Starthilfe Ausbildungsverbund Schwalm-Eder e.V.

Name

Starthilfe Ausbildungsverbund Schwalm-Eder e.V.

Legal name

Starthilfe Ausbildungsverbund Schwalm-Eder e.V.

Website

https://starthilfe-abv.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Support Services (61171), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC), Community College / Training Provider Workforce Pathways Programs (EDAAAOAO), Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM), Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Transition Services (Secondary to Postsecondary/Employment, Life Skills) (EDAJAKAG)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Youth employment programs
• Social integration services
• Career orientation training
• Adult education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Homberg (Efze)

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Vocational Training Programs: Primary revenue stream from publicly commissioned vocational preparation, training, and integration programs funded by the Agentur für Arbeit, Jobcenter, and Hessian state employment programs (ESF, IdeA-Programm). Revenue generated through program fees based on participant placement and completion outcomes.
2. Catering and Food Services: Revenue from the Lehrküche Wabern teaching kitchen operation producing meals for schools, Kindertagesstätten, and the Kreiskantine. Includes catering services for events and the 'Speisen im Glas' (ready meals in jars) convenience product line sold at various retail locations.
3. Administrative Services for Fördervereine: Fee-based administrative support services for school support associations (Fördervereine) including personnel administration, accounting, and funding documentation services in the context of all-day school programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Starthilfe Ausbildungsverbund Schwalm-Eder e.V. delivers publicly commissioned vocational preparation, vocational training, and labor-market integration programs for disadvantaged youth, young adults, and migrants in the Schwalm-Eder district. Operational services include a teaching kitchen, district canteen, catering, school social work at 22 schools, and administrative support for school support associations.

