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vocational education

American  

noun

  1. educational training that provides practical experience in a particular occupational field, as agriculture, home economics, or industry.


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Vocational education and training centres have been established for the prevention of terrorism.”

From The Guardian • Nov. 24, 2019

Vocational education, trade and immigration were prominent topics, according to some executives.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2016

Vocational education and job training skills were not a major focus of the reorganization, Holdren told legislators, although he said such efforts remain a top administration priority.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 5, 2013

Vocational education, where young people learn the skills and earn their qualifications working while studying is in many countries being revitalised.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2012

Vocational education for the blind, the deaf, the crippled, and the otherwise disabled is social service of the finest and most constructive type.

From Problems in American Democracy by Williamson, Thames Ross