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ABOUT US

The International Division of bbw gGmbH has been involved in international cooperation for more than 30 years. Our projects span various regions, including Asia, the Middle East, Central America, and numerous countries in Africa. Our business areas focus on economic development, vocational education and training, and international labor mobility.
The International Division is part of the Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (bbw) e. V. holding and draws on more then five decades of economic expertise within the bbw Group.

SHARING KNOWLEDGE – CONNECTING KNOWLEDGE

With strong local partners, we implement international education initiatives, thereby creating new impacts for economic cooperation.

Our objective is high process and result quality. That is why we focus on first-hand knowledge transfer and organize study trips, among other things. We support the establishment of local networks of companies, trade associations and government institutions.

Only a stable network can be the basis for long-term developments. We benefit from our many years of developing relationships with companies and associations for all of our activities.

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WE ARE...

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WHAT DRIVES US

Our customers

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Our international clients include educational institutions, ministries, companies, and NGOs worldwide. Together, we develop practice-oriented education projects, strengthen skilled workers, promote sustainable development, and enable international knowledge transfer.

Our network

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We have an extensive network of people, companies and institutions worlwide – our diversity and size are the foundation. This enables us to build bridges for you that you can use to break new ground.

Our employees

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Our group of companies thrives on the expertise, commitment and creativity of our employees. We deal with each other in an open, communicative and constructive manner. Through clear corporate governance, we work together to ensure the sustainable success of our company.

Our social responsibility

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Education is for everyone – it should be accessible to everyone and strengthen the economy. That is why we are committed to diversity within the company, sustainable products and services and a responsible approach to our environment.

Our digital expertise

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Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence or the Internet of Things: digitalization is a process that already encompasses many areas of our lives. And this development is progressing daily: only those who see this change not as a threat but as an opportunity will remain competitive as an individual or as a company.

MOVING FORWARD. FOR A LIFETIME.

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bbw – ANNUAL REPORT

Join us on a journey through the creative projects of the bbw Group.

With their broad portfolio, the 14 bbw companies create prospects in a changing world of work, promote lifelong learning and strengthen future skills - for people, companies and society.

We present our diverse education, support and HR services in three chapters: how we actively support the transformation, promote (young) people's careers and thus secure skilled labour. And what particularly moved us last year.

bbw-Anual Report 2025 (only available in German)

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