Apprenticeship for people with disabilities to become consultants
Why Apprenticeship?
Because people with disabilities often do not have access to vocational training.
Because over 310,000 employees in sheltered workshop are often excluded from the mainstream system without a recognised school certificate (as of 2024, BAG WfbM).
Because they are usually perceived only as assistants, not as equal professionals.
Because education enables personal development, professional competence and social participation.
Because people with disabilities offer valuable perspectives for breaking down barriers.
Because their everyday experiences make them ideal consultants for accessibility.
Because those who encounter barriers on a daily basis know best what needs to change.
This is exactly where COIN starts – with an apprenticeship that turns experience into expertise.
Our Objectives:
Personal development
Building professional expertise
Unlocking potential
Societal participation
Social and economic participation
Secure employment subject to social insurance contributions
Our Apprenticeship Approach:
Good education, real opportunities
In three years, we educate people with disabilities to become consultants. Education is the key to the labour market.
Individualised and supportive
Our apprenticeship takes individual learning needs into account. With clear structures, a strong practical focus and room for personal development, we promote strengths – not stress.
Learning in practice
Participants provide consulting services during their training and consolidate their knowledge where change begins: in practice.
Connecting learning spaces
Our participants attend selected university seminars – together with students. This creates exchange, understanding and new networks.
Training with prospects
Our apprenticeship creates jobs that are subject to social insurance contributions. Because competence, responsibility and impact deserve recognition – also financially.
I think the apprenticeship opportunity at COIN is important because practical experience translates into practical inclusion skills – a win-win for people and companies.
Nicole Haase,
Co-Founder, former employee at a sheltered workshop
This is how we develop the apprenticeship
Since 2025
Launch of COIN
COIN is founded with the motto: Innovation through inclusion. The Inclusion Offices in Cologne, Mainz and Saarbrücken fund its development.
By 2026
Development of the apprenticeship
We are developing content, formats and structures in collaboration with companies, people with disabilities and universities.
Starting in 2027
Apprenticeship begins!
The first vocational training to become a consultant will start at three locations. A new career path – from the sheltered workshop to consulting.
Do you have questions, want to learn more about our approach, or stay in touch? Then reach out to us – we look forward to hearing from you!
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