VfJ Werkstätten GmbH
The VfJ Werkstätten GmbH offers vocational training, qualification and employment in Berlin for people with disabilities. It is a social enterprise with a focus on inclusion and high-quality services for companies.
The VfJ Werkstätten GmbH in Berlin is a social enterprise with an economic focus and is one of the most important providers of work, education and support services for people with disabilities in the region. At five locations in Berlin-Neukölln and Treptow-Köpenick, the company offers up to 660 people a comprehensive platform for vocational training, individual qualification, employment and personal development[1][5]. The core activities include both the sustainable integration of people with disabilities into work and society and the provision of high-quality services for the general labor market and numerous partner companies.
The key products and services of the VfJ Werkstätten include vocational training and individual qualification, targeted preparation for the primary labor market through internships and external workplaces, as well as comprehensive advice on the so-called Budget for Work and vocational training. In addition, a wide range of industrial services are provided for over 200 companies in Germany, including assembly, packaging and logistics work, which are certified by an integrated quality management system according to ISO 9001:2015[1][5]. The workshops ensure that all products and services meet the highest quality standards and thus make an important contribution to the value chain of many industries.
The main mission of the VfJ Werkstätten is to enable people with disabilities to participate in working life through targeted support and guidance, to strengthen their independence and to actively promote social inclusion[2][3]. From the outset, the company focuses on the requirements of the general labor market and, in addition to the professional area, also offers leisure and health services, assisted living, holiday trips and an integrative kindergarten to support the entire living environment of the people it supports[2]. The values are characterized by social responsibility, respect, equal opportunities and the continuous pursuit of personal and professional development.
Sustainability goals and initiatives are reflected in particular in the implementation of an integrated quality management system, which ensures continuous improvement of processes and products[5]. The VfJ Werkstätten are also committed to expanding inclusive working and living environments by consistently promoting accessibility, diversity and social participation. With additional offers in the area of health management, sport and personal development, the company makes an important contribution to the sustainable health promotion and quality of life of its employees[1][2].
The VfJ Werkstätten can look back on a history of over 60 years, which began in 1951 with the support of young unemployed people and has steadily developed over the years - today the company stands for innovative, integrative and sustainable approaches in disability support and social entrepreneurship[2][4]. With numerous locations, a broad range of services and a distinctive corporate culture, VfJ Werkstätten GmbH is a reliable partner for people with disabilities, companies and society.
All in all, VfJ Werkstätten GmbH is a pioneer for social inclusion and economic innovation in the field of disability support. The company combines professional services with a social mission and sets new standards in terms of quality, sustainability and social responsibility. Through the close integration of vocational training, employment and social participation, the VfJ Werkstätten creates perspectives and opportunities for people with disabilities - and thus makes an indispensable contribution to an inclusive working world in Berlin and beyond[1][2][5].
