Hönne-Berufskolleg des Märkischen Kreises

What Hönne-Berufskolleg des Märkischen Kreises does

Hönne-Berufskolleg des Märkischen Kreises (HBK) is a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) operating under the Märkischer Kreis district government in Menden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1841, the institution is organized as a Körperschaft des Öffentlichen Rechts with no tuition fees (Schulgeld), serving more than 2,000 students with over 100 teachers and staff. It is structured around three departments — Technology/Computer Science (Maschinenbautechnik, Elektrotechnik, Bekleidungstechnik, Informatik), Education and Social Studies (Erzieher:innen, Sozialassistent:innen, Sozialpädagogik including the practice-integrated PiA pathway), and Health (Berufliches Gymnasium plus Berufsschule) — spanning Berufliches Gymnasium, Berufsschule (dual system), Berufsfachschule, Höhere Berufsfachschule, Fachoberschule, and Fachschule tracks.

Program offerings are delivered via specialized technical laboratories for CAD, automation/robotics, and measurement/materials technology, supplemented by a 3D scanner acquired through the Förderverein. The school operates multiple cooperative frameworks: a decade-long partnership with Fachhochschule Südwestfalen for university credit recognition; a 2024 cooperation agreement with the Bundesagentur für Arbeit Iserlohn for career guidance; an Erasmus+ Partner Label received in 2024; and a network of more than 20 practical-training partners in youth welfare, daycare, and municipal services. Specialized certifications include AZAV (Fachschule für Sozialpädagogik), Fairtrade-School, and Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage, with an international partnership with the Pater-Vjeko-Schulzentrum Kivumu-Ruanda.

The business model is government-funded public education with zero tuition revenue; the school is led by Schulleiterin (Principal) Helga Bendick with Ingo Adam as Deputy Principal and an extended leadership team of department heads covering dual-system metal/electrical, computer science, and social/healthcare tracks. Distribution is geographic (the designated hub for the northern Märkischer Kreis) supported by event-driven recruitment (Tag der offenen Tür, Mini-Messen, Berufsorientierungswoche) and the SchülerOnline regional enrollment portal. No commercial revenue, M&A, or external funding activity is associated with the institution.

Name

Hönne-Berufskolleg des Märkischen Kreises

Legal name

Hönne Berufskolleg

Website

https://hoenne-berufskolleg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1841

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hönne-Berufskolleg des Märkischen Kreises is a public vocational school in Menden, Germany, founded in 1841 and operated by the Märkischer Kreis district government. It serves more than 2,000 students tuition-free across Technology/IT, Education and Social Studies, and Health departments, delivering dual-system, Berufliches Gymnasium, Fachoberschule, and Fachschule programs.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Menden

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public Berufskolleg (vocational school) run by Märkischer Kreis, funding comes from government education budgets. No tuition fees (Schulgeld) are charged to students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hönne-Berufskolleg is a public vocational school that delivers tuition-free secondary and post-secondary education across three departments — Technik/Informatik, Erziehung und Soziales, and Gesundheit — through programs including Berufliches Gymnasium, Berufsschule, Fachoberschule, Fachschule, Berufsfachschule, and Höhere Berufsfachschule. It serves approximately 2,000 students with 100+ teachers using specialised CAD/automation/healthcare laboratories, integrated with Germany's dual apprenticeship system for hands-on workplace training.