Product overview

Starthilfe Ausbildungsverbund Schwalm-Eder e.V. is a vocational training and education organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs and services. The core offerings include vocational preparation (BvB), outside-company vocational training (BaE), and various support programs like AsAflex for apprenticeship support and Startklar for youth orientation. The organization provides specialized services including school social work, the InteA integration program for migrants, and PUSCH for school-to-work transition. Operational services include a training kitchen, district canteen, catering, and full-day school support (Ganztag). An e-learning platform (E-Start) delivers online courses. These offerings work together as an integrated system where vocational training in practical facilities supports the educational programs, and administrative services like catering and canteen operations serve both as training environments and revenue-generating services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BaE (Berufsausbildung in außerbetrieblichen Einrichtungen) Outside-company vocational training program conducted in the organization's own workshops, enabling youth and adults to obtain recognized apprenticeships across various professions.
• BvB (Berufsvorbereitende Bildungsmaßnahme) Vocational preparation measure for youth and young adults aged 16-25, preparing them for vocational training or employment with the possibility of obtaining a Hauptschulabschluss certificate.
• Q&B (Qualifizierung und Beschäftigung) Combined qualification and employment program for young people aged 14-29, providing training and practical work experience in gardening, woodworking, gastronomy, and labor market entry support.
• AsAflex (Assistierte Ausbildung flexibel) Supported training program offering remedial instruction, social pedagogical support, and stabilization to ensure successful completion of apprenticeships.
• Ready2Care Career orientation and qualification program for the social economy sector, offering modular courses in health, care, and education with practical internships and social pedagogical coaching.
• Startklar Project for professional orientation and labor market approach for young people aged 15-27 with special support needs, offering individualized coaching and practical training under the IdeA-Programm.
• Schulsozialarbeit (School Social Work) Social pedagogical support service delivered at 22 schools across the Schwalm-Eder district, offering counseling, crisis intervention, prevention projects, and networking with parents and teachers.
• PUSCH (Praxis und Schule) Program placing social pedagogical coaches in schools to help students obtain their Hauptschulabschluss through practical experience and individualized support.
• InteA (Integration durch Anschluss und Abschluss) Social pedagogical support for immigrant students in German-intensive classes at vocational schools, helping them acquire German language skills for vocational training transition.
• Lehrküche Wabern (Training Kitchen) Training kitchen facility providing practical vocational training in gastronomy while supplying meals to schools and daycare centers and operating the district canteen.
• Kreiskantine (District Canteen) Public cafeteria serving lunch Monday to Thursday 11:45-13:15, operated as part of vocational training in hospitality professions.
• Catering Service Catering services for events, celebrations, and corporate functions offering buffets, finger food, and desserts prepared by trainees, with budget options of 15-40 Euro per person.
• Ganztag (Full-Day School Care) Support services for whole-day school programs including administrative assistance for parent associations (Fördervereine), financial management, and coordination with school leadership.
• Speisen im Glas (Meals in Jars) Convenience food product line of freshly prepared meals sealed in jars with 1-year shelf life, sold at Starthilfe office, Kreiskantine, EDEKA POLLMER, and Tante Enso stores.
• E-Start Online Courses Online learning platform offering courses in career orientation, job application training, German, mathematics, politics and economics, and practical skills, powered by Tutor LMS.
• Help Point U27 Counseling service for young people and young adults providing career guidance and support during the transition to employment.
• BQS+ (Berufsqualifizierende Sprachförderung Plus) Occupational language qualification program combining German language training with vocational preparation for migrants and refugees.
• Job-Café Integration program helping participants transition into working life through counseling and practical support.
• AGH (Arbeitsgelegenheiten) Work opportunity program providing unemployed individuals with subsidized employment to facilitate labor market reintegration.
• Fördervereine und Schulen Beratung Administrative support services for school support associations (Fördervereine) including personnel administration, accounting, and funding documentation services for all-day school programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1000 Auszubildende have successfully completed their final exams in over 35 different professions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CCL Faubel GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025CCL Faubel GmbH, based in Melsungen, has maintained a partnership with Starthilfe since 2011, providing internship opportunities, trial work experiences, digital company presentations, and facility tours. The partnership has resulted in six BvB (Berufsvorbereitende Bildungsmaßnahme) interns gaining practical experience, multiple Ausbildung offers, and three current apprentices (two Machine and Plant Operators, one Media Technologist). CCL Faubel made a Christmas donation of 5,000 Euro in December 2025.
• Agentur für Arbeit KorbachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Agentur für Arbeit (Employment Agency) Korbach commissions Starthilfe to provide the AsAflex (Assistierte Ausbildung flexibel) program, with the goal of stabilizing training relationships until successful completion and employment integration.
• BerufsschulCampus SchwalmstadtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerufliche Schulen des Schwalm-Eder-Kreises at Schwalmstadt-Ziegenhain is a key cooperation school for InteA (Integration durch Anschluss und Abschluss) program and the host location for the 'jobfit' 2026 Ausbildungsmesse.
• Reichspräsident-Friedrich-Ebert-Schule Homberg und FritzlarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerufliche Schulen des Schwalm-Eder-Kreises, Homberg und Fritzlar, serves as a cooperation school for the InteA program providing social pedagogical care for students with migration backgrounds.
• Radko-Stöckl-Schule MelsungencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerufliche Schulen des Schwalm-Eder-Kreises in Melsungen is a cooperation school for InteA program and organizer of the 8th Melsunger Bildungsmesse 'Bildung bewegt 2.0'.
• Erich-Kästner-Schule Homberg (Efze)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHaupt- und Realschule mit Förderstufe in Homberg (Efze) is a cooperation school for PUSCH (Praxis und Schule) program, providing vocational preparation support for students without qualifications.
• Schule im Ostergrund Schwalmstadt-TreysacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHaupt-, und Realschule mit Förderstufe in Schwalmstadt-Treysa is a cooperation school for PUSCH (Praxis und Schule) program helping students obtain Hauptschulabschluss through practical experience.
• Jobcenter Schwalm-EdercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organizer of the Frauengesundheitstag (Women's Health Day) event with 45 exhibitors, workshops, and lectures, in cooperation with Arbeitsagentur, Frauenbüro, Stadt Borken, and Volkshochschule Schwalm-Eder.
• Arbeitsagentur Schwalm-EdercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in organizing the Frauengesundheitstag event and commissioning various training and integration programs including BQS+ and vocational support measures.
• EDEKA Handelsgesellschaft Hessenring mbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDEKA Handelsgesellschaft Hessenring mbH served as host venue for the 8th Melsunger Bildungsmesse at their Messezentrum in the Pfieffewiesen industrial area, supported by Bildungsfonds Schwalm-Eder and Stadt Melsungen.
• Jysk SE Logistikzentrum HombergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJysk SE provided a facility visit for vocational training participants in warehouse and logistics, allowing hands-on experience with complete material flow operations from goods receipt to shipping.
• 22 Schools across Schwalm-Eder DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchulsozialarbeit (School Social Work) provided at 22 schools across the Schwalm-Eder district including locations in Borken, Homberg, Felsberg, Frielendorf, Fritzlar, Gudensberg, Guxhagen, Melsungen, Neukirchen, Schwalmstadt, and Spangenberg.
• Pflegeschulen Schwalm-Eder-KreiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Pflegeschulen (nursing schools) in the Schwalm-Eder district and BerufsschulCampus Schwalmstadt-Ziegenhain to provide support for Auszubildende in social professions through the Ready2Care program.
• Schwalm-Eder-Kreis (District) and MunicipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization is a consortium of all cities and municipalities of the Schwalm-Eder district established in 1985, providing the foundation for municipal cooperation in vocational training and youth support. The district and municipalities are partners in the Pakt für den Ganztag all-day school program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fortbildungsakademie der Wirtschaft (FAW) gGmbH: Major German non-profit vocational rehabilitation and qualification provider running activation, training, and integration programs funded by Agentur für Arbeit and Jobcenter. Directly comparable in commissioning relationships and target population.
• maxQ im bfw: Vocational training network running BvB, BaE, and integration programs under public commissioning. Direct peer in target population, certification footprint, and German federal/state revenue model.
• BBQ Berufliche Bildung gGmbH: German non-profit vocational preparation and training provider delivering BvB, BaE, and integration programs under AZAV certification. Closest comparable in mission, certification footprint, and publicly-commissioned revenue model.
• Euro-Schulen gGmbH: Non-profit network operating vocational preparation, language, and integration programs across Germany under public commissioning. Comparable in AZAV-certified, publicly-funded delivery to disadvantaged youth and migrants.
• gfa public gGmbH: Public-sector vocational training provider delivering publicly-commissioned BvB, BaE, and integration measures. Direct comparable in revenue model and target cohorts, including migrant integration programs.
• bfw – Bildungswerk der Thüringer Wirtschaft: Vocational training and qualification provider delivering publicly-commissioned BvB, integration, and qualification programs. Comparable in mission, target cohorts, and commissioning model, with strong regional presence.

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie GmbH: Large, established vocational training and certification provider with AZAV-accredited programs across Germany. Comparable offerings in vocational preparation and integration, but operates at much greater national scale and as part of the broader DEKRA group.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Established training arm of TÜV Rheinland offering vocational preparation, certification, and integration courses. Comparable in vocational training offerings but operates as part of a much broader certification and testing group.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/starthilfe_abv?igsh=MWR2ZTcxbTZjNzdmMg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/starthilfe-ausbildungsverbund-schwalm-eder-e.v.

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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