Wielkopolskie Samorządowe Centrum Kształcenia Zawodowego i Ustawicznego nr 2 w Poznaniu

What Wielkopolskie Samorządowe Centrum Kształcenia Zawodowego i Ustawicznego nr 2 w Poznaniu does

Wielkopolskie Samorządowe Centrum Kształcenia Zawodowego i Ustawicznego nr 2 w Poznaniu (WSCKZiU nr 2) is a public vocational and continuing education institution operating under the Samorząd Województwa Wielkopolskiego (Wielkopolska Regional Self-Government). Headquartered at ul. Mostowa 6 in Poznań with a second location at ul. Grobla 26, the institution is staffed by 17 employees and traces its lineage to 1966 through the founding of social worker training in Poznań. Its offerings span four pillars: a vocational school (MSZ im. PCK) delivering free medical and social programs (dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical caregiver, elderly caregiver, dental technician, electronics and medical IT technician); the Kolegium Pracowników Służb Społecznych (KPSS), the only College of Social Services in the Greater Poland Voivodeship offering free social worker education; the Centrum Kształcenia Ustawicznego (CKU) continuing education center providing Ministry-approved specialization training, paid professional courses, and free Polish language courses for Ukrainian citizens; and the Kwalifikacyjne Kursy Zawodowe (KKZ) qualified vocational courses in fields including film animation, photography, advertising, and floristry. The institution also runs the Grobla 26 senior activation project in consortium with two partners.

The business model is predominantly public-sector funded: core medical and social vocational programs are tuition-free for adult learners, funded through the regional government budget. Paid courses (specialization training at 3,500 PLN, social work supervision at 13,600 PLN, journalist course at 1,200 PLN, medical secretary at 2,350 PLN, work trainer at 1,600 PLN) generate supplementary fee revenue, while EU-funded projects (Grobla 26, Silni Ludzie – Silny Region, Free Polish Language Courses for Ukrainian citizens) provide grants for community and integration programming. Distribution is direct via administrative offices at Mostowa 6, with weekend and hybrid formats for working adults. Marketing channels include the institutional website (wsck.pl), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and participation in regional educational fairs (Targi Edukacyjne). The customer base comprises adult learners seeking vocational qualifications, social services professionals pursuing mandatory specialization, Ukrainian refugees needing language certification, and seniors participating in activation programs — all within the Wielkopolskie region.

Key regulatory assets include Ministry of Labor and Social Policy consent (from 28 February 2014) for social work specialization training and MRPiPS accreditation for hybrid (50% online) delivery, both of which are difficult to obtain and create meaningful barriers to competition. The institution maintains recognition through regional awards ('Wielkopolska Szkoła Roku' and 'Wielkopolska Nauczyciel Roku' competitions) and commemorated its 60th anniversary of social worker education in 2026. Technology infrastructure is conventional e-learning/learning management rather than AI-driven, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. Overall, WSCKZiU nr 2 functions as a stable, region-anchored public education provider with a defensible regulatory position and gradual programmatic expansion funded through a mix of regional subsidy, course fees, and EU grants.

Name

Wielkopolskie Samorządowe Centrum Kształcenia Zawodowego i Ustawicznego nr 2 w Poznaniu

Legal name

Wielkopolskie Samorządowe Centrum Kształcenia Zawodowego i Ustawicznego nr 2 w Poznaniu

Website

https://wsck.pl

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WSCKZiU nr 2 w Poznaniu is a public vocational and continuing education center in Poznań, Poland, operated by the Wielkopolskie Regional Self-Government. It delivers free adult vocational programs in medical and social fields, paid professional courses, and senior activation programs across the Wielkopolskie region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAHABAC

Health & Biomedical Research Universities (Academic Medical Center–Affiliated)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Private Research Universities

SECONDARYEDAKANAF

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Transition Services (Post-Secondary, Employment & Independent Living)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Continuing education
• Medical training programs
• Social work training
• Adult education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Poznań

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Publicly Funded Vocational Education: Core education is funded by the Samorząd Województwa Wielkopolskiego (Wielkopolskie Regional Government). Tuition is free for adult students in medical and social programs, representing government-subsidized vocational training.
2. Fee-based Professional Courses: The center generates revenue from specialized training programs including: Social Work Specialization (3,500 PLN), Social Work Supervision training (13,600 PLN), Family Assistant training (2,600 PLN), and Journalist course (1,200 PLN).
3. EU Funded Projects: The center participates in EU-funded projects including 'Silni Ludzie - Silny Region - Lepsza Wielkopolska' and 'Grobla 26' which provide free educational services for seniors and intergenerational programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WSCKZiU nr 2 w Poznaniu is a public vocational and continuing education institution offering free and fee-based educational programs for adults. Core offerings include MSZ im. PCK vocational school programs (dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical caregiver, elderly caregiver, dental technician, electronics and medical IT technician), the Kolegium Pracowników Służb Społecznych college program for social workers, CKU nr 2 continuing education courses, Ministry-approved specialization trainings in social welfare organization, family assistance, and social work supervision, qualified vocational courses (KKZ), and free Polish language courses for Ukrainian citizens.

