual vocational training (Berufsschule) in partnership with regional employers across Elektrotechnik, Metalltechnik, Holztechnik, and other trades; full-time vocational college programs (Berufsfachschule) in Health, Education, Social Services, Technology, and Design; the Berufliches Gymnasium for the Abitur with vocational focus; Fachoberschule for the Fachhochschulreife; and Fachschule for advanced technician and educator qualifications.

The school operates industry-grade technical infrastructure including a 3D printing and additive manufacturing lab (PLA bio-degradable filament, CAD, Slicer), a CNC wood processing center with CAD/CAM programming (bSolid), an Industrial Mechatronic System (IMS) from Lucas-Nülle integrating ERP/MES/SCADA/SPS for cyber-physical training, a WAGO-IO controlled transport band for automation training, and the zdi-MINTlab student laboratory for grades 7-10 in STEM. Digital learning infrastructure is built on Microsoft Office365, Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, the LEO Moodle environment (lernen.lsbk.de), Microsoft Teams, WebUntis scheduling, and SketchUp. Supporting services include individual learning support (INFÖ), peer tutoring (Schülertutorien), school social work (Schulsozialarbeit), career counseling, and language certifications (KMK-Fremdsprachenzertifikat, DSD I PRO for newly immigrated students).

The school's business model is that of a publicly funded educational institution: education is provided free of charge to students per German public education standards, and operations are funded by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, supplemented by EU grants (REACT-EU, EFRE) for digital transformation and STEM lab initiatives. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the institution has no traditional commercial go-to-market motion. Its principal "customers" are students pursuing vocational qualifications and regional companies participating in the dual training system, served primarily through campus-based delivery at Habsburgerring 53a, Minden.

Name

Leo-Sympher-Berufskolleg Minden

Legal name

Leo-Sympher-Berufskolleg

Website

https://lsbk.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Leo-Sympher-Berufskolleg Minden is a public vocational school in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, offering dual vocational training, full-time vocational programs, vocational gymnasium, and technical college across technical, health/social, and economics fields, free of charge to students and funded by the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Minden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Leo-Sympher-Berufskolleg is a public vocational school providing tuition-free secondary and post-secondary vocational education across technology (Elektrotechnik, Metalltechnik, Holztechnik, KFZ-Technik), health/social sciences (Gesundheit, Erziehung, Soziales), and economics/design fields. Programs include dual Berufsschule training with regional employers, full-time Berufsfachschule, Berufliches Gymnasium (Abitur), Fachoberschule (Fachhochschulreife), Fachschule for technician/educator qualifications, and Ausbildungsvorbereitung. Support services include career counseling, individual learning support (INFÖ), peer tutoring, school social work, and language certification (KMK, DSD I PRO).

