Gisbert-von-Romberg-Berufskolleg

What Gisbert-von-Romberg-Berufskolleg does

Gisbert-von-Romberg-Berufskolleg is a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) operated by the City of Dortmund in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, delivering vocational education and training under the regulatory authority of the Land NRW. The institution serves students and apprentices across three core divisions: Education/Social Care (Erziehung/Soziales/Pflege), Food and Hospitality (Nahrungs- und Gastgewerbe), and Nutrition/Household Management (Ernährung und Versorgung/Hauswirtschaft). Its product portfolio comprises approximately 15 distinct programs including dual-system apprenticeships (Bäcker/in, Konditor/in, Köchin/Koch, Hotelfachmann/-frau, Restaurantfachmann/-frau, Fleischer/in), full-time vocational schools (Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik, Fachschule für Heilerziehungspflege, Berufsfachschule für Kinderpflege, Berufsfachschule für Sozialassistenz), preparatory pathways (Ausbildungsvorbereitung, BFS1, BFS2), and specialized programs including Internationale Förderklassen (IFK) for newly immigrated students and Fachpraktiker:in Hauswirtschaft for people with disabilities.

The school's underlying technology stack consists primarily of standard educational software: the IServ learning management platform for digital teaching and communication (with personalized firstname.lastname student accounts), the WebUntis substitution scheduling system, and conventional web infrastructure including Google Maps, YouTube embeds, and Google Web Fonts. There is no proprietary technology development or external API; the technology posture is that of a typical German public Berufskolleg.

The business model is government-funded public education. As a municipal institution, Gisbert-von-Romberg-Berufskolleg receives budget allocations from the City of Dortmund and state education authorities, with education delivered tuition-free. Ancillary student costs may include class trips, workbooks, teaching materials fees, and infection protection briefings. Revenue model is not commercial — there is no tuition pricing, no enterprise contracts, and the entity does not generate commercial revenue. The GTM motion is direct-to-consumer via the school website, municipal registration portals (schueleranmeldung.de), and educational fairs. The school's leadership comprises Schulleiter Klaus Krutmann (OStD) and deputy Schulleiter Torben Holzhauer.

Name

Gisbert-von-Romberg-Berufskolleg

Legal name

Gisbert-von-Romberg-Berufskolleg der Stadt Dortmund

Website

https://rombergbk.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gisbert-von-Romberg-Berufskolleg is a public vocational school operated by the City of Dortmund, Germany, delivering tuition-free vocational training across education/social care, food/hospitality, and nutrition/household management sectors to students and dual-system apprentices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC), Job Readiness Training & Soft Skills Development (EDAKANAD), Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), Immigrant & Refugee Workforce Integration Programs (EDAAAOAJ)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual system training
• Hospitality training
• Social pedagogy programs
• Public berufskolleg

Headquarters

HQ city

Dortmund

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public vocational school operated by the City of Dortmund, the school is funded through government educational budgets and municipal funding. Students attend tuition-free as part of Germany's public education system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gisbert-von-Romberg-Berufskolleg is a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) operated by the City of Dortmund, delivering tuition-free vocational education and training across three divisions: Education/Social Care (Erziehung/Soziales/Pflege), Food and Hospitality (Nahrungs- und Gastgewerbe), and Nutrition/Household Management (Ernährung und Versorgung). Programs include dual-system apprenticeships (e.g., baker, cook, hotel specialist), full-time vocational qualifications (educator, social assistant, childcare worker), integration classes for newly immigrated students (IFK), and inclusive training for people with disabilities.

