ProArbeit kAöR

What ProArbeit kAöR does

ProArbeit kAöR is the municipal employment-promotion agency (Kommunale Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts) of Landkreis Osterholz in Lower Saxony, Germany, headquartered in Osterholz-Scharmbeck. It functions as the official Jobcenter for the district, administering unemployment-benefit casework, job-matching via its Stellenbörse board, and a portfolio of sub-branded programs: AusbildungsNetzwerk OHZ and AusbildungsNetzwerk Pflege (PiP) for vocational and nursing apprenticeships; Koordinierungsstelle Frauen & Wirtschaft for women's professional development; OHZ Power and Start@5 for entrepreneurship workshops; and Musterhaus zum Wohnen mit Zukunft as a community demonstration center. It also coordinates regional workforce initiatives through the Fachkräftebündnis Elbe-Weser alliance.

The organization operates with a small staff of 12 employees, delivering services free of charge to the district's roughly 115,000 residents and local SMEs. It has no proprietary technology platform, no disclosed AI capabilities, no mobile apps, and no APIs; service delivery relies on a conventional website, a job board, in-person consultations at Kreishaus II, and community events. It holds a regional "Ausgezeichnet Familienfreundlich" workplace certification and partners with the ADFC cycling club, Polizei Verden/Osterholz, Bremer Senior Services, and the Amt für Kreisentwicklung for cross-program outreach.

As a public-law institution wholly owned by Landkreis Osterholz, ProArbeit is funded through district appropriations and federal/state employment-program budgets; no commercial revenue, pricing, or private investment is involved. Its mandate spans job-placement, qualification, employer recruitment support, immigrant integration (notably for Ukrainian refugees), apprenticeship coordination, women's career re-entry, and—most recently—climate-adaptation workforce placement, all within a single rural district geography.

Name

ProArbeit kAöR

Legal name

ProArbeit kAöR (Kommunale Anstalt öffentlichen Rechts des Landkreises Osterholz)

Website

https://proarbeit-ohz.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ProArbeit kAöR is the municipal Jobcenter and employment-promotion agency of Landkreis Osterholz, Germany, delivering job placement, apprenticeship networks, women's career programs, and entrepreneurship workshops free of charge to district residents and local SMEs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Employment Services

NAICS

Administration of Human Resource Programs (9231), Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Labor, Employment Standards & Workforce Development Administration (BPAIABAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Professional Employer Organization (PEO) / Co-Employment Services (BPACAHAB)

Keywords

• Public employment services
• Job placement services
• Vocational training programs
• Workforce development
• Unemployment benefits administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Osterholz-Scharmbeck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ProArbeit kAöR is the official employment promotion agency (Kommunale Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts) of Landkreis Osterholz, operating as the district's Jobcenter. It provides job placement, unemployment benefits administration, career counseling, qualification and training programs, apprenticeship placement, and workforce development support for job seekers, women, young professionals, and local employers in the region. Services are delivered free of charge and funded through public sources.

Product overview

ProArbeit kAöR is a municipal employment promotion agency for Landkreis Osterholz, Germany, operating as a unified service platform. The organization offers a portfolio of employment services including the Jobcenter (job placement and benefits administration), Stellenbörse (job board), and various qualification networks. Key programs include AusbildungsNetzwerk OHZ (vocational training), AusbildungsNetzwerk Pflege PiP (nursing care training), Koordinierungsstelle Frauen & Wirtschaft (women's professional development), Musterhaus zum Wohnen mit Zukunft (sustainable living demonstrations), OHZ Power (entrepreneurial events), and Start@5 (young business training). These services work together to support job seekers, employers, and the local economy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AusbildungsNetzwerk OHZ: Training network for apprenticeships in the Osterholz district
• AusbildungsNetzwerk Pflege (PiP)
• Koordinierungsstelle Frauen & Wirtschaft
• Musterhaus Wohnen mit Zukunft
• OHZ Power

