vocational education
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Definition
- Noun:
- Training for a specific vocation: "Vocational education" refers to instruction and preparation focused on developing the skills and knowledge required for a particular occupation, trade, or craft, typically in fields such as industry, agriculture, or commerce.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The government is investing more in vocational education to address the skills gap in manufacturing.
- After high school, she pursued vocational education to become a certified electrician.
- Vocational education programs often combine classroom learning with hands-on apprenticeships.
Advanced Usage
- "to place an emphasis on vocational education": to prioritize or focus on job-specific training.
- The new policy places a strong emphasis on vocational education for economic development.
Variants and Related Words
Vocational training (n): a closely related term often used interchangeably with "vocational education," emphasizing the skill-acquisition aspect.
- He received vocational training in automotive repair.
Career and technical education (CTE) (n): a modern, broader term often used in educational systems to encompass vocational education.
- The school's CTE department offers courses in healthcare and information technology.
Synonyms
- Trade education: education focused on skilled manual or industrial trades.
- Occupational training: training directed at a specific job or profession.
Related Phrases
Vocational school (n): an institution that provides vocational education.
- She enrolled in a vocational school to study culinary arts.
Vocational course (n): a specific class or program within vocational education.
- The college offers a vocational course in web development.
Noun
- training for a specific vocation in industry or agriculture or trade