Product overview

Hönne-Berufskolleg des Märkischen Kreises is a vocational college (Berufskolleg) in Menden, Germany, founded in 1841, serving as the primary center for vocational education, training, and continuing education in the northern Märkischer Kreis region. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs across six main categories: Berufliches Gymnasium (Vocational Grammar School) with three specializations (Technology/IT, Education & Social, Health), Berufsfachschule (Full-time Vocational School), Berufsschule (Part-time Vocational School for dual apprenticeship), Fachoberschule (Technical College), Fachschule (Advanced Technical School), and Höhere Berufsfachschule (Higher Vocational School). Specific programs include Informationstechnische Assistenten, Sozialpädagogik (in both practice-integrated PiA and full-time formats), Maschinenbautechnik, Elektrotechnik, Bekleidungstechnik, and Metalltechnik. The school also operates specialized laboratories for CAD, Automation/Robotics, and Measurement/Materials Technology, and provides student support services including a multiprofessional counseling team, career orientation programs, and transition support services. Educational offerings are delivered across three main departments: Technology/IT, Education & Social Studies, and Health. The school partners with regional universities (Fachhochschule Südwestfalen), the Employment Agency, and numerous social service organizations to provide practical training placements and educational pathways. AZAV certification applies to qualifying programs.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vereinigung der Förderer des Hönne-Berufskollegs: Support association (Förderverein) that supports school projects, initiatives, and maintains the partnership with the school in Rwanda

Products and services

• Berufliches Gymnasium Three-year Abitur-equivalent academic-track programme for secondary school leavers seeking university entrance qualification within technical, social, or health contexts. Aimed at students aiming to combine vocational focus with general higher-education access.
• Berufsschule (Dual-System Vocational School) Dual-system vocational schooling that pairs part-time classroom instruction with apprenticeship-based workplace training in registered companies. Serves apprentices in technical, social, and health occupations.
• Fachoberschule (FOS) Two-year post-secondary programme leading to the Fachhochschulreife qualification, granting access to universities of applied sciences. Targeted at students with completed vocational training or equivalent.
• Fachschule Advanced vocational school for adults already in employment, offering qualifications such as technician, master craftsman, or social-pedagogical management. Aimed at working professionals seeking career advancement.
• Berufsfachschule Full-time initial vocational training programme (typically one to three years) leading to a recognised vocational qualification in chosen occupation, without a parallel apprenticeship contract.
• Höhere Berufsfachschule Higher-level full-time vocational school providing more advanced vocational qualifications than the standard Berufsfachschule, with some pathways leading to a higher vocational diploma or further study eligibility.
• Weiterbildung (Continuing Education) Continuing-education and adult-learning programmes for working professionals and adult learners seeking reskilling/upskilling, coordinated centrally by the school's Weiterbildungskoordinatorin.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-30 qualified Übungsleiter-C licenses per year through Kreissportbund cooperation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Bundesagentur für Arbeit IserlohncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2024Career and study counseling cooperation with signed agreement on January 16, 2024. Includes Berufsorientierungswoche with established career orientation concept. Representatives Daniela Ronzon and Sebastian Schwalbach provide regular counseling at the school. Task Card developed for digital career information.
• Kreissportbund Märkischer Kreis e.V.secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2021Cooperation agreement signed March 26, 2021 for sports-related collaboration. School trains licensed sports instructors (Übungsleiter-C Breitensport) as part of vocational education. 15-30 new qualifications acquired annually. KSB MK supports training by covering coordinated course content.
• Fachhochschule SüdwestfalencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive cooperation between HBK and FH Südwestfalen in educational and research contexts. Students can attend university lectures and get module credits recognized. Projects include Mechatronik (Crawler Challenge), joint workshops between FH students and HBK students in health and pedagogy fields. Started 10 years ago with Informationstechnische Assistenten program and expanded to include Berufliches Gymnasium Maschinenbautechnik, Berufliches Gymnasium Gesundheit, and Berufliches Gymnasium with integrated educator training.
• Fachhochschule SüdwestfalencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKooperation in underrichtlichen und außerunterrichtlichen Kontexten verzahnt Schule und Berufsleben. Students benefit from university module recognition and practical project collaboration.
