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vocational

[voh-key-shuh-nl] / voʊˈkeɪ ʃə nl /




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Prior to the pandemic, "people weren't really talking about going to trade school, vocational schools, stuff like that. It was like: 'Go to college, get your four years.'"

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

Wednesday marked the official launch of Workforce Pell Grants, making the federal financial aid program long popular with college students available for short-term vocational training.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

One such program, called On the Right Path, offers counseling, education and vocational training to former gang members and at-risk youth.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

The problem: Many or most of those vocational programs were worthless or a fraud, or both.

From MarketWatch Jun. 18, 2026

Before I had a chance to answer, he added, “We have excellent vocational programs in car mechanics, electronics, and wood shop. We also