bildungszentrum saalfeld

Name

bildungszentrum saalfeld

Legal name

Bildungszentrum Saalfeld GmbH

Website

https://bz-saalfeld.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL), Mechatronics Systems & Integration (EDAOAHAB), Education Systems & Skills Technical Assistance (BPADAEAI)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Professional rehabilitation programs
• Continuing education courses
• Workforce development training
• Youth social work services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saalfeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Training Programs: Funded by European Social Fund (ESF), German Federal Ministry, and Free State of Thuringia for vocational training, rehabilitation, and labor market integration programs
2. Continuing Education Services: Fee-based professional development and continuing education courses for employed workers and companies, including Industry 4.0 certifications and specialized vocational qualifications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bildungszentrum Saalfeld is a non-profit education and training provider delivering dual vocational training (metalworking, mechatronics, welding, CNC, gastronomy, gardening, construction, woodworking, care professions), professional rehabilitation for youth and adults with disabilities, continuing education (300+ courses via BZ-Campus online portal and VIONA virtual academy), youth social work, and migrant integration programs. Operations span seven physical locations in Thuringia, Germany, supported by Industry 4.0 training systems, AR/VR simulators, and cloud-based virtual classrooms. The organization is primarily funded through European Social Fund, federal, and Thuringian state government grants with supplemental fee-based continuing education revenue.

Product overview

Bildungszentrum Saalfeld is a vocational education and training center offering a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected services. The core offerings include dual vocational training across multiple trades (metal, machining, welding, gastronomy, gardening, construction, woodwork), professional rehabilitation services for youth and adults with special needs, and continuing education programs. Key platforms supporting these services include VIONA® (online academy for virtual classroom training), BZ-Campus (internet portal with 300+ courses), and BZ Pflege-Campus (specialized nursing education center). The center operates dedicated youth facilities including the Orangerie youth center and Klubhaus der Jugend (ECKI). Modern technology infrastructure includes Industry 4.0 training systems with cyber-physical production lines, collaborative robots, AR/VR training modules, and ERP-integrated manufacturing simulation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BZ-Campus: Online further education portal offering over 300 courses in areas such as occupational safety, welding technology, and other vocational training programs.
• BZ Pflege-Campus
• German Professional School (GPS)
• VIONA

Products and services

• VIONA Online Academy Online academy providing virtual classroom training for continuing education courses, including master craftsman training programs delivered through partnership with IBB. Targets individuals seeking flexible online continuing education.
• BZ-Campus Online Portal Internet-based continuing education portal offering over 300 courses spanning occupational safety, welding technology, IHK certificate programs, and other vocational training. Includes in-person sessions at BZ-Campus training center in Saalfeld.
• BZ Pflege-Campus Modern learning location for retraining, vocational training, and continuing education in health, care, and social sectors, combining traditional classroom learning with online learning modules. Located at Bahnhofstraße 6a in Saalfeld.
• German Professional School (GPS) Vocational training program supporting skilled worker qualification in Thuringia, particularly for young people from Latin America, operating under GPS Pillar 2 in collaboration with LEG Thüringen.
• Vocational Training (Berufsausbildung) Dual vocational training programs across trade areas including metalworking, machining, welding, gastronomy, gardening and landscaping, construction, woodwork, and care professions. Includes Betriebliche Erstausbildung, Ergänzungslehrgänge, and Pflegeausbildung sub-programs.
• Occupational Rehabilitation (Berufliche Rehabilitation) Comprehensive rehabilitation services for youth and adults with special support needs, including aptitude assessment (Eignungsabklärung), vocational preparation (BvB Reha), vocational training, residential facilities (Internat), psychological services, supported employment, and PASSGENAU placement under the Bundesteilhabegesetz (BTHG).
• Continuing Education (Fort- und Weiterbildung) Professional development courses including modular qualifications, skilled worker qualification, retraining (Umschulungen), IHK certificate programs, Bosch-Rexroth hydraulics training, and competency/practical training.
• Social Projects (Soziale Projekte) Social programs including youth and prevention projects (JUPP), school social work (Schulsozialarbeit), integration work and language courses (Integrationskurse), neighborhood management (Quartiersmanagement, ThINKA, IngA), and employment measures including the Soziale Arbeitsmarkt and match! 2.0 counseling service.
• Jugend- und Bildungsstätte Orangerie Youth center and educational facility in the Saalfeld palace park serving as venue for youth work, events, and celebrations. Includes Sommmerkino outdoor cinema events and ceremonial apprenticeship openings.
• Klubhaus der Jugend (ECKI) Open youth facility (ECKI) offering workshops, creative activities, DJ workshops, art courses, summer programs, and youth events for children and adolescents in Saalfeld.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23 vocational rehabilitation apprentices completed training in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LEG ThüringencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Partnership in German Professional School (GPS) Pillar 2, contributing to skilled worker security in Thuringia through international vocational training programs for migrants
• IHK Ostthüringen zu GeracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of commerce partnership for apprenticeship examinations; BZ Saalfeld certified as official IHK examination location
• Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule JenaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Praxisstage (practical semesters) for social work students; BZ participates in annual Praxistag career fair
• Landkreis Saalfeld-RudolstadtcoreOthersOwner of the non-profit company; provides institutional support and funding for regional education and social services
• Agentur für Arbeit and JobcentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment employment services that refer participants and fund training programs for job seekers and those requiring rehabilitation
• BAG ÖRT (Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft örtlich regionaler Träger)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association of regional youth social work providers; BZ CEO Christoph Majewski serves as chairman; advocacy for disadvantaged youth
• Jugendberufshilfe Thüringen e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for youth career assistance in Thuringia; BZ member since 2017 and active in board
• Saalewirtschaft e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development association; co-organizer of Gründermeetup events; SAWI-Card initiative for employee benefits
• SIGA Netzwerk (Regionales Zentrum für Arbeitssicherheit)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional occupational safety network founded in Saalfeld; BZ contributes expertise in digital learning for safety training including VR-based crane operation training
• SŠSS Ostrava (Czech vocational school)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech partner for vocational student exchange program; annual bilateral exchanges between German apprentices and Czech students
• SRB BürgerradiominorOthersCommunity radio station; originally founded as department of BZ; BZ supports as member and sponsor; joint projects in youth media education
• Jugendamt des Landkreises Saalfeld-RudolstadtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty youth office; co-organizes youth leader card (Juleica) training and youth programs including school social work