Product overview

Leo-Sympher-Berufskolleg is a vocational school (Berufskolleg) offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs across multiple vocational fields. The school operates as a unified institution organized into distinct program types: dual vocational training (Berufsschule) in partnership with local businesses; full-time vocational college programs (Berufsfachschule) in Health, Education, Social Services, Technology, and Design; Berufliches Gymnasium for Abitur with vocational focus; Fachoberschule for university of applied sciences entrance; and Fachschule for advanced technician/educator qualifications. Supporting these core programs are specialized student laboratories (zdi-MINTlab for STEM, NawiLeo for natural sciences), individualized support systems (INFÖ, Schülertutorien), language certification programs (KMK-Fremdsprachenzertifikat, DSD I PRO), school social work, and career counseling services. Digital learning infrastructure includes Moodle LMS, Microsoft Teams, and various specialized software for technical education. The school also participates in EU-funded digital transformation initiatives (REACT-EU).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Duale Ausbildung (Dual Vocational Training) Vocational training programs in partnership with local businesses across technical fields (Electrotechnology, Metal Technology, Wood Technology, Automotive, Hairdressing, Food/Hospitality) with block or weekly school attendance schedules.
• Berufsfachschule (Vocational College Programs) Full-time vocational school programs leading to intermediate certificates and vocational qualifications in Health, Education, Social Services, Technology, and Design.
• Berufliches Gymnasium (Vocational Secondary School) Upper secondary education leading to the Abitur (general university entrance qualification) combined with vocational focus areas: Education & Social Sciences, Design, Health, and STEM.
• Fachoberschule Specialized upper secondary programs in Health & Social Sciences leading to the Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification).
• Fachschule (Technical College) Advanced technical education programs including Technical College for Technology (Electrical, Wood, Mechanical Engineering) and Social Pedagogy, leading to state-certified technician or educator qualifications.
• Ausbildungsvorbereitung (Pre-Vocational Training) Preparatory programs for young people without completed vocational training, offering orientation and basic qualifications across various trades.
• zdi-MINTlab (Student Laboratory for STEM) Extracurricular hands-on STEM learning laboratory for students grades 7-10, offering modules in woodworking, CNC technology, and 3D printing, funded by EFRE and state ministries.
• NawiLeo (Science Student Laboratory) Natural science student laboratory offering hands-on chemistry and science workshops for secondary school classes and a trial afternoon for chemistry lab technician programs.
• Schülertutorien (Student Tutoring Program) Peer tutoring program where 12th-grade students tutor 11th-grade students in German, English, and Mathematics, running weekly on Wednesdays during periods 3/4.
• INFÖ - Individuelle Förderung (Individual Support Program) Individualized learning support system enabling students to identify learning progress and gaps, work independently on weaknesses, and monitor their own development using digital tools.
• KMK-Fremdsprachenzertifikat (KMK Foreign Language Certificate) KMK foreign language certification in English for vocational students, available at CEFR levels A2, B1, B2, C1, recognized by employers and some universities.
• DSD I PRO (German Language Diploma) German Language Diploma for vocational schools (Level B1) offered to newly immigrated students to certify professional German language skills for dual vocational training.
• Schulsozialarbeit (School Social Work) Social work and counseling services for students including crisis intervention, individual consultation, and connection to external support services.
• Beratung und Laufbahnberatung (Career Counseling) Career guidance and educational counseling services for students, prospective students, parents, and partner institutions, including subject-specific consultations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 engaged students in Schulsanitätsdienst (school emergency service) since January 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schulamt des Kreises Minden-LübbeckecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial school authority partner for zdi-MINTlab project, contributing to regional MINT education strategy
• Amt für Wirtschaftsförderung und Kreisentwicklung des Kreises Minden-LübbeckecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development office partner supporting zdi-MINTlab and regional workforce development initiatives
• Berufskolleg LübbeckecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner technical vocational college in the decentralized lab network for zdi-MINTlab in Kreis Minden-Lübbecke
• zdi-Zentrum Minden-LübbeckecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral coordination body for MINT education (mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, technology) in the region
• Kreishandwerkerschaft WittekindslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional crafts association partner contributing to zdi-MINTlab with industry expertise and apprenticeship perspectives
• Handwerkskammer Ostwestfalen-Lippe zu BielefeldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Crafts partner providing industry connections and certification support for skilled trades education
• Industrie- und Handelskammer Ostwestfalen zu BielefeldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Industry and Commerce partner supporting dual vocational training and certification
• Arbeitgeberverband Minden-Lübbecke e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional employers' association involved in zdi-MINTlab project for workforce development
• Fachhochschule Bielefeld, Campus MindencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Applied Sciences partner providing academic pathway connections and potential university collaboration
• Jugendrotkreuz (German Red Cross Youth)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on first aid training and education for Schulsanitätsdienst
• WittekindshofminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for photography projects with students in vocational training areas
• Diakonie Stiftung SalemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for practical training and career exploration in social pedagogy and child/youth care
• ORTHOPARTNER Medizintechnik Porta GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical technology company that donated Bluetooth-controlled nursing bed to BF Sozialassistenz program and offers free training
• Klinik am KorsominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinic providing educational visits for Berufliches Gymnasium Gesundheit students

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Eckert Schulen: Large private vocational school group in Germany delivering dual training, Fachschule, and technical certifications across many trades — broader portfolio but comparable program architecture to Leo-Sympher.

Direct peers

• Berufskolleg Lübbecke: Direct peer Berufskolleg in the same Kreis Minden-Lübbecke, co-operating on the zdi-MINTlab decentralized lab network; offers overlapping vocational programs in the same regional catchment.

Regional players

• Industrie- und Handelskammer Ostwestfalen zu Bielefeld: IHK supporting dual vocational training and certification in the same region; co-governs apprenticeship exams for IHK-track programs at Berufskollegs.
• Handwerkskammer Ostwestfalen-Lippe zu Bielefeld: Regional Chamber of Crafts partner of the school; runs its own vocational training programs and master-craftsman pathways in the same OWL region.

Emerging players

• Fachhochschule Bielefeld, Campus Minden: University of Applied Sciences co-located in Minden and explicitly listed as a partner; provides the academic pathway that receives Berufliches Gymnasium and Fachoberschule graduates.

Others

• Diakonie Stiftung Salem: Cooperation partner for practical training in social pedagogy and youth care; a peer in the social-vocational education ecosystem.
• Wittekindshof: Social/incare provider partner for photography projects and special education cooperation; comparable in welfare/social pedagogy domain relevant to BF Sozialassistenz.
• zdi-Zentrum Minden-Lübbecke: Regional coordination body for MINT education; common infrastructure partner in zdi-MINTlab and orchestrator of STEM outreach across competing schools.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/leo.sympher.bk
• Instagraminstagram.com/leo.sympher.berufskolleg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/leo-sympher-berufskolleg-minden

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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