Product overview

Gisbert-von-Romberg-Berufskolleg is a vocational school (Berufskolleg) operated by the City of Dortmund offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs across three main divisions: Education/Social Services/Care (Erziehung/Soziales/Pflege), Food and Hospitality (Nahrungs- und Gastgewerbe), and Nutrition and Household Management (Ernährung und Versorgung). The school operates as a multi-program institution offering: vocational college programs (Fachschule) in Social Pedagogy and Therapeutic Education; dual vocational training (duales System) across hospitality, food trade, and household sectors; full-time vocational schools (Berufsfachschulen) in childcare, social assistance, and nutrition management; and preparatory programs for vocational orientation. Special programs include International Support Classes (IFK) for newly immigrated students and inclusive training programs for people with disabilities. The institution is supported by digital infrastructure including the IServ learning platform and WebUntis substitution system. The school holds multiple recognitions including Fairtrade-School certification, MINT-freundliche Schule designation, and fobizz-Schule 2025/26 status for digital education excellence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufliches Gymnasium – Erzieher/in und Allgemeine Hochschulreife (AHR)

Quantifiable outcome

• 87.20% quality score achieved in health promotion and school development assessment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Adam's Corner (Walter Blüchert Stiftung)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdam's Corner is part of the 'angekommen in deiner Stadt Dortmund' project by Walter Blüchert Stiftung, Ministry for Schools and Continuing Education NRW, and City of Dortmund. The school participates in IFK student activities through this partnership, which also involves BVB on projects about civil courage and tolerance.
• Fairtrade Deutschland e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFairtrade-School certification requires ongoing commitment to fair trade education and sourcing. The school integrates fair trade topics into curriculum and offers Fairtrade products in the school restaurant.
• Landwirtschaftskammer Nordrhein-Westfalen (Unna)minorOthersThe agricultural chamber provides training regulations and oversight for Hauswirtschaft and Fachpraktiker Hauswirtschaft vocational programs.
• Förderverein 'Verein der Freunde und Förderer'minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe school's support association sponsors student activities, competitions, and awards including the cake competition prizes.
• DASA - Deutsche Arbeitswelt- und Arbeitsschutz AusstellungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Förderklassen visit DASA exhibition for insights into occupational safety and work environments, providing practical learning outside the classroom.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Max-Born-Berufskolleg: Public Berufskolleg in NRW offering similar vocational education programs in technical and social care fields; directly comparable as a state-recognized vocational school operating under the same NRW educational framework.
• Hans-Böckler-Berufskolleg: Public vocational school in NRW offering Berufsfachschule, Fachschule, and dual programs; comparable for program structure and public funding mechanisms.
• Paul-Ehrlich-Berufskolleg: NRW vocational school covering health, social care, and laboratory vocational programs; comparable as a multi-program Berufskolleg serving similar workforce development needs.
• Leopold-Hoesch-Berufskolleg: NRW Berufskolleg offering vocational education across multiple divisions; directly comparable as a publicly funded multi-program vocational institution operating under NRW Kultusministerium.
• Berufskolleg castrop-rauxel: Public Berufskolleg serving the greater Dortmund/Ruhr region with social care, hospitality, and technical vocational programs; directly comparable regional peer.
• Karl-Pollender-Berufskolleg: Public vocational school in NRW providing dual-system and full-time vocational programs; comparable as a regional Berufskolleg sharing the same funding structure and curriculum oversight body.
• Robert-Bosch-Berufskolleg: Vocational school in Dortmund/NRW region with similar dual-system and full-time vocational offerings; comparable for benchmarking program portfolio and employer partnership models.

Others

• Agentur für Arbeit Dortmund (Federal Employment Agency): Federal Employment Agency partner for vocational rehabilitation and training placements; ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, relevant for understanding funding pathways for programs like Fachpraktiker Hauswirtschaft.

Broad incumbents

• Ludwig-Erhard-Berufskolleg: Larger NRW vocational institution with broader program portfolio including economics and business vocational tracks; broad incumbent in the regional vocational education category.

Regional players

• Walter-Hohmann-Schule: Vocational school in the NRW region serving similar dual-system and full-time vocational populations; comparable for benchmarking integration programs and awards structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/gisbertvonromberg_bk?igsh=b2dic3Z3Mmt3dGhp&utm_source=qr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gisbert-von-romberg-berufskolleg

Compliance6 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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