School centre Ptuj

What School centre Ptuj does

School Centre Ptuj (Šolski center Ptuj) is a public vocational education institution (javni zavod) headquartered at Volkmerjeva cesta 19, Ptuj, Slovenia, with approximately 150-200 staff members across teachers and administrative personnel. The institution operates five distinct educational units: the Electro and Computer School (Elektro in računalniška šola), the Mechanical School (Strojna šola), the School for Economics, Tourism and Agriculture (Šola za ekonomijo, turizem in kmetijstvo), the Higher Vocational School (Višja strokovna šola), and the Inter-Company Training Center (Medpodjetniški izobraževalni center — MIC). It also operates a student dormitory (Dijaški dom) and a secondary campus at Vičava. The school serves secondary vocational students aged 15-19 across three program tracks (SSI, SPI, PTI) plus post-secondary professional degrees, in fields spanning electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and machining, computer science, business, hospitality, tourism, and agricultural sciences.

The technology stack is built on standard educational infrastructure: Moodle LMS for course delivery, eAsistent for student management and meal ordering, Google Workspace and Microsoft Office 365 for productivity, Arnes video conferencing integrated with Google Meet and Teams, and Eduroam wireless network access. The institution runs an extensive international mobility program through Erasmus+ accreditation, coordinating student and staff exchanges across 15+ European countries — including Finland, Ireland, Portugal, Austria, Spain, Germany, Malta, Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, and Turkey — with documented placements exceeding 300 participants, primarily brokered through core partners such as BragaMob (Portugal), KEUDa (Finland), ELPROS (Croatia), BFI Burgenland (Austria), Pomorsko-tehnička šola Dubrovnik (Croatia), and BBQ Freiburg (Germany). The school is currently executing a €19.77M NextGenerationEU-funded energy renovation covering 21,384.50 m² of educational facilities, the largest capital project in its recent history.

The business model is essentially non-commercial. Primary funding flows from the Slovenian Ministry of Education (MIZM) for teaching staff salaries, facility maintenance, and educational materials. Secondary funding comes from EU grants — most notably a €19.77M NextGenerationEU co-financing package for energy renovation and the Digitrajni učitelj digital teacher training program (2023-2026). A small ancillary revenue stream is generated from school meal services priced at €3.60 per meal, operated by contractor SLOREST d.o.o. and income-graduated subsidies administered through the Center for Social Work. Student enrollment is administered through the Slovenian national education system, and the school's GTM is community-led — vocational orientation visits to elementary schools (including the Go-Car-Go project), open house events, and Erasmus+ visibility through social media. Corporate training placement is facilitated through the Inter-Company Training Center (MIC) with regional employers.

Name

School centre Ptuj

Legal name

Šolski center Ptuj

Website

https://scptuj.si

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

School Centre Ptuj (Šolski center Ptuj) is a public vocational education institution in Ptuj, Slovenia, operating five specialized schools (electrical/computer, mechanical, economics/tourism/agriculture, higher vocational, and inter-company training) plus a student dormitory, serving secondary and post-secondary students aged 15+ through government-funded and EU-supported programs.

Ownership category

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Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Junior Colleges (61121), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

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Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Vocational education programs
• Secondary technical training
• Higher vocational education
• International student mobility
• Workplace practical training

Headquarters

HQ city

Ptuj

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: Primary funding from Ministry of Education (MIZM) for vocational and professional education programs. Funding covers teaching staff salaries, facility maintenance, and educational materials.
2. EU Project Funding (NextGenerationEU): Co-financing from European Union Recovery and Resilience Mechanism for energy renovation of school buildings totaling approximately 14 million EUR in grants.
3. School Meal Services: Revenue from school meal provision (3.60 EUR per meal) provided by contractor SLOREST d.o.o. Subsidies available through Center for Social Work based on family income.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Šolski center Ptuj is a public vocational education institution delivering secondary and post-secondary vocational programs across five specialized educational units: Electrical and Computer School, Mechanical Engineering School, School of Economics, Tourism and Agriculture, Higher Vocational School, and Inter-Company Training Center. The institution provides nationally recognized vocational qualifications, practical workplace training through employer partnerships, and international Erasmus+ mobility placements across 15+ European countries. It also operates student dormitory housing and cafeteria meal services.

