In order to see this content you need to have both Javascript enabled and Flash installed. Visit BBC Webwise for full instructions

Cao Fei and Tong Yan - The Design Students

Cao Fei and Tong Yan are two seventeen year old girls who dream of escaping farm life to become successful clothes designers.

"I study hard everyday so that I can be an excellent clothes designer and go abroad. I will then be able to improve my family's lives." - Tong Yang

Cao FeiCao FeiCao Fei
  • Typically across China about 80% of people leaving the vocational training centres find work in their new profession after finishing their courses. However, some poorer, rural areas don't have centres like these.

BBC © 2014The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.