VMKB - Verein für Motivation, Kommunikation und berufliche Bildung Leipzig

What VMKB - Verein für Motivation, Kommunikation und berufliche Bildung Leipzig does

VMKB (Verein für Motivation, Kommunikation und berufliche Bildung Leipzig e.V.) is a German non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1992 and headquartered in Leipzig, Saxony. The organization operates as a certified Bildungsdienstleister (education provider) with ISO 9001 and AZAV certifications, delivering vocational retraining, vocational preparation, language and integration courses, and state-recognized vocational school training across six locations in Saxony (Leipzig HQ, Leipzig Außenstelle, Torgau, Delitzsch, Eilenburg, Oschatz). VMKB runs three state-recognized Berufsfachschulen covering nursing (Pflegefachmann/-frau), nursing assistance (Krankenpflegehelfer), and social care professions (Erzieher, Sozialassistent), alongside a DVS-certified welding training center at Torgau and a continuing education catalog of 40+ modules for healthcare and care professionals.

The business model is overwhelmingly government-funded. Revenue is generated primarily through contracts with the Agentur für Arbeit, Jobcenter Leipzig, Jobcenter Nordsachsen, and BAMF, with programs delivered via Bildungsgutschein, BAföG, Aufstiegs-BAföG, and Weiterbildungsscheck instruments. A secondary revenue stream consists of unit-priced self-pay tuition for short courses (e.g., €77 to €230 per participant for care continuing education modules; €2,550 for the 300-hour Praxisanleiter program; €3,976 for the 810-hour PDL course). The organization does not operate a proprietary technology platform; delivery is in-person instruction across physical Bildungszentren, supported by a website-based Bildungsfinder self-service search tool and basic video conferencing (Jitsi Meet, Besprechung.net) for consultations.

Customers are primarily funneled through government referral channels (Agentur für Arbeit, Jobcenter, BAMF), with end-users consisting of unemployed adults, migrants/refugees, healthcare trainees, and to a lesser extent employers seeking workforce training. The organization also operates the Trefferia cafeteria under its main Leipzig site as a complementary service. Marketing is primarily website-driven with a presence on Facebook and Instagram, and a recent YouTube content initiative featuring influencer collaborations.

Name

VMKB - Verein für Motivation, Kommunikation und berufliche Bildung Leipzig

Legal name

Verein für Motivation, Kommunikation und berufliche Bildung e.V.

Website

https://vmkb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VMKB is a Leipzig-based non-profit certified education provider, operating since 1992 across six Saxony locations. It delivers government-funded vocational retraining, language/integration courses, and state-recognized nursing and social care schooling primarily to unemployed individuals and migrants referred via federal employment agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Adult continuing education
• Language integration courses
• Nursing vocational training
• Public employment training

Headquarters

HQ city

Leipzig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-funded training contracts: VMKB generates revenue primarily through contracts with public-sector funding bodies including the Agentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency), Jobcenter Leipzig, Jobcenter Nordsachsen, and the BAMF (Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge). Programs such as Umschulungen (retraining), Berufsvorbereitung (vocational preparation), integration courses, and coaching programs are financed via Bildungsgutschein (education vouchers) and other public subsidies.
2. Tuition-based vocational training: Individuals without government subsidy coverage pay tuition fees for certain vocational programs such as forklift training, welding courses, and continuing education modules. Some fees are also payable for specific continuing education certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VMKB is a certified non-profit Bildungsdienstleister in Saxony, Germany, delivering in-person vocational retraining (Umschulungen) leading to IHK/HWK certifications, publicly funded labor-market activation programs (BvB, AsAflex, AVGS coaching, TANDEM Sachsen), BAMF-accredited integration and vocational language courses, and state-recognized vocational school training (Berufsfachschulen) for nursing, nursing assistance, and social welfare professions, alongside continuing education for healthcare professionals. Programs are delivered across six physical Bildungszentren in Saxony, with most revenue flowing through government contracts and Bildungsgutschein vouchers from the Agentur für Arbeit, Jobcenter, and BAMF.

