Društvo mladinski ceh

What Društvo mladinski ceh does

Društvo mladinski ceh is a Slovenian non-profit association (društvo) founded in 1992, registered at Rakovniška ulica 6, 1000 Ljubljana, operating under the Salesian movement and Don Bosco's preventive educational method. The organization delivers free non-formal education, entrepreneurship training, and volunteering programs to young people aged 15–29, operating through twelve local units across Slovenia (including Celje, Maribor, Veržej, Davča, Sevnica, Kodeljevo, Ljubljana, Kotlje, Cerknica, Ankaran, and Želimlje, plus units named Feniks, Kresnička, and Stonoga) and via international exchanges under Erasmus+ and the Don Bosco Youth Net.

The program portfolio spans three pillars. Entrepreneurship programs include the five-day Podjetniški kamp (growth hacking, design thinking, conflict management, visual communications) plus past ESS-supported incubators (Socialni inovatorji prihodnosti, Cehova šola socialnega podjetništva). Education programs include Mladinska akademija (soft-skills workshops in media literacy, emotional intelligence, project management) and Aktivno na spletu (digital-skills training in WordPress, Google Sheets, online social responsibility), plus the award-winning BREZ VEZ(E) DO SLUŽBE employment-support project. Volunteering programs include the 72-hour community-service challenge '72 ur brez kompromisa', the weekend Vicera leadership retreats (3–4 annually, 100+ participants), the 35-year-old Uskovniški tedni program, the monthly Večeri SKG contemporary Christian music evenings, and international youth exchanges. The current cycle adds the Jan 2025–Mar 2027 'Sinergija za trajnostno prihodnost' sustainability and social-inclusion project, co-implemented with Fundacija don Bosko.

Revenue comes from a mix of Slovenian government grants (Ministry of Public Administration, Ministry of Education/MIZŠ), European Social Fund and Erasmus+/MOVIT co-financing, City of Ljubljana (MOL) and URSMar support, individual 0.5% income-tax allocations, bank-transfer donations (IBAN SI56 0205 8003 5279 036), and corporate sponsorships. Pricing is uniformly freemium: all programs are free to participants, with no per-user fees or commercial contracts. The go-to-market is community-led, relying on partner referrals, local-unit outreach, event promotion, a website (mladinski-ceh.si), and email newsletter. Recent scale: ~5,000 cumulative participants, 20,000 lecture hours, 450 trainings delivered, and a state recognition awarded in December 2021.

Name

Društvo mladinski ceh

Legal name

Društvo mladinski ceh

Website

https://mladinski-ceh.si

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Društvo mladinski ceh is a Slovenian non-profit association founded in 1992 that delivers free entrepreneurship, education, and volunteering programs to youth aged 15–29 through twelve local units across Slovenia and international exchanges under Erasmus+ and Don Bosco Youth Net.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL), Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Non-formal education
• Volunteer programs
• Entrepreneurship training
• Community engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Ljubljana

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Support: The organization accepts donations from individuals and organizations. Two mechanisms: 1) Tax contribution allocation (0.5% of income tax per Slovenian law, with tax ID 29724279), 2) One-time donations via bank transfer to IBAN SI56 0205 8003 5279 036 (NLB d.d.)
2. Project Funding and Grants: Funding from government ministries (Ministry of Public Administration, Ministry of Education), European Union (European Social Fund), and local government (City of Ljubljana). Grants support specific programs and youth employment initiatives.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsorship agreements for specific projects or organizational operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Društvo mladinski ceh is a Slovenian non-profit youth association (društvo) founded in 1992 that delivers free non-formal education, entrepreneurship training, and volunteer programs to young people aged 15-29 through 12 local units across Slovenia. Its core portfolio includes the Podjetniški kamp (entrepreneurship camp), Mladinska akademija (soft skills training), Aktivno na spletu (digital literacy), BREZ VEZ(E) DO SLUŽBE (employment support), 72 ur brez kompromisa (volunteer challenge), Vicera, Uskovniški tedni, Večeri SKG, and international exchanges through Erasmus+ and Don Bosco Youth Net.

