Mar 2, 2013 09:50
11 yrs ago
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German term
Australia
Berufsparcours
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Human Resources
Training
I know what this is but I don't know if there is such a thing in English-speaking countries so struggling to find a term for it. Basically it is series of "stations" (e.g set up on tables in school halls or other large premises) where students "try out" various job-related tasks to give them an idea if they would like or are suited to a certain skilled occupation. The same kind of thing is also set up at various recruitment fairs/training information events etc. See links for information about how it works.
http://www.berufsparcours.de/
http://www.metallnrw.de/bildung/schule/projekte-zur-verbesse...
In my context it is part of an information fair about training opportunities. I am thinking along the lines of "job sampling stations" but would welcome suggestions or any tips about similar setups in English-speaking countries. Never heard of anything like this in Australia, although kids following vocational programs at school do get the chance to "try out" various trades.
http://www.berufsparcours.de/
http://www.metallnrw.de/bildung/schule/projekte-zur-verbesse...
In my context it is part of an information fair about training opportunities. I am thinking along the lines of "job sampling stations" but would welcome suggestions or any tips about similar setups in English-speaking countries. Never heard of anything like this in Australia, although kids following vocational programs at school do get the chance to "try out" various trades.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +1 | hands-on career booths (stations) |
Michael Martin, MA
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| 4 | hands-on careers fair |
Sarah Bessioud
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| 3 | Career Day |
Nicole Schnell
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Proposed translations
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Michael Martin, MA
United States
United States
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hands-on career booths (stations)
Example from first link below:
"The expo is offered to engage all 8th grade students in hands-on career booths, offering them the opportunity to see and consider these career areas for pursuit in the future. "
"The expo is offered to engage all 8th grade students in hands-on career booths, offering them the opportunity to see and consider these career areas for pursuit in the future. "
Reference:
http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw/downloads/40200.pdf
http://ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sd/news_article/5501/_PARENT/layout_details_cc/false
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Comment: "I think this comes closest to what it is in this context. Also like Norbert's suggestion of skill/job matching stations. "
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Nicole Schnell
United States
United States
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Career Day
At least that's how those events are called in the US.
Definition according to Wikipedia:
"Career Day often refers to a day in school where students learn about different careers and vocations."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Career_Day
Definition according to Wikipedia:
"Career Day often refers to a day in school where students learn about different careers and vocations."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Career_Day
Note from asker:
| Thanks, but the Berufsparcours is only one element of what they call the Ausbildungsmarkt, where exhibiting companies provide information about training opportunities. I am looking for a word for this particular setup with the various tables for trying out different skills. |
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Sarah Bessioud
Germany
Germany
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Germany
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hands-on careers fair
"hands-on" may be a possible solution to get over the idea of attendees taking part and trying things out.
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/1373513.print/
HUNDREDS of teenagers in Bicester learnt skills from bricklaying to fashion modelling at a hands-on careers fair.
http://www.timesandstar.co.uk/hands-on-approach-inspires-stu...
HANDS-ON APPROACH INSPIRES STUDENTS
There were also hands-on activities as part of the day which were designed to inspire students to consider a career in the sector.
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Note added at 1 hr (2013-03-02 11:38:14 GMT)
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What about the "hands-on stands of the careers fair"?
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/1373513.print/
HUNDREDS of teenagers in Bicester learnt skills from bricklaying to fashion modelling at a hands-on careers fair.
http://www.timesandstar.co.uk/hands-on-approach-inspires-stu...
HANDS-ON APPROACH INSPIRES STUDENTS
There were also hands-on activities as part of the day which were designed to inspire students to consider a career in the sector.
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Note added at 1 hr (2013-03-02 11:38:14 GMT)
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What about the "hands-on stands of the careers fair"?
Note from asker:
| The whole fair isn't hands-on, just this one part/physical section of it. But I guess I could say something like "the hands-on section provided by X.... |
| Yes, this is a whole section, maybe a separate tent? The hands-on job sampling section???? |
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