BO+ at the Festhalle riding tournament: A look behind the scenes of top-level sport

Wetzlar | As part of their practical career orientation program, the BO+ group visited the Frankfurt Festhalle equestrian tournament and participated in an exclusive backstage tour. The group was accompanied by BWHW employees Angelika Lanz and Michael Götz, as well as Manuela Reiter, a trainer at the BTZ Wetzlar, who provided expert support and reflected on the visit with the participants. Even the access via the VIP entrance conveyed...(...)

Traveling together: The VIT group visits the Frankfurt Christmas market

Groß-Gerau | In December, the VIT group from Groß-Gerau traveled to Frankfurt to enjoy the special atmosphere of the Christmas market. The group departed promptly at 10 a.m. by S-Bahn (suburban train) and arrived relaxed at their destination. There, the participants were greeted by a charming market with festively decorated stalls and sparkling lights. One stall in particular caught the eye, featuring artfully polished natural stones – genuine...(...)

Team building meets year-end celebration – BWHW GG & Rüsselsheim Christmas party at Face Off Rüsselsheim

Groß-Gerau - Rüsselsheim | On December 12, 2025, the teams from BWHW Groß-Gerau and Rüsselsheim came together for their joint Christmas party at Face Off Rüsselsheim. The event offered the ideal combination of team-building activities and a appreciative end to the year. Face Off, known for its dynamic play and activity spaces, created a lively atmosphere where collaboration, humor, and sporting ambition were all on full display...(...)

Second Christmas book market at the Darmstadt Adult Education Center

Darmstadt | On December 12, 2025, the second Christmas book market of the Basic Education @ Darmstadt project took place at the Hessian Business Education Center in Darmstadt. As in the previous year, the event was very well received and offered visitors the opportunity to discover books in a pleasant atmosphere and to engage in conversation with one another. Numerous donated books from various sources were available...(...)

A class that shines – PUSCH celebrates community, courage and the future

Groß-Gerau | On the last day of school before the Christmas holidays, the PUSCH class at the Martin Buber School in Groß-Gerau transformed into a place filled with appreciation, laughter, and genuine community. Class teacher Ms. Rahimova and PUSCH coach Ms. Bayrakli jointly created a morning that demonstrated the immense potential, heart, and cohesion within this group and how much each individual student has grown over the course of the program...(...)

ViA visits the Wetzlar food bank

Wetzlar | On November 21st, four participants in the "ViA" (Vital and Active) program took part in a nutrition workshop at the Wetzlar Food Bank under the motto "Colorful Cuisine from the Food Bank Basket – Cooking Healthy and Creatively Together." At the food bank's premises in Niedergirmes, the participants learned which foods are particularly healthy and how to cook simple and delicious dishes from the food bank's baskets. The workshop was led by...(...)

BWHW Wiesbaden supports the reforestation project "Our Forest" with 18 trees.

Wiesbaden | The Hessian Business Education Association (Bildungswerk der Hessischen Wirtschaft e. V.), Rhine-Main Region, is once again actively committed to sustainability and environmental protection this year. In 2025, we supported the "Our Forest" reforestation project of HessenForst by planting 18 tree seedlings. The donation was made as part of the "Mobility Consulting for Hessian Businesses" project, through which we support trainees in contributing to the cost of their future careers...(...)

A visit to the theatre as a learning and cultural experience

Wiesbaden | The BO+ career orientation course of the Hessian Business Education Association recently visited the Mainz State Theatre. Thanks to the support of Eva Schmitt from the theatre's group support team, the participants were able to enjoy a free performance of "The Little Vampire." The theatre visit was not only a cultural highlight but also part of the curriculum in the areas of language development and integration. Together...(...)

Success report of the PUSCH project at the Freiherr-vom-Stein-School

Hofheim/Eppstein | The Freiherr-vom-Stein School and the BWHW (Berufsbildungswerk Hofheim) are looking back on two years of the PUSCH program – and it has been a complete success! The goal was to give young people at risk of not obtaining their secondary school leaving certificate a real perspective. With individual support, practical learning content, and close guidance from teachers and the PUSCH coach, this was achieved. The results speak for themselves: 16 young people started...(...)

Crafting and selling for a good cause

Giessen | Participants from the "Frida" and "Everything from One Hand" projects, together with the responsible staff members, Ms. Gabriela Turgay and Mr. Petros Panagopoulos, created beautiful items for a Christmas bazaar. With great love and creativity, the Frida participants painted candles and Christmas ornaments, designed festive Christmas cards, made decorative Christmas decorations, and tied...(...)