Product overview

Društvo mladinski ceh is a Slovenian youth organization founded in 1992 operating as a non-profit association under Salesian principles. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs across three core areas: entrepreneurship (Podjetniški kamp, Socialni inovatorji prihodnosti, Cehova šola socialnega podjetništva), education (Mladinska akademija, Aktivno na spletu, BREZ VEZ(E) DO SLUŽBE), and volunteering (72 ur brez kompromisa, Mednarodne aktivnosti, Vicera, Večeri SKG, Uskovniški tedni). The programs serve youth aged 15-29 through non-formal education, skills training, international exchanges, and community service, with recent expansion into sustainability and social inclusion projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Podjetniški kamp A five-day intensive entrepreneurship training program where young people develop business ideas through workshops on growth hacking, design thinking, conflict management, visual communications, and entrepreneurial pitfalls. Designed for youth interested in starting or refining a business idea.
• Mladinska akademija A non-formal education program offering trainings, workshops, and seminars for youth (ages 15-29) covering soft skills including media literacy, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, motivation, project management, game pedagogy, group dynamics, and public speaking.
• Aktivno na spletu A technology skills program that transforms young people from passive internet users into active creators, teaching web technologies, WordPress, Google Sheets analytics, visual communication, and online social responsibility.
• BREZ VEZ(E) DO SLUŽBE An employment support project investing in personal and social capital of youth through seminars, camps, mentoring, coaching, and action learning to strengthen personality, social, employment, and self-employment competencies. Received state recognition in 2021.
• 72 ur brez kompromisa An international volunteer project where groups of young people (ages 15-29) complete a community service project in just three days, addressing local problems with charitable and positive social impact.
• Večeri SKG Monthly contemporary Christian music evenings providing young creators a platform to perform before wider audiences and record their songs, organized under the Salesian Youth movement.
• Mednarodne aktivnosti (International activities) International programs including Erasmus+ youth exchanges, EVS (European Volunteer Service) sending organization, Don Bosco Youth Net membership, and summer animator exchanges across European Salesian organizations.
• Vicera Weekends of holistic growth for training youth leaders and youth workers, focusing on personal development and skills, with 3-4 weekend programs annually for over 100 participants aged 15-30.
• Uskovniški tedni A 35-year-old program providing theoretical, practical, and spiritual care for holistic education of young people aged 15-29, forming responsible and active collaborators and animators.
• Sinergija za trajnostno prihodnost – prostovoljstvo in socialna vključenost A sustainability and social inclusion project (January 2025 – March 2027) co-implemented with Fundacija don Bosko, funded by Ministrstvo za javno upravo, focusing on professional volunteer coordination, local teams, educational support, and environmental campaigns.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5000+ participants, 20000 lecture hours, 450 trainings delivered
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Ustanova Fundacija don BoskocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint implementation of project 'Sinergija za trajnostno prihodnost – prostovoljstvo in socialna vključenost' (January 2025 - March 2027). Funded by Ministry of Public Administration. Focus on volunteer coordination, social inclusion, and sustainable development programs.
• Zavod Mladinska mreža MaMamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in BREZ VEZ(E) DO SLUŽBE project focused on youth employment support and skills development.
• Mladinski center IdrijamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in BREZ VEZ(E) DO SLUŽBE project for youth employment support.
• Zavod NefiksmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in BREZ VEZ(E) DO SLUŽBE project for youth career development.
• Inštitut za razvoj družbene odgovornosti (IRDO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in BREZ VEZ(E) DO SLUŽBE project for social responsibility development.
• Don Bosco Youth Net (DBYN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull member of international network under the Salesian charism. Provides access to programs and training across Europe for organization members.
• Karierno središčesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer center partnership supporting youth employment initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• European Youth Forum: Europe's largest umbrella of youth organizations, representing over 100 national bodies. Broad incumbent — sits in the same EU-funding and policy-advocacy space and influences the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programming that Mladinski ceh depends on.
• Salesian Missions / Salesians of Don Bosco: International Salesian youth-development organization. Broad incumbent — operates the global Salesian youth-education framework that Mladinski ceh explicitly follows, providing shared pedagogical method and brand.
• Don Bosco International: European-level umbrella of Don Bosco/Salesian youth organizations. Broad incumbent — parent network of Mladinski ceh's DBYN membership; provides policy influence, training, and EU-level funding channels that the smaller Slovenian member leverages.

Direct peers

• Mladinski svet Slovenije: National Youth Council of Slovenia representing youth organizations. Direct peer — same target audience (Slovenian youth 15-29), same funding sources (Ministry of Education, MOVIT), and overlapping policy advocacy role.
• Zavod Mladinska mreža MaMa: Slovenian youth NGO operating the Mamka network of youth centers. Direct peer — co-partnered with Mladinski ceh on the BREZ VEZ(E) DO SLUŽBE project and competes for the same Ministry/USM/ESS youth-employment grants.
• Zavod Voluntariat: Slovenian NGO specializing in volunteer management and international volunteering. Direct peer — closely comparable mission in coordinating volunteers and youth placement, often competing for the same ESS and MOVIT grants.
• Slovenska filantropija: Slovenian NGO focused on volunteering, humanitarian aid, and youth engagement. Direct peer — comparable nonprofit in the same donor/grant ecosystem, with similar volunteer-recruitment and international-exchange programs.
• Zavod Ypsilon: Slovenian youth organization running educational, cultural, and youth-mobility programs. Direct peer — comparable Slovenian nonprofit competing for similar MOVIT and Erasmus+ youth-exchange funding.
• Zavod Nefiks: Slovenian NGO focused on documenting non-formal learning and youth volunteering. Direct peer in youth volunteering and career development; co-partnered with Mladinski ceh on BREZ VEZ(E) DO SLUŽBE and competes for same Slovenian youth funding.

Others

• Movit, Nacionalna agencija: Slovenian national agency for EU youth and sport programs (Erasmus+). Functions as a regulator/funding intermediary rather than a competitor — listed as a financial partner of Mladinski ceh and comparable agencies gate similar grant access for peer youth NGOs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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