Definition

1. 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

1. training for a specific vocation in industry or agriculture or trade