If you know German, you will know that "Ausbildung in Deutschland" translates to English meaning "Training in Germany".
For the fourth year, ESS has participated in the International exchange program held by Gateway Technical
College in Racine Germany . She spent 3 days at ESS learning many aspects of the business. One of their
"assignments" was to write and post on our blog, a story about the
German educational system and how it differs from the American system. She did a lot of writing, in between all of the other activities, and came up with
the wonderful blog post. Please enjoy her blog and many thanks to Gateway for
having this unique program.
Apprenticeship in Germany
Hello my name is Laura
Steigerwald, I’m from Germany America
I recognized that our education system in Germany
I’m doing a apprenticeship
as an industrial clerk in the second year. A common apprenticeship takes 3
years – it’s a dual system. The company works very closely with the school. And I get
paid during the apprenticeship.
The school is responsible
for the theory and general education. They offer subjects with reference to the
profession. Also, sports are important because we don’t move very much in the
office.
The company is responsible
for the practical part. During our apprenticeship we go thru all the different
departments to understand the processes of a company and to learn all the
different tasks. For example Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting, Sales, Purchasing etc..
For the most companies it also very
important to improve our English. So we have not only at school English lessons – but also
in-house lessons. Furthermore, I can
apply for a stay abroad for two month – for example to come to Turkey or Holland
The Aim is to train their
students so that they are able to work in every of their departments. And you
have the chance to work in that company after the apprenticeship. In my opinion
it is a chance to find my favorite department.
Posted by Laura Steigerwald of
Johannesberg, Germany
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