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The Internationales Bildungs- und Sozialwerk GmbH is a large, supra-regional and internationally active company in the social and educational sector, dedicated to the promotion of education, training, youth and elderly care, and public health.[1][2] With a balance sheet total of €118.8 million, it operates a broad spectrum of facilities, including therapy centers, outpatient clinics, music therapy, vocational training centers, day care centers, hospices, retirement homes and integration companies - both in Germany and abroad.[1][7]
The company offers modular training, further education and advanced training projects in areas such as vocational orientation, qualification and integration.[2][4] The focus is on , , and support for people with physical, mental or psychological disabilities.[1] In facilities such as Bad Frankenhausen or Leinefelde-Worbis, training is offered in healthcare, nursing and therapeutic professions, supplemented by counseling, crisis intervention, parental work and preventive group measures.[3][4] All vocational training centers are eligible for approval according to AZWV and certified according to LQW 2, with modern training rooms and workshops.[2] The offer is oriented towards labor market requirements and individual potentials in order to enable successful integration into working life.[2][4]
The mission of the company is to mobilize potential and shape change - under the guiding principle "Competence instead of deficit approach".[2][3][4] It puts the dignity and equality of all people at the center and promotes skills, talents and self-esteem.[2] As a serving and learning organization, it develops future-oriented concepts, emphasizes lifelong learning and acts as a reliable partner for customers and cooperation partners.[3] Other values include flexibility, responsibility, teamwork and holistic education that combines professional skills with key qualifications such as willingness to learn and conflict resolution skills.[4]
Although explicit sustainability goals are not described in detail in the sources, the organization integrates sustainable structures through its focus on the integration of disabled people, international cooperation and long-term qualification.[2] The continuous adaptation to changes in the world of work - such as the shift to a knowledge and service society - as well as the establishment of facilities such as integration companies and social service stations promote social sustainability and inclusion.[1][4] As an experienced educational provider since 1990, it relies on innovative developments to achieve lasting social impact.[4]
The Internationales Bildungs- und Sozialwerk GmbH, led by Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Heinrich Schnatmann, stands for competent, appreciative work in welfare and education.[5] With a high-profile offer, it creates realistic opportunities for a self-determined life and makes a significant contribution to professional and social participation.[2][3]
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