Product overview

School centre Ptuj (Šolski center Ptuj) is a multi-campus educational institution in Slovenia providing vocational secondary education and higher vocational programs through five distinct organizational units: Elektro in računalniška šola (Electrical and Computer School), Strojna šola (Mechanical Engineering School), Šola za ekonomijo, turizem in kmetijstvo (School of Economics, Tourism and Agriculture), Višja strokovna šola (Higher Vocational School), and Medpodjetniški izobraževalni center MIC (Inter-Company Training Center). The institution also operates a student dormitory. Beyond traditional classroom education, the school center offers international mobility programs through Erasmus+ (student exchanges and staff job shadowing), various vocational training projects including the Go-Car-Go electric car project and Solar Village research initiative, and the Digitrajni učitelj digital teacher training program. Students access learning materials and administrative services through integrated platforms including Moodle LMS, eAsistent for meal management, and Google/Microsoft productivity tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elektro in računalniška šola (Electrical and Computer School) Secondary vocational education program specializing in electrical engineering and computer science disciplines, part of ŠC Ptuj's five-unit structure serving students aged 15-19.
• Strojna šola (Mechanical Engineering School) Secondary vocational education program specializing in mechanical engineering, machining, and manufacturing technologies within ŠC Ptuj.
• Šola za ekonomijo, turizem in kmetijstvo (School of Economics, Tourism and Agriculture) Secondary vocational education programs covering business economics, hospitality and tourism management, and agricultural sciences at ŠC Ptuj.
• Višja strokovna šola (Higher Vocational School) Higher vocational education providing post-secondary professional qualifications at the tertiary level, complementing ŠC Ptuj's secondary offerings.
• Medpodjetniški izobraževalni center – MIC (Inter-Company Training Center) Practical vocational training facility coordinating student workplace placements and skills development across ŠC Ptuj's programs in partnership with regional employers.
• Dijaški dom (Student Dormitory) On-campus residential accommodation for students enrolled in ŠC Ptuj programs, supporting recruitment from beyond the immediate Ptuj region.
• School Meal Services (Dijaška malica) Canteen meal provision for students operated by contractor SLOREST d.o.o. at 3.60 EUR per meal, with income-based subsidies assessed by the Center for Social Work.
• Erasmus+ International Mobility Programs International student and staff mobility program offering 2-3 week short-term and 90-day long-term vocational training placements in European countries including Finland, Austria, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Poland, Croatia, and Malta.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students receive Europass Mobility certificates - valued by future employers alongside diplomas
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MITD - Mauritius Institute of Training and DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Mauritius government training institute hosting joint mobility visit with three Slovenian school centers (Ptuj, Nova Gorica, Ljubljana) for vocational education exchange.
• BisolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Slovenian solar panel manufacturer (since 2004) with ~200 employees. Partner in Žuti Patuljak project for photovoltaic education; visited by teachers during project activities.
• KronotermminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Heat pump manufacturer operating since 1976, visited by teachers during Žuti Patuljak project for renewable energy education.
• Pomorsko-tehnička škola DubrovnikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Maritime Technical School from Croatia - partner in 'Žuti Patuljak' (Yellow Dwarf) KA2 project on photovoltaic systems education and 'Go-Car-Go PLUS' initiative.
• OŠ Hodošan (Croatia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2021Elementary school in Croatia - partner in Go-Car-Go PLUS project, hosting inaugural project meeting in November 2021.
• OŠ Matija Gubec Tavankut (Serbia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2021Elementary school in Serbia - partner in Go-Car-Go PLUS project, hosted second partner meeting in March 2022.
• OŠ Ljudevita Pivka Ptuj (Slovenia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2021Elementary school in Ptuj - partner in Go-Car-Go PLUS project with team 'Pivkovi Tehničarji' building electric mini-cars.
• OŠ Olge Meglič Ptuj (Slovenia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2021Elementary school in Ptuj - partner in Go-Car-Go PLUS project with winning team 'OLGOTECH' (sponsored by Spirit Slovenia).
