Vocational education is a form of education in which people are provided with practical skills which will allow them to engage in careers which involve manual or practical abilities. Some examples of careers for which people can receive vocational education training include: aviation mechanics, hotel management, hairstyling, plumbing, air conditioner installation, and vehicle driving. Vocational education is also known as vocational education and training (VET), Voc. Ed., or "technical school."
People who are interested in vocational education usually have a high school diploma, and they pursue vocational education rather than college or professional school. Vocational education has a specific and practical focus, rather than an academic one, and it is designed to provide people with the skills needed to start a career in an area of interest. After training, people will be eligible for licensure if a license is required in their chosen field, and they can start work immediately.
Many governments contribute to vocational education to ensure that people with technical skills will be readily available, and to provide career options for people who are not interested in college, or who may not be able to afford a technical or trade school on their own. For example, low income people in the United States can participate in Job Corps, a program which provides vocational education, housing, and support.
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