Product overview

VMKB is a certified educational provider (Bildungsträger) in Saxony, Germany, operating since 1992 as a non-profit association. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of vocational education services organized across multiple locations in Leipzig (headquarters), Torgau, Delitzsch, Eilenburg, and Oschatz. The core offerings include: (1) Umschulungen & Kurse - vocational retraining programs leading to IHK/HWK certifications in logistics, sales, office management, trade, and welding; (2) Bildungsangebote/maßnahmen - publicly funded programs including BvB vocational preparation, AsAflex assisted training, coaching for migrants, and family support (TANDEM); (3) Sprachkurse - BAMF-funded integration courses (A1-B1), vocational language courses (BSK Deuföv B2), and specialized language programs; (4) Berufsfachschulen - state-recognized vocational schools for Pflegefachmann, Krankenpflegehelfer, Erzieher, and Sozialassistent; and (5) Weiter-/Fortbildungen - continuing education for healthcare professionals including Praxisanleiter and management programs. The organization also operates the Trefferia cafeteria, a Bildungsfinder online search tool, and a DVS-certified welding training center. Five locations serve as delivery points, with Leipzig housing the main center and vocational schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trefferia: Bistro and canteen operated by VMKB e.V. offering breakfast and lunch meals to students and staff
• Berufsfachschulen für Pflege
• Berufsfachschulen für Sozialwesen

Products and services

• Umschulungen & Kurse Vocational retraining programs and short courses leading to IHK or HWK professional certifications, covering warehouse logistics, forklift operation, painting/lacquering, carpentry, welding, sales, and office management for adults seeking recognized trade qualifications.
• Bildungsangebote / Bildungsmaßnahmen Publicly funded educational programs commissioned by the Agentur für Arbeit and Jobcenter, including coaching, vocational preparation, assisted training, and job placement support services for unemployed and job-seeking individuals.
• Sprachkurse (Language Courses) Language education portfolio including BAMF-funded integration courses (A1–B1), vocational language courses (Berufssprachkurse), specialized German courses for nursing apprentices, and TELC/DTZ language examinations for migrants.
• Berufsfachschule für Pflegeberufe State-recognized vocational school providing generalist nursing training (Pflegefachmann/-frau) through theoretical instruction and coordinated practical placements, established under the 2020 Pflegeberufegesetz reform.
• Berufsfachschule für Pflegehilfe State-recognized vocational school training nursing assistants (Krankenpflegehelfer/-in) with formal certification, established in 2012.
• Berufsfachschule für Sozialwesen Vocational school for social welfare professions offering Erzieher training (educator, from 2015) and Sozialassistent training (social assistant, from 2016) leading to state-recognized qualifications.
• Weiter-/Fortbildungen Pflege Continuing and advanced education catalog for healthcare and care professionals, including practice instructor (Praxisanleiter) training, nursing management (PDL) programs, hygiene, nutrition, dementia care, communication, and quality management modules.
• Leitungsaufgaben in Pflegeeinrichtungen (PDL) 810-hour advanced training program qualifying participants as responsible nursing professionals (PDL), covering management, business administration, psychology, law, and quality management; priced at 3,976 EUR.
• Praxisanleiter/-in für Gesundheitsfachberufe 300-hour continuing education plus 24-hour practicum for practice instructors in healthcare professions, covering professional identity, training planning, examination, and quality assurance; priced at 2,550 EUR.
• Berufssprachkurs (BSK-Deuföv) Deutsch B2 500-hour vocational German language course at B2 level designed for continued learning after integration courses, concluding with the Deutsch-Test für den Beruf B2 (DTB) examination.
• Allgemeiner Integrationskurs (bis B1) BAMF-funded integration course comprising 600 hours of language instruction (A1–B1) and 100 hours of orientation, concluding with the DTZ and "Leben in Deutschland" examinations.
• Sprachprüfungen (TELC / G.A.S.T.) Standardized language examination services including TELC B1 and B2 German exams and the G.A.S.T. Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (DTZ) for integration course certification.
• DVS-Kursstätte Torgau (Welding Training) DVS-certified welding course center in Torgau offering training in various welding procedures (E, G, WIG, MAG, MIG), hand cutting, and hard soldering, including examination and recertification services.
• TANDEM Sachsen Trilateral family support program with Jobcenter Nordsachsen and Jugendamt Nordsachsen, providing 12–24 months of social pedagogical and psychological counseling, job coaching, and community integration services for families with children under 18 in Saxony.
• Coaching für Migranten Individual coaching program for migrants covering job search, résumé preparation, credential recognition, workplace communication, and job placement support with integrated German language instruction.
• Assistierte Ausbildung (AsAflex) Assisted vocational training program providing up to 8 hours per week of tutoring, exam preparation, language support, and conflict mediation for apprentices experiencing difficulties in their dual training.
• Einzelcoaching (AVGS) Individual coaching sessions funded through activation and placement vouchers (AVGS) covering job-market orientation, application support, and professional reintegration topics.
