Regional Education Center of the Berufskollegs Bochum (RBZB)

Five Berufskollegs. One shared mission. Bright prospects for Bochum.

The five municipal Berufskollegs in Bochum have been working together for many years to provide young people with high-quality vocational training. This collaboration was strengthened as part of the pilot program “Regional Vocational School Education Centers (RBZB)” and played a key role in developing shared structures and processes. With the transition to a permanent program, the successful partnership with the City of Bochum has now been elevated to a new level: The former pilot program has evolved into a permanent, forward-looking network that sustainably strengthens and further develops vocational education in the city.

Together Toward the Future

About one-third of all students in Bochum attend a municipal Berufskolleg—a clear indication of the great importance of this type of school for the Bochum educational region. By permanently establishing the RBZB, this strong foundation will be further expanded and secured for the long term.

At the heart of this collaboration is the creation of a community of responsibility in which Berufskollegs work together with the City of Bochum, the Employment Agency, the chambers of commerce, the economic development agency, and other regional partners to further develop vocational education and ensure a supply of skilled workers. The goal is to provide young people in the region with tailored career guidance and high-quality educational opportunities—tailored to the needs of the regional labor market.

What Makes the RBZB Unique

1. Coordinated and modern Educational Pathways

   Within the RBZB network, programs are developed collaboratively and regularly refined—always with a focus on the needs of a changing job market.

2. Sustainable Development During Normal Operations

   The RBZB ensures that successful projects and structures are not only maintained but also continuously expanded and adapted to new challenges—for example, in the context of labor shortages or societal changes.

3. Synergies Within the Network

   Joint counseling approaches, coordinated professional development programs, and close cooperation with partner institutions ensure that students receive even more targeted support. Already, approximately 10,000 young people in about 500 classes are benefiting from this successful collaboration.

An Overview of the Five Municipal Berufskollegs
The RBZB Berufskollegs in Bochum stand for diversity, quality, and strong educational programs:
Alice Salomon Berufskolleg
Klaus Steilmann Berufskolleg
Louis Baare Berufskolleg
Technical Vocational School 1 (TBS 1)
Walter Gropius Berufskolleg

Together, you offer a wide range of Educational Programs in the fields of business, administration, IT, technology, design, health, nutrition, education, and social services—ranging from a secondary school diploma to full-time educational programs, all the way up to a university of applied sciences entrance qualification and the Abitur.

Strong Education Partners in Bochum
The RBZB is driving the sustainable development of vocational education and training in Bochum—in a transparent, coordinated, and forward-looking manner. Close collaboration within the network makes it possible to:

- High quality and comparability
- Tailored collaboration with regional businesses
- Clear structures for guidance, transitions, and support
- Attractive opportunities for young people and businesses alike

An educational network has emerged that extends far beyond individual schools—for a strong city and a strong region.

More Information
https://berufskollegs-bo.de/

Contact

City of Bochum
School Administration Office
Regional Education Center for Berufskollegs
Universitätsstr. 43-49
44787 Bochum