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The Importance Of Vocational Education

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Lori Bravo is a high school student, studying things she felt she didn’t need for her future. She wants to experience in building and environmental design, but her school doesn’t provide that, nor are there any electives that involve something related to that job. Students should be able to choose if they want to go on the path for college, or go into workforce. Vocational ed matters because some students don’t get a college degree, students could have the chance to experience vocational programs in their interest while still getting an education, and students can see if they’re cut out for a certain career choice or not. High schools should offer more vocational programs, classes, or curriculum as an option for students who are more interested in joining the workforce rather than having a strong academic foundation for college. Many students who go to college never actually get their degrees, thus this could lead to major problems such as the student having more trouble finding a job since they didn’t experience “hands on” vocational teachings. According to the video made by PBS Newshour, “Making the Grade Vocational Education”, it states, “Nearly 40% who go to 4 year colleges and some 70% of community will never get their degree.” Hearing this could …show more content…

Students who go to college after high school and don’t earn their degree will still have experience with workforce as a backup, the high schools could still teach academic subjects to the students while they take courses on the jobs they want, and students can check in advance if they’re suitable for the job they choose. High schools should start adding vocational education for students who want to go straight into workforce, as well as allowing students to choose the pathway they would rather go

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