Our training center is only a few minutes by bus from Lucerne railway station. Whether you want to learn or deepen your knowledge of German or improve application strategies, ECAP Central Switzerland has the right course for you. Classes are held in cosy classrooms in a relaxed atmosphere suitable for adults. All courses are based on the most current didactic and methodological knowledge. The course programme is tailored to the specific needs and realities of the participants and also offers access to lifelong education for people who have not had much chances for an education. An up-to-date overview of ECAP Central Switzerland's can be found in our course programme . The main activities cover the following areas: German as a second language • Literacy • Intensive courses (preliminary level; levels A1, A2, B1 and B2) • Evening courses (levels A1, A2, B1 and B2) • Integration courses (level A1) • Conversation courses Branch-specific German Courses • German courses for employees in the cleaning sector • German courses for for employees in restaurants and hotels • German courses for people employed as painter or plasterer Courses for companies and institutions • Tailor-made and job-related German courses for companies and institutions Training of trainers Courses in the three modules necessary to achieve the certificate «language teacher in the field of integration». «language teacher in the field of integration». Examinations and certificates • telc German; levels A1, A2, B1 and B2 • fide test ECAP Central Switzerland is an accredited examination center for telc certifications and proof of language competency fide. Here you can find more information . Projects • «Schritte», job application workshop for foreigners Playgroup GIROTONDO • Playgroup with early German language support Courses for unemployed people (admission only by the regional employment agency RAV) • «Horizont15» , application coaching for unskilled workers • «Sternmatt», application coaching for specialists • «Gleis12», applications coaching for foreigners • «Refresher», updating job searching skills • Assessment of German language skills • First information for foreigners: Albanian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Serbian-Croatian, Tamil

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Urs J. Knobel was born in Zug, Switzerland. He graduated from the Lucerne University of Arts where he had studied graphic arts. Study stay in London. Lecture Bath School of Art and Design United Kingdom. Assembly book, collage, sketchbook. He then worked as a Graphic Designer at Advico Young & Rubicam, and went on to become Art Director at Doyle Dane Bernbach in Zurich. Today he works as an Illustrator, Art Director, Graphic Designer and Painter. He designed the poster for the White Turf St. Moritz racing event and the badges for the carnival of Baar. AWARDS 2022 American Illustration 41, New York 2020 American Illustration 39, New York 2019 American Illustration 38, New York 2015 American Illustration 34, New York 2010 American Illustration 29, New York. 2007 The Society of Illustrators New York. Certificate of Merit 1997 The Society of Illustrators New York. Certificate of Merit. 1995 Graphis Press Corporation New York. Graphis Ephemera 1. 1983 European Illustration London. PUBLICATIONS 2020 American Illustration 39, New York 2019 American Illustration 38, New York 2016 - 2008 3x3 Illustration Directory. Curated by Charles Hively NY. 2007 3x3 Magazine of Contemporary Illustration NY. Vol. 3 No. 3 2007 and 1997 The Society of Illustrators New York, Annual of American illustration 1995 Graphis Ephemera 1, Graphis Press Corp. NY 1983 European Illustration. Edited by Edward Booth-Clibborn, London PURCHASES Purchases: Canton Zug. Community Baar. Care Center Foundation Baar. Companies and private.