• OŠ Hajdina (Slovenia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2021Elementary school in Hajdina - partner in Go-Car-Go PLUS project with team 'TALUMINKA' building mini vehicles.
• OŠ Destrnik (Slovenia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2021Elementary school in Destrnik - partner in Go-Car-Go PLUS project with team 'TRAKTORMOBIL' building tractor-style mini vehicles.
• OŠ Sveti Tomaž (Slovenia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2021Elementary school in Sveti Tomaž - partner in Go-Car-Go PLUS project with team 'SUPER MARIO E CAR'.
• BragaMobcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Portuguese mobility organization in Braga that has hosted over 300 students from School Centre Ptuj. Coordinates workplace training placements in Portuguese companies and cultural activities. Braga was named European Mobility Destination of the Year 2021.
• BFI Burgenland (Berufsförderungsinstitut)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Austrian vocational training institute - key partner in Go-Car-Go electric vehicle project and mentor training initiatives. Co-developed electric drive systems for student-built vehicles.
• ELPROS - Elektrotehnička i prometna škola OsijekcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Croatian technical school partnership for student and staff mobility exchanges. Includes joint Erasmus+ project 'Smart Home Models' and collaborative professional development activities.
• KEUDA (Järvenpää, Finland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Finnish vocational education institution providing student mobility placements and job shadowing opportunities. Long-term partnership involving 6 students per mobility cycle in IT and vocational programs.
• BBQ (Bildung und Berufliche Qualifizierung) Freiburg, GermanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019German vocational training institute coordinating work placements in Freiburg for student mobility participants since 2019.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Šolski center Velenje: Public Slovenian vocational school center covering electrical, mechanical, and commercial programs. Operates the same multi-unit model under Slovenian Ministry of Education oversight and targets the same secondary vocational student segment.
• KEUDA (Järvenpää, Finland): Finnish multi-campus vocational education institution that hosts ŠC Ptuj student mobility cycles. Comparable as a public vocational provider offering IT and technical programs with a strong international mobility footprint.
• BFI Burgenland (Berufsförderungsinstitut): Austrian vocational training institute and core Erasmus+ partner for ŠC Ptuj's Go-Car-Go electric-vehicle project. Comparable as a regionally focused vocational education provider serving secondary and adult learners with applied technical curricula.
• Šolski center Celje: Slovenian multi-unit vocational school center combining secondary technical, mechanical, and commercial programs. Directly comparable as a public 'javni zavod' vocational institution offering SSI/SPI/PTI tracks and competing for the same national enrollment pool as ŠC Ptuj.
• Tehniški šolski center Maribor: Public technical secondary and vocational school in Maribor covering mechanical, electrical, and technical disciplines. Comparable in scale, governance structure, and program mix to ŠC Ptuj's technical units.
• Pomorsko-tehnička škola Dubrovnik: Croatian maritime-technical secondary school and partner in the Žuti Patuljak photovoltaic project. Comparable as a regional vocational provider with applied technical programs and active Erasmus+ collaboration with ŠC Ptuj.
• ELPROS - Elektrotehnička i prometna škola Osijek: Croatian technical secondary school and Erasmus+ partner of ŠC Ptuj for the 'Smart Home Models' project. Comparable as a regional vocational institution focused on electrical engineering and transport education.
• Šolski center Nova Gorica: Slovenian vocational school center combining secondary technical, gastronomy, and higher vocational programs. Directly comparable as a multi-unit public vocational institution, and a co-participant with ŠC Ptuj in the MITD Mauritius mobility exchange.

Regional players

• MITD - Mauritius Institute of Training and Development: Mauritian government vocational training institute that hosted a joint mobility visit with three Slovenian school centers including ŠC Ptuj. Comparable as a public vocational training authority but serving a different geographic labor market.
• BBQ Freiburg (Bildung und Berufliche Qualifizierung): German vocational training provider coordinating Freiburg-based work placements for ŠC Ptuj students since 2019. Comparable as a vocational training organization but operating primarily in the Baden-Württemberg labor market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/erasmus.solski.center.ptuj
• Instagraminstagram.com/scptuj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/school-centre-ptuj

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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