Celjski mladinski center - MCC

What Celjski mladinski center - MCC does

Celjski mladinski center - MCC is a Slovenian non-profit youth organization legally constituted as Zavod CMLC, founded in 1998 and headquartered in a single multi-purpose facility in Celje. The facility integrates a youth hostel, café, seminar rooms, an event hall, and an outdoor atrium under one roof. MCC serves children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 5–30) across the Celje and Savinjska region, delivering concerts and festivals, workshops, vacation programs, sports activities, non-formal education, and information services. Sub-brand units include MCC Hostel (themed accommodation), Infopentlja (youth information and advisory service), MCC Kavarna (café), and a Seminar Center available for rent. The organization also hosts the Europe Direct Savinjska information point, co-funded by the European Commission.

MCC's business model mixes grant-funded programming with modest commercial revenue. The majority of programs are free — including Aktivne počitnice (Active Vacations, a city-district summer program serving 150+ children), FUL FEST, BREAK THE FLOOR Slovenia, MJUZIK Battle, and most youth workshops. Paid layers include hostel nightly rates, select specialized courses (e.g., architectural drawing €160, speed reading €60), and subscription fitness classes (ZUMBA €4.50/session, popping dance, yoga). Ticketed events flow through the Olaii platform. Revenue anchors are municipal co-financing from Mestna občina Celje and 30+ ongoing or past Erasmus+ projects (CIRCLES, TALKaCtive, VOICE, G.O.A.T., MAG-NET, RE:MAKE YOUTH, etc.). Distribution relies on four Facebook pages, YouTube channels, e-newsletters, the mc-celje.si website, Google Forms registration, and partnerships with primary/secondary schools, local community associations, and municipal districts. Technology infrastructure is lean: Google Analytics, Matomo, Google reCAPTCHA, Facebook Pixel, YouTube embeds, Google Maps — no proprietary platform, app, or API; no internal AI/ML capability.

Name

Celjski mladinski center - MCC

Legal name

Zavod CMLC

Website

https://mc-celje.si

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Celjski mladinski center (MCC) is a Slovenian non-profit youth organization operating a single integrated facility in Celje that combines a hostel, café, seminar rooms, event hall, and outdoor atrium, delivering free and low-cost cultural, educational, and vacation programming for children, adolescents, and young adults across the Savinjska region, primarily funded by the Municipality of Celje and EU Erasmus+ grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth Services

NAICS

Other Schools and Instruction (6116), Educational Support Services (61171), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civic Education & Community Engagement (Voting, Local Government) (EDAAAFAC), Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB), Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

Keywords

• Youth community programs
• Cultural event management
• Youth hostel accommodation
• EU youth mobility projects
• Non-formal education workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Celje

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hostel Accommodation: MCC operates an affiliated hostel offering overnight accommodation in Celje, generating revenue through room nightly rates. The hostel features themed rooms inspired by local myths and legends, and participates in the Slovenian Hostels association where Slovenian hostels have received multiple medals.
2. Event Tickets and Venue Hire: Revenue is generated from ticket sales for concerts, festivals (FUL FEST), and other ticketed events. The MCC hall and atrium are also available for rental to third parties.
3. Workshop and Course Fees: Various paid workshops and courses (e.g., architectural drawing course at €160 per participant, tango workshops at €25, ZUMBA fitness at €4.50 per session or €36/month) generate fee-based revenue, with discounts for members.
4. EU and Public Funding: MCC receives funding through Erasmus+ projects (CIRCLES, TALKaCtive, VOICE, G.O.A.T., and others), municipal co-financing from Mestna občina Celje, and EU grants. The organization serves as the host for Europe Direct Savinjska, an EU information point co-funded by the European Union.
5. Café Operations: MCC Café operates within the facility, serving food and beverages to event attendees, hostel guests, and the general public, contributing to operational revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Celjski mladinski center (MCC) is a non-profit youth center in Celje, Slovenia, operating a multi-functional facility with a themed hostel, café, seminar center, event hall, and outdoor atrium. It delivers free and paid youth programs including cultural festivals (FUL FEST, BREAK THE FLOOR), music competitions (MJUZIK Battle), summer holiday activities (Aktivne počitnice), professional workshops, the Infopentlja youth information service, the Europe Direct Savinjska EU information point, and Erasmus+ youth mobility projects.