• Various Youth Welfare Organizations (PiA Partners)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNumerous recognized providers of children and youth welfare services cooperate for the practice-integrated educator training (PiA). Partners include: Wegbereiter gGmbH, Katholische Kindertageseinrichtungen Ruhr-Mark gGmbH, Johanniter Regionalverband Südwestfalen, AWO Unterbezirk Ruhr-Lippe-Ems, AWO Unterbezirk Hagen-Märkischer Kreis, DRK Kinderwelt, Kinderstube Ergste, Kinderland Villigst, Stiftung Ev. Jugendhilfe Menden, SKFM Menden, and others. Provides practical training placements for the 3-year PiA program.
• Pater-Vjeko-Schulzentrum Kivumu-RuandasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational school partnership supporting exchange program and sustainable development goals. Container deliveries and ongoing support to the partner school in Rwanda as part of Fairtrade-School and BNE commitments.
• SIHK (Industrie- und Handelskammer)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Industry and Commerce represented by Frau Rumann, participating in Design-Thinking projects to connect students with regional employers and future workplace requirements.
• HWK (Handwerkskammer)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Crafts represented by Frau Thiele-Willner, participating in Design-Thinking workshops connecting vocational training with industry needs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie: One of Germany's largest private vocational training and continuing education providers, delivering programs in technical, IT, business, and healthcare fields across multiple campuses. Comparable on the vocational-training delivery side (especially for adult/career-changer and commercial cohorts), though operated as a private, for-profit provider rather than a public school.
• SRH (SRH Schulen / SRH Hochschulen): German private education group operating vocational schools, universities, and training centers nationwide with a multi-format (full-time, dual, distance) delivery model. Comparable in offering pathways from vocational training through higher education and recognized credentials across multiple sectors.
• TÜV SÜD Akademie: Training arm of TÜV SÜD offering professional certification, technical training, and continuing education across industrial, safety, and management fields. Comparable on the certified/credentialing dimension and on serving vocational/professional upskilling demand, though primarily targeting already-qualified professionals rather than initial vocational school-leavers.
• bfz - Berufliche Fortbildungszentren der Bayerischen Wirtschaft: One of Germany's largest non-profit vocational training and qualification providers, with programs in technical, commercial, and social occupations. Comparable on the full-service vocational training offering and on serving both young entrants and adult career changers, though with substantially greater geographic scale.
• DAA Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie: Nationwide German vocational training and continuing education provider, focused on upskilling/reskilling for adult learners and career changers across business, technology, and social sectors. Comparable on the workforce-development mission and AZAV-type funded-program orientation.
• BBQ - Bildungszentrum für Beruf und Qualifikation: Major German private vocational training and qualification provider with broad sector coverage including technical, IT, healthcare, and education-focused programs. Comparable as a competitor for adult learners, retraining programs, and employer-sponsored upskilling contracts.
• Eckert Schulen: Major German private vocational education group operating full-time technical schools, dual programs, and continuing education across multiple regions. Comparable in offering technical and trades training (Metall, Elektro, IT-adjacent) to both school-leavers and adults, but with a much broader geographic footprint and private funding model.

Regional players

• Berufskolleg des Märkischen Kreises (Iserlohn/Lüdenscheid locations): Other public Berufskollegs operating under the same Märkischer Kreis district authority, serving overlapping but geographically distinct catchment areas (central and southern parts of the district). Directly comparable on program mix (Berufsschule dual system, Berufliches Gymnasium, Fachschule), funding model, and regulatory framework — competing for the same regional student and apprenticeship pool.

Others

• Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Iserlohn): German Federal Employment Agency providing career counseling, training subsidies (via Bildungsgutschein), and labor-market information. Not a competitor but a strategic ecosystem partner supplying both student referrals (signed 2024 cooperation) and AZAV-linked funding flow that underpins demand for the school's certified programs.
• Fachhochschule Südwestfalen: Cooperation partner regional university of applied sciences with whom HBK runs module-credit recognition and joint project work (Crawler Challenge, joint workshops in health/pedagogy). Not a direct peer but an adjacent higher-education ecosystem participant that defines the school's articulation pathway to university credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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Profiles10 records

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