• Berufsvorbereitende Bildungsmaßnahmen (BvB) Vocational preparation programs of up to 12 months enabling school graduates to explore careers in trade, logistics, hospitality, agriculture, metalwork, and construction through workshops and workplace trials.
• Trefferia Kantine On-site bistro and cafeteria operated by VMKB providing daily fresh breakfast and lunch offerings including vegetarian options for students and staff.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Agentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVMKB is an accredited education provider under AZAV, enabling it to receive Bildungsgutschein (education voucher) funding for retraining and qualification programs. The Agentur für Arbeit directs unemployed individuals to VMKB programs as part of reintegration support.
• Jobcenter LeipzigcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJobcenter Leipzig commissions VMKB to deliver programs including coaching for migrants, Wege in Arbeit (WiA), and other activation measures for benefit recipients.
• Jobcenter NordsachsencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJobcenter Nordsachsen jointly funds the TANDEM Sachsen family support program and ganzheitliche beschäftigungsbegleitende Betreuung under § 16 e/i SGB II with VMKB.
• BAMF (Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVMKB is an authorized provider of BAMF-funded integration courses (Integrationskurse) and Berufssprachkurse (vocational language courses) for migrants and immigrants.
• Unfallkasse SachsenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVMKB participates in the 'Schule mit Herz' (School with Heart) initiative run by the Saxon Accident Insurance Fund, which supports health and safety standards at VMKB's nursing and social care schools.
• IKK ClassicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVMKB cooperates with IKK Classic health insurance for Betriebliche Gesundheitsförderung (occupational health management), including joint prevention activities and health days for employees.
• Jugendamt des Landkreises NordsachsenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe TANDEM Sachsen program is a trilateral cooperation between Jobcenter Nordsachsen, the Youth Office of Nordsachsen district, and VMKB e.V., providing family support services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IBB Institut für Berufliche Bildung: IBB is a vocational education provider delivering retraining, continuing education, and AZAV-funded programs across Germany, including digital and in-person formats. Comparable to VMKB in program scope and voucher-based funding model, with a stronger digital/hybrid delivery capability.
• WBS Training: WBS Training is a vocational education provider delivering AZAV-certified retraining, continuing education, and integration courses funded through Bildungsgutschein, similar to VMKB's core offerings. Directly comparable in target customer, funding mix, and program categories, including online delivery (where VMKB is less developed).
• bbw Bildungswerk der Wirtschaft: bbw is a regional Bildungswerk organization delivering vocational retraining, continuing education, and integration/language courses under AZAV across multiple German states. It is directly comparable to VMKB as a state-level vocational education provider serving unemployed/job-seeking individuals via Bildungsdienstleister contracts.
• EURO-SCHULEN: EURO-SCHULEN operates vocational schools for nursing, social care, and language training across multiple German states, including state-recognized Berufsfachschulen similar to VMKB's Pflege and Sozialwesen schools. Highly comparable in healthcare/social care vocational training and BAMF integration course delivery.
• Grone Bildungszentren: Grone operates a national network of Bildungszentren delivering vocational retraining, language integration, and rehabilitation/training programs under AZAV certification. Shares VMKB's multi-location, voucher-funded vocational training model with comparable customer base of unemployed individuals and migrants.

Broad incumbents

• Kolping Bildungswerk: Kolping Bildungswerk is a non-profit vocational education organization offering retraining, integration courses, and social-care training across Germany. Comparable to VMKB's non-profit association structure, AZAV-certified programs, and social-services orientation.
• DEKRA Akademie: DEKRA Akademie is a large national vocational training provider delivering retraining, integration, and continuing education programs funded via Bildungsgutschein and Jobcenter. Comparable to VMKB in program structure and funding mix, but operating at national scale with stronger brand recognition.
• DAA Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie: DAA is one of Germany's largest non-profit adult education providers, offering vocational retraining, integration courses, and continuing education funded by public employment services. Highly comparable to VMKB in mission and target population, with substantially larger national footprint.
• FAW Fortbildungsakademie der Wirtschaft: FAW is a national vocational training provider delivering retraining, continuing education, and integration programs funded by Federal Employment Agency and Jobcenter. Comparable to VMKB in business model and target customer base, with broader geographic footprint and scale.
• bfw Bildungswerk der Wirtschaft: bfw is a major national vocational education provider operating across multiple German states with a similar portfolio of AZAV-certified retraining, integration, and activation programs. Comparable to VMKB in business model and target customers, but with significantly broader geographic reach and scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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