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Elbe-Werkstätten GmbH, based in Hamburg, is one of the leading companies in Germany dedicated to the vocational rehabilitation and inclusion of people with disabilities. Founded on May 29, 1986, the company emerged from the merger of Winterhuder Werkstätten GmbH and Hamburger Werkstatt GmbH, and has since developed into one of the largest and most significant workshops for people with disabilities in Germany.
Elbe-Werkstätten GmbH is committed to providing people with disabilities a meaningful and self-determined workplace to promote their participation in society. The main mission of the company lies in providing jobs, vocational training, and individual support tailored to the needs of each individual. Inclusion, empowerment, and the promotion of self-determination are at the core of the company's philosophy.
The company is represented at more than 40 locations in the Hamburg area, including the main locations Elbe North, Elbe East, Elbe South, Elbe West, and Elbe Center. Elbe-Werkstätten GmbH has a clear organizational structure with a supervisory board consisting of nine members, including representatives from the city of Hamburg, shareholders, and employee representatives[1][4].
Elbe-Werkstätten actively advocates for inclusion and the integration of people with disabilities into the general labor market. Initiatives such as the "Shift Change," where participants from various industries can experience the working world in the workshops, help raise awareness and promote long-term change. The company is also committed to the qualification and further training of its employees to achieve greater self-determination and participation[5].
Elbe-Werkstätten GmbH adheres to the regulations of the Hamburg Corporate Governance Code (HCGK) to increase transparency and trust in corporate governance. Additionally, the company is certified based on the AZAV (Recognition as a measure provider for labor promotion according to § 178 number 1 SGB III), which meets the requirements of the Accreditation and Approval Regulation "Labor Promotion"[1].
Elbe-Werkstätten GmbH is an exemplary example of the successful integration of people with disabilities into the labor market and continuously advocates for inclusion, self-determination, and the promotion of participation. With its comprehensive range of jobs, services, and initiatives, the company makes an important contribution to social and economic integration in society.