Product overview

WSCKZiU nr 2 w Poznaniu is a multi-component public vocational and continuing education institution operated by the Samorząd Województwa Wielkopolskiego. Its portfolio comprises four main pillars: (1) MSZ im. PCK — a vocational school offering medical and social programs (Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Medical Caregiver, Elderly Caregiver, Dental Technician, and Medical IT Technician); (2) Kolegium Pracowników Służb Społecznych (KPSS) — the sole College of Social Work in Greater Poland providing free social worker education; (3) Centrum Kształcenia Ustawicznego nr 2 (CKU) — the continuing education center delivering paid professional courses (Dziennikarz w Newsroomach RTV, COVID-19 rehabilitation, glycemia measurement, medical secretary, work trainer, yoga workshops), Ministry-approved specialization trainings (social welfare organization management, family assistant, social work supervision), and free Polish language courses for Ukrainian citizens; and (4) Kwalifikacyjne Kursy Zawodowe (KKZ) — free qualified vocational courses for adults in fields including Film Animation Technician, Photographer, Advertising Technician, and Florist. Additionally, the institution runs Projekt Grobla 26 (Wielkopolski Dom Aktywizacji Każdej Generacji), a senior activation program under the 'Silni Ludzie – Silny Region – Lepsza Wielkopolska' initiative. The institution also organizes conferences and photographic contests, and participates in EU-JAMRAI 2 antimicrobial resistance awareness campaigns.

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Brands

• Wielkopolski Dom Aktywizacji Każdej Generacji: A senior activation program providing day services for people aged 60+, offering educational, artistic, health, and social activities at ul. Grobla 26, run in consortium with Fundacja Muzyka i Sztuka and PCFF Centrum Medyczne sp. z o.o.
• Silni Ludzie – Silny Region – Lepsza Wielkopolska
• Aktywni razem – Razem wyjątkowi

Products and services

• MSZ im. PCK (Medyczne Studium Zawodowe) Vocational School Programs Vocational school offering free medical and social programs for adults with no age restrictions or entrance exams. Programs include Asystent osoby niepełnosprawnej (Disability Assistant), Asystentka stomatologiczna (Dental Assistant), Higienistka stomatologiczna (Dental Hygienist), Opiekunka dziecięca (Childcare Assistant), Opiekun medyczny (Medical Caregiver), Opiekun osoby starszej (Elderly Caregiver), Opiekun w Domu Pomocy Społecznej (Social Welfare Home Caregiver), Technik dentystyczny (Dental Technician), and Technik elektroniki i informatyki medycznej (Electronics and Medical IT Technician).
• Kolegium Pracowników Służb Społecznych (KPSS) - Social Worker Program The only College of Social Work Professionals in the Greater Poland Voivodeship, offering free education for social workers. Entry requirement is a matura (secondary school graduation exam). The program is governed by the Samorząd Województwa Wielkopolskiego and celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2026.
• Centrum Kształcenia Ustawicznego nr 2 (CKU) - Continuing Education Center Continuing education center offering various courses, specialization trainings, and qualified vocational courses (KKZ) for adult learners, including vocational qualifications, professional development, and Polish language courses.
• Specialization in Social Welfare Organization (Specjalizacja z zakresu organizacji pomocy społecznej) Ministry-approved specialization training in social welfare organization, comprising 265 instructional hours covering contemporary social policy, management, ethics, legal frameworks, public relations, and social work. Offered in hybrid format (50% online) under MRPiPS accreditation. Cost: 3,500 PLN per participant, payable in 3 installments.
• Family Assistant Training (Asystent rodziny) Ministry-approved training for family assistants supporting families facing parenting difficulties. Approved by Ministry of Family and Social Policy (decision no. 4/2020/Ar, 22 December 2020). Cost: 2,600 PLN.
• Social Work Supervision Training (Superwizja pracy socjalnej) Ministry-approved training for social work supervisors, lasting minimum 18 months, 480 instructional hours including 100 hours of supervised practice in social welfare units. Cost: 13,600 PLN in 3 installments. The institution holds Ministry consent to conduct this training.
• Journalist in RTV Newsrooms Course (Dziennikarz w Newsroomach RTV) Paid professional course in practical creation of radio and TV news, covering journalistic writing, source verification, and simulated broadcast exercises. 38 hours for 1,200 PLN per person. Started October 2024.
• Free Polish Language Courses for Ukrainian Citizens (B1/B2) Free Polish language courses at B1 and B2 levels for Ukrainian citizens, organized jointly with Wielkopolska Agencja Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości. Each level comprises 50 instructional hours in groups of up to 10 persons. Certificates issued upon completion.
• KKZ – Film Animation Technician (Technik Animacji Filmowej) Qualified vocational course for Film Animation Technician (occupation code 34392), qualification AUD.11. Nine-month part-time program ending with external exam by Okręgowa Komisja Egzaminacyjna. Free education for adults; includes 8 weeks/280h of professional practice (July–August 2027).
• KKZ – Photographer (Fotograf) Qualified vocational course for Photographer (occupation code 343101), qualification AUD.02. Eight-month part-time program covering photography, image processing, and publication.
• KKZ – Advertising Technician (Technik Reklamy) Qualified vocational course for Advertising Technician (occupation code 333907), qualification PGF.07. Eight-month part-time program covering advertising campaign planning, execution, and research.
• KKZ – Florist (Florysta) Qualified vocational course for Florist (occupation code 343203), qualification OGR.01. Eight-month part-time program covering floral composition and decoration.
• Grobla 26 – Wielkopolski Dom Aktywizacji Każdej Generacji (Senior Activation Project) Senior activation project at Grobla 26 providing daily activities for Poznań residents of retirement age, including educational, artistic, movement, and rehabilitation sessions. Run Monday–Friday, 8 hours/day, as part of 'Silni Ludzie – Silny Region – Lepsza Wielkopolska' program. Consortium partners: Fundacja Muzyka i Sztuka and PCFF Centrum Medyczne sp. z o.o.
• Professional Development Courses (Kursy doskonalące) Assortment of professional development courses including COVID-19 rehabilitation, blood glucose measurement with diabetic foot prevention, medical secretary/assistant, work trainer, pain-relief yoga, and spa yoga workshops.

