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Diakonie Michaelshoven e.V.
Köln, DEImpact-drivenAssociationSocial ServicesEducation
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees201 - 500
Founded1950
LocationKöln
About Diakonie Michaelshoven e.V.
Diakonie Michaelshoven e.V. has been active in social work in Cologne and the surrounding region for over 60 years. With more than 3,000 employees and 650 volunteers, the organization provides diverse social assistance, including elder care, support for children, youth, and families, as well as people with disabilities or in crisis. A key focus is on vocational rehabilitation and further education, notably through the Berufsförderungswerk Köln. Diakonie Michaelshoven e.V. creates perspectives for people and emphasizes accessibility, for instance, by offering information in easy language.
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Sustainability Goals
Quality Education
Inclusive Vocational Training for All
Diakonie Michaelshoven e.V. provides comprehensive vocational rehabilitation and further education, including the Berufsförderungswerk Köln (BFW Köln), to qualify individuals for the job market.
Develop Modern Learning Methods
Through projects like 'Kölner Lehrfabrik 4.0' and 'IDiT – Including.Digital.Twins,' the organization promotes innovative and inclusive concepts for vocational education.
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Paving Ways to Decent Work
The organization promotes the integration of individuals into the labor market through targeted vocational training, retraining programs, and rehabilitation management, enabling productive employment.
Economic Participation Through Qualification
With programs like the Berufliches Trainingszentrum Köln-Bonn (BTZ), skilled professionals are trained in commercial, social, technical, and IT fields, contributing to local economic growth.
Reduced Inequalities
Equal Opportunities for Disadvantaged Groups
Diakonie Michaelshoven e.V. provides social assistance for people with disabilities, the elderly, as well as children, youth, and families, to reduce social exclusion and promote participation.
Ensuring Support in Crises
Through comprehensive assistance for individuals experiencing crises and providing information in easy language, access to support is improved for everyone.
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FAQs
Q1What is the core mission of Diakonie Michaelshoven e.V.?
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Diakonie Michaelshoven e.V. is dedicated to providing social assistance in Cologne and the surrounding region. Its core mission is to offer "Help in Cologne and the region" and to "Create perspectives with people." The organization's work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals for Quality Education, Decent Work, and Reduced Inequalities.
Q2How many people does Diakonie Michaelshoven e.V. employ and what is its reach?
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Diakonie Michaelshoven e.V. is a large regional employer with over 3,000 staff members and more than 650 volunteers. It operates in well over 200 facilities across Cologne and the surrounding region.
Q3What types of social services does Diakonie Michaelshoven e.V. offer?
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The organization offers a wide array of social services, including elder care, support for children, youth, and families, services for people with disabilities, and assistance for individuals experiencing crises. Additionally, measures aimed at integrating people into the workforce are implemented.
Q4What vocational training and rehabilitation programs does the organization provide?
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Diakonie Michaelshoven e.V. operates the Berufsförderungswerk Köln (BFW Köln) for comprehensive vocational rehabilitation and the Berufliches Trainingszentrum Köln-Bonn (BTZ) for vocational assessment and training. It also offers specific retraining programs and further education for Bildungsgutscheine in commercial, social, technical, and IT professions.
Q5Is Diakonie Michaelshoven e.V. involved in innovative projects?
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Yes, the organization is involved in various innovative projects within vocational rehabilitation. These include the "Auslandspraktikum für Umschüler" (internships abroad for trainees), the "Kölner Lehrfabrik 4.0," and "IDiT – Including.Digital.Twins.," highlighting its commitment to modern and inclusive educational approaches.
Q6How can interested individuals find job opportunities at Diakonie Michaelshoven e.V.?
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Current job listings for Diakonie Michaelshoven e.V. are available on their dedicated career portal at https://jobs.diakonie-michaelshoven.de/. The organization offers diverse jobs in social, administrative, and service sectors.
Q7How does Diakonie Michaelshoven e.V. ensure the accessibility of its information?
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Diakonie Michaelshoven e.V. places a strong emphasis on accessibility. It provides information about its website in easy language ("leichter Sprache") to enhance comprehensibility and reach for all users.
