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vocational school

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noun

vocational schools plural
  1. a school offering instruction in one or more skilled or semiskilled trades or occupations.


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When *Ma Naw Phaw was given the chance to go to a vocational school in Finland, she took it immediately.

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

Funds in the account may be used for qualified higher-education expenses, including tuition at a college, university, trade school, vocational school or apprenticeship program.

From MarketWatch Jun. 8, 2026

In Russia and on the occupied territories of Ukraine, a college is an equivalent of a vocational school, typically for students aged from 15 to 22 years.

From Barron's May 23, 2026

Like many others, Hecking is the first in her family to go to vocational school.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 28, 2025

Placed in vocational school program in Juvenile Hall, failed to turn in work.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

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