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• bbw Bildungswerk der Wirtschaft Berlin-Brandenburg: Major German vocational training and qualification provider offering dual training, retraining, and continuing education with strong public-employment-service referral flows. Directly comparable to BZ Saalfeld's combination of vocational training, rehabilitation, and ESF-funded programs.
• BQS Bildungszentrum für Qualitätssicherung und Schweißtechnik: Specialized welding and quality-assurance training center offering certified welder qualification courses and continuing education for regional industries. Comparable to BZ Saalfeld's welding technology and occupational safety curriculum, particularly the AR welding simulator capability.
• FORUM Berufsbildung: Non-profit vocational education provider operating multiple locations in Germany offering vocational preparation, rehabilitation, and youth integration programs. Directly comparable to BZ Saalfeld's rehabilitation, BvB, and youth-focused programs under public employment funding.

Broad incumbents

• DAA Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie: One of Germany's largest private vocational education and training providers, with nationwide branch network delivering retraining, rehabilitation, and integration courses under SGB II/III funding. Operates at a larger scale than BZ Saalfeld but in the same public-funded vocational training niche.
• DEKRA Akademie: Vocational training and qualification arm of DEKRA group, covering transport, logistics, technical trades, and continuing education nationwide via company-owned and franchise locations. Comparable in delivering publicly funded retraining and Industry 4.0 / occupational safety courses.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Training arm of TÜV Rheinland providing certified continuing education, occupational safety, and technical qualification programs across Germany. Comparable to BZ Saalfeld's occupational safety, welding, and certified industry courses, but at national scale.
• Euro-Schulen (ESO): Network of private vocational schools across Germany offering language integration courses, vocational preparation, and rehabilitation programs. Comparable to BZ Saalfeld's integration courses (Integrationskurse/Sprachkurse) and vocational rehabilitation offerings.

Regional players

• Bildungswerk der Thüringer Wirtschaft (BWTW): Thuringia-based employer association providing vocational training, retraining, and continuing education for regional companies. Direct regional peer offering the same publicly funded vocational qualification programs as BZ Saalfeld within the same East Thuringia market.
• Volkshochschule (VHS) Saalfeld: Municipal adult education center (VHS) in Saalfeld offering general continuing education and language courses. Overlaps with BZ Saalfeld's continuing-education and language integration offerings within the same regional market.
• Handwerkskammer (HWK) Bildungszentrum: Chamber of crafts' training center in East Thuringia providing dual vocational training and master craftsman courses across trade occupations. Comparable peer providing IHK/HWK-certified vocational qualifications in the same geographic market as BZ Saalfeld.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BZSaalfeldGmbH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bz-saalfeld

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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