Product overview

Celjski mladinski center (MCC) is a non-profit youth center in Celje, Slovenia, offering a multi-brand portfolio of services organized around a central youth center (MCC) as the core hub. The core MCC provides cultural events, concerts, workshops, and community programs; it branches into sub-brands including MCC Hostel (themed accommodation and seminar facilities), Infopentlja (youth information and advisory service), MCC Kavarna (café and performance venue), and the Seminar Center (rental meeting facilities). MCC also runs flagship programs and events such as FUL FEST (annual urban music festival), BREAK THE FLOOR Slovenia (hip-hop dance competition), MJUZIK Battle (young music talent competition), and Aktivne počitnice (free summer holiday program). Digital offerings include MCC spletna učilnica (online classroom), Spletne kave (virtual meetups), Spletne izobraževalne igre (online educational games), and Lov na legende (interactive city exploration game). The center also hosts the EUROPE DIRECT Savinjska information point and manages multiple international youth projects including CIRCLES (circular economy) and Next Gen Beats (young musicians). Ba kanal, a partner youth organization, operates within the same ecosystem recording and streaming live music. All services collectively serve youth and the local community through in-person and digital channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MCC Hostel
• FUL FEST

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150 children served in Aktivne počitnice (Active Vacations) program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mestna občina CeljecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMestna občina Celje is MCC's primary institutional partner, co-organizing and co-financing major youth programs including Aktivne počitnice (Active Vacations), participative budgeting initiative 'Celje po moje', and the annual FUL FEST festival. The municipality provides ongoing operational and project co-financing.
• Erasmus+ (European Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCC participates in multiple Erasmus+ projects including CIRCLES (2024-1-SK02-KA220-YOU-000248572), TALKaCtive, VOICE, G.O.A.T., RE:MAKE YOUTH, and others. These EU-funded programs enable youth mobility, project development, and international collaboration.
• Europe Direct SavinjskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCC hosts the Europe Direct Savinjska information point, which is co-funded by the European Union and provides citizens with information about the EU, organizes EU-themed events (Europe Week, European Day of Languages, European Sports Week), and supports EU project coordination.
• Javno podjetje Zelenice CeljeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of multiple local public companies and institutions providing vacation work placements for students as part of MCC's holiday work program for youth.
• Tehnopark CeljeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in MCC's vacation work program, offering students technical and scientific experience in the Tehnopark Celje science center.
• Inkubator Savinjske regijeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional business incubator partnering with MCC on the vacation work program, providing entrepreneurial experience for students.
• Javno podjetje Energetika CeljeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal energy company providing vacation work placements as part of MCC's student holiday work initiative.
• Razvojni center orodjarstva Slovenije TECOSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTool-making R&D center providing vacation work placements in manufacturing and technical processes for students.
• Poklicna gasilska enota CeljeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional fire brigade providing maintenance and operational work experience as part of MCC's student vacation work program.
• Zavetišče za brezdomce CeljeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless shelter providing social services work experience for students as part of MCC's vacation work program.
• Ba kanalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCelje-based non-profit youth organization focused on local music production and audiovisual recording. Ba kanal operates from MCC's café space and organizes and records concerts, building a public digital library of Slovenian authored music.
• Mladinski center Šmartno ob PakiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth center in Šmartno ob Paki co-hosting the Summer Mental Health Camp for Youth with MCC in July 2026.
• Krajevne skupnosti and Mestne četrti CeljeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community associations (KS) and city districts (MČ) throughout Celje co-host Aktivne počitnice programs, providing venues and local coordination for youth vacation activities.
• Popotniško združenje Slovenije (Slovenian Hostel Association)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMCC's hostel participates in the Slovenian Hostels Association, which awarded seven out of nine possible medals to Slovenian hostels, demonstrating quality recognition for the MCC Hostel.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PINA (Mladinska informativna mreža Slovenije): National Slovenian youth information network providing info services, opportunities databases and outreach — the broader incumbent in MCC's 'Infopentlja' category across all of Slovenia.

Direct peers

• Metelkova / Metelkoteka: Autonomous cultural and youth center in Ljubljana combining venue, festival, residency and community programs — a comparable (though larger and more nightlife-oriented) youth-driven cultural hub in Slovenia.
• KUD France Prešeren: Independent cultural and youth-oriented NGO in Ljubljana running concerts, festivals, workshops and community programming — comparable to MCC in its multi-program cultural/youth center character.
• Mladinski center Slovenj Gradec: Slovenian regional youth center running events, EU youth projects and community programs for a smaller city — directly comparable to MCC in scope, target audience and operational model.
• Zavod Mladinski center Maribor: Maribor's municipal youth center offering cultural events, workshops, information services, EU projects and community programming for young people — the most direct Slovenian counterpart to MCC in another mid-sized city.

Others

• SALTO-YOUTH (EU resource centres): EU-funded resource centres supporting Erasmus+ youth work — adjacent to MCC as the upstream training/coordination infrastructure that enables MCC's project management work.
• Eurodesk Brussels / Eurodesk network: European youth information network that local multipliers (like MCC's Infopentlja/Europe Direct) plug into — relevant as the umbrella ecosystem that channels EU opportunity content to MCC's audience.

Emerging players

• Zavod Bob: Slovenian non-profit supporting youth-led cultural, educational and community projects — comparable to MCC in youth development mission but with a smaller programmatic footprint.
• Ljudmila, Art and Science Laboratory: Ljubljana-based non-profit cultural/educational hub combining workshops, exhibitions and community programs with EU project work — a partial peer in the non-formal education + EU project category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCY6KN8VafeV3DoKN7mA84Hw
• Facebookfacebook.com/MCCdogaja
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/celjski-mladinski-center-mcc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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