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Wielkopolska Agencja Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości Sp. z o.o. (WARP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Partnership with Wielkopolska Entrepreneurship Development Agency to provide free Polish language courses (B1/B2 levels) for Ukrainian citizens. WARP coordinates the program while WSCKZiU provides the training facility at Mostowa 6. Course includes 50 hours per level with certification upon completion.
• Fundacja Muzyka i SztukacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2023Consortium partner in the 'Grobla 26 - Wielkopolski Dom Aktywizacji Każdej Generacji' project focused on senior activation through therapy, education, and activity. Provides intergenerational learning opportunities combining seniors with vocational students.
• PCFF Centrum Medyczne sp. z o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2023Consortium partner in the 'Grobla 26' senior activation project. Contributes medical expertise and provides practice opportunities for WSCKZiU students in medical care programs.
• Samorząd Województwa WielkopolskiegocoreOthersRegional government authority that serves as the governing body (organ prowadzący) of the institution. Provides funding for free vocational education programs and organizes regional competitions including 'Wielkopolska Szkoła Roku' and 'Wielkopolska Nauczyciel Roku'.
• Regionalny Ośrodek Polityki Społecznej w Poznaniu (ROPS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Social Policy Center collaborates with WSCKZiU on conferences for social work professionals and migratory competency training for social workers working with migrants and refugees.
• Urząd Marszałkowski Województwa WielkopolskiegomajorOthersMarshal's Office of Wielkopolska Region provides patronhip for events and conferences, including the 60-lecie conference held at the Session Hall of the Marshal's Office.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Centrum Nauki i Biznesu Żak: Private vocational education chain in Poland offering policealne szkoły zawodowe in medical and social fields. Comparable in adult vocational learner target and medical/social program mix, but competes on tuition-paid model.
• TEB Edukacja: Largest private vocational school chain in Poland offering dental assistant, caregiver, and KKZ courses. Comparable in course portfolio and target learner (adult career-changers), but operates with private tuition model rather than public funding.

Regional players

• Regionalny Ośrodek Polityki Społecznej w Poznaniu (ROPS): Regional Social Policy Center that co-organizes conferences and migratory competency training for social workers. Adjacent institutional peer operating in social services capacity-building within the same voivodeship ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Wielkopolskie Centrum Kształcenia Zawodowego i Ustawicznego nr 1 w Poznaniu: Sibling public vocational and continuing education center ('nr 1') in Poznań under the same Samorząd Województwa Wielkopolskiego. Direct peer operating vocational school, CKU, and KKZ programs in the same city with similar funding structure.
• Centrum Kształcenia Ustawicznego we Wrocławiu: Public continuing education center in Wrocław offering KKZ courses and specialization training under a different voivodeship self-government. Directly comparable as a samorządowe CKU delivering adult vocational and continuing education with similar program mix.
• Medyczne Studium Zawodowe nr 1 w Poznaniu: Public medical vocational school in Poznań offering dental assistant, caregiver, and similar medical vocational qualifications. Directly comparable as another public MSZ delivering free adult medical vocational education in the same city.
• Kolegium Pracowników Służb Społecznych w Warszawie: College of Social Work Professionals under the Mazowieckie regional government, providing social worker education with Ministry approval. Direct peer to the KPSS component of WSCKZiU nr 2, offering comparable college-level social work credentials.

Broad incumbents

• Wyższa Szkoła Pedagogiczna im. Janusza Korczaka w Warszawie: Private higher education institution offering pedagogical and social work degree programs. Comparable in social work curriculum and Ministry recognition, but operates at university level with paid tuition and broader degree portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSJiqixsZRC1IXUtpAtEV5A
• Facebookfacebook.com/WSCKZiU-Nr-2-w-Poznaniu-2211067312237542
• Instagraminstagram.com/wsckziu2?igshid=9msqgw1hqpcc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wielkopolskie-samorz%C4%85dowe-centrum-kszta%C5%82cenia-zawodowego-i-ustawicznego-nr-2-w-poznaniu

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