1 . School-based Vocational (职业的) Training in Germany

If you want to do vocational training in healthcare, social services or technical professions, you can do school-based vocational training in Germany.

What is it?

School-based vocational training does not take place partly in a company, but only at a vocational school or a vocational college. Here you are not an apprentice (学徒) in a company, but you learn practically full-time at the school desk.

What does it teach you?

You will find a variety of professions that you can learn at a vocation al school or a vocational college. Offers are available for professions such as nurse, kindergarten teacher and medical-technical assistant. Many—but not all—of the more than 350 officially acknowledged vocational training programs in Germany are school-based.

How long does it take?

School-based vocational training in Germany is usually full-time. The duration and the curricula are fixed for the individual professions, but there are different vacation periods from school to school, which interrupt the training periods.

How much does it cost?

In contrast to in-company training, you will not usually receive a monthly training allowance for school-based training; in many cases, you will even have to pay for this training. If you go to a state vocational school or a college, there are usually no fees. However, this may not be the case with privately run vocational colleges or schools.

Germany’s vocational training system is known for its strong focus on practical skills and employability. According to a study by the German Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training, around 78% of students who completed a vocation al training program found employment within one year of graduation.

1. What can most probably be learnt in school-based vocational training?

A．Planting crops.	B．Taking care of the elderly.
C．Driving a vehicle.	D．Mastering a foreign language.

2. What should a student do to enjoy the fee-free policy?

A．Attend a state college.	B．Receive an offer.
C．Have a full-time course.	D．Apply for a private school.

3. In which section of a newspaper can this text be found?

A．Science.

B．Education.

C．Business.

D．Entertainment.

2 . Art Exhibitions On Display Throughout Campus

Next Up Invitational V

On Display November 21 until November 26.

Location: Sikes Hall Showcase

“NextUp Invitational V” is an exhibition of works selected by the Clemson Curates Creative Inquiry team showing twenty-three “up and coming” undergraduate art students in the Department of Art Bachelor of Fine Arts. On view are works selected from over 230 submissions to the Foundations Review, which took place during the spring semester, and includes drawing, painting, and photography.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Exhibit

On display November 29 through December 7.

Location: Lee Gallery

This exhibition shows works by seniors in the studio disciplines of drawing, painting, and printmaking. The Lee Gallery exhibits the artworks of graduating students in the Department of Art academic program at the end of each semester. The students featured in the exhibit are honored with an Artist Talk which will take place December 3 from 5 p. m. to 7 p. m. in the Lee Gallery.

Natural History/Critical Condition

On display December 1 until December 3.

Location: College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities Dean’s Gallery

The artists present a reflection on the natural environment that reveals a growing list of environmental concerns facing humanity. The exhibition points to ecological destruction. This exhibit questions the viewer’s capacity and willingness to address the changes taking place. It encourages the viewer to take action before conditions progress beyond our ability to take meaningful action.

Textiles (纺织品) Narratives

On display December 11 until December 16.

Location: Brooks Center for the Performing Arts Lobby

The Clemson Visual Arts welcomes back MFA alumna (女校友)T erry Jarrard-Dimond for a personal exhibition, “Textile Narratives.” The artworks in this exhibition show Dimond’s collection of compositions using hand-dyed, contemporary textiles. Dimond took part in South Carolina Arts Commission’s 50th Anniversary exhibition pogram and received Visual and Craft Fellowship award.

1. What can be known about the exhibition lasting the longest?

A．It includes works of photography.	B．The exhibition takes place annually.
C．The art students have won state awards.	D．A programme of art will be held.

2. Where will you go to visit an exhibition regarding environmental issues?

A．Lee Gallery.

B．Sikes Hall Showcase.

C．Brooks Center for the Performing Arts Lobby.

D．College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities Dean’s Gallery.

3. Which exhibition displays art works from a single artist?

A．Textiles Narratives.	B．Next Up Invitational V.
C．Natural History/Critical Condition.	D．Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Exhibit.