Products and services

• Stellenbörse (Job Exchange) Online job board platform connecting job seekers with employment opportunities in the Landkreis Osterholz region. Operated as part of ProArbeit's official service portfolio.
• AusbildungsNetzwerk OHZ Vocational training network coordinating apprenticeship opportunities and support for young people in the Osterholz region, connecting businesses, schools, and employment services.
• AusbildungsNetzwerk Pflege (PiP) Specialized nursing training network aimed at recruiting and qualifying care professionals to address workforce shortages in the healthcare sector.
• Koordinierungsstelle Frauen & Wirtschaft Coordination office providing workshops, networking events, and support services for women's professional development and career re-entry, including support for women returning after parental leave.
• Musterhaus zum Wohnen mit Zukunft Demonstration center in Osterholz-Scharmbeck offering workshops, training programs, and information events on sustainable housing, e-bike safety training, care-related topics (including Kinaesthetics courses), and professional development for caregivers.
• OHZ Power Event series and entrepreneurship support initiative providing know-how transfer, workshops, and networking opportunities for young companies and entrepreneurs in the Osterholz region.
• Jobcenter Government employment center providing job placement services, unemployment benefits administration, career counseling, and integration support for job seekers in Landkreis Osterholz.
• Qualifizierung und Projekte Qualification programs and projects supporting employment integration and professional development for residents of Landkreis Osterholz.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fachkräftebündnis Elbe-Weser (Skilled Workers Alliance Elbe-Weser)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional skills alliance bringing together employers, educational institutions, and public employment services across the Elbe-Weser region to address skilled labor shortages and promote international workforce integration.
• AusbildungsNetzwerk OHZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork initiative connecting businesses, schools, and employment services to support apprenticeship placement and career orientation for young people in the Osterholz district.
• AusbildungsNetzwerk Pflege (PiP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized network dedicated to promoting nursing and care sector apprenticeships, addressing workforce shortages in the healthcare sector.
• Koordinierungsstelle Frauen & Wirtschaft (Coordination Office for Women & Business)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination office promoting women's professional development and career advancement through workshops, networking events, and support programs. Operated as part of ProArbeit's service portfolio.
• Musterhaus zum Wohnen mit Zukunft (Model House Living with Future)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDemonstration center for sustainable living and care topics, hosting events on housing, e-bike safety training, and professional development for caregivers.
• OHZ PowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntrepreneurship support initiative providing workshops and know-how transfer for young companies in the Osterholz region, covering topics like hybrid founding models and customer acquisition.
• Bremer Senior ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular consultation days held at Kreishaus II where Bremer Senior Services provides advice services for senior citizens in the Landkreis Osterholz.
• ADFC Osterholz (Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with local cycling club for e-bike safety training events held at the Musterhaus zum Wohnen mit Zukunft facility.
• Polizei Verden/OsterholzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with local police for e-bike safety training events to promote traffic safety for citizens.
• Amt für Kreisentwicklung (Department for District Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternal government department seeking to hire a Klimaanpassungsmanager (Climate Adaptation Manager) through ProArbeit's job portal, demonstrating inter-departmental collaboration.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jobcenter Berlin Mitte: A municipal Jobcenter in another German district implementing the same SGB II federal mandate as ProArbeit. Directly comparable as a co-employer/local administrator of unemployment benefits, qualification programs, and labor market integration services.

Emerging players

• DIS AG: A German specialist staffing and HR services provider focusing on professional placement and qualification. Comparable as a private-sector operator of employment placement, qualification, and workforce development services to regional employers.
• Adecco Germany: A major private-sector staffing and direct-hire agency in Germany. Comparable as a private-sector counterpart offering job placement, qualification referrals, and workforce solutions to employers and job seekers in overlapping regional markets.

Broad incumbents

• Bundesagentur für Arbeit: The federal German employment agency that administers Arbeitslosengeld, the nationwide Stellenbörse, and oversees the local Jobcenter system in which ProArbeit operates. Directly comparable as the parent framework governing ProArbeit's job-placement and benefits-administration mandate.

Others

• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit): A federally owned development agency running international qualification and workforce integration programs. Comparable as a publicly funded operator of qualification, integration, and skilled-worker programs targeting similar populations, though at international scale rather than municipal.
• Industrie- und Handelskammer Stade (IHK): The local chamber of commerce in the Elbe-Weser region. Comparable as an adjacent public-law institution supporting regional employers with apprenticeship placement, qualification, and workforce development — overlapping with ProArbeit's AusbildungsNetzwerk OHZ and OHZ Power programs.

Regional players

• Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) Jobcenter: A neighboring Lower Saxony district with its own municipal employment-services structure. Directly comparable as a geographically adjacent rural district providing job-placement and qualification services to a similar population profile.
• Agentur für Arbeit Bremen: The neighboring regional employment agency covering Bremen and Bremerhaven. Directly comparable as a regional Arbeitsagentur/Jobcenter entity serving a defined Lower Saxony/Northern German catchment with similar workforce-development responsibilities.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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