How would Stuttgart’s media landscape look today without the Johannes-Gutenberg-Schule? Right here we stand before a cornerstone of Stuttgart’s vocational education. This is a school with a rich history and a vital role in shaping the future of media professionals.
The Johannes-Gutenberg-Schule, or JGS as it’s often called, is a vocational school. It is located in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. JGS is one of Europe’s largest vocational schools. It specializes in printing and media professions.
Let’s step back in time to 1903. The school’s humble beginnings consisted of just two workshop rooms. These rooms were located in a former prison. Imagine the transformation. From incarceration to education.
In 1911, the school moved to a new building. Expansion was needed by 1961. The higher technical school moved to a new building on the Hallschlag. The vocational school remained at the original location. It gained an annex.
By 1963, the higher technical school achieved independence. It then gained engineering school status. The master school was separated from the higher technical school. It became a one-year full-time school. This was part of the vocational school. Student numbers grew so rapidly that the JGS established additional branches.
A decision was made in 1969. A new building would be erected. It would be for the commercial vocational and technical school. This would be for the graphic arts professions. The location was Hallschlag. On October 26, 1972, the school received its present name. The move finally took place in September 1976.
Alfred Schäfer led the school from 1996 to 2012. Edgar Waldraff has been the director since 2012. The Johannes-Gutenberg-Schule underwent a significant renovation. This happened between 2016 and 2020. The cost was around 34 million euros. The Berufskolleg Grafik-Design, once located at Pragsattel, returned to the main site after the renovation.
Today the Johannes-Gutenberg-Schule offers a wide range of educational paths. These include vocational training, advanced technical studies, and even a technical high school.
The school’s structure is diverse. It includes vocational schools for bookbinders and photographers. There are courses for media designers specializing in digital and print media. Students can also study media technology focusing on print and screen printing. Further options include packaging technology. Not to mention machine and plant operators.
The Johannes-Gutenberg-Schule also offers vocational schools. These are for photographers and media designers specializing in digital and print media. There is a master school. The school provides training for media specialists in digital and print. You can study at a technical school. There is also a vocational college for graphic design. The school offers a technical high school. Its focus is on design and media technology.
The Johannes-Gutenberg-Schule underscores its commitment to innovation. It also emphasizes practical skills. Its graduates are well-prepared. They are ready to meet the challenges of the ever-evolving media landscape.
The school’s story is one of continuous adaptation. It reflects the changing needs of the media industry. From its humble beginnings in a former prison. The Johannes-Gutenberg-Schule has become a leading center for media education in Europe. It continues to shape the future of countless professionals. Its impact extends far beyond the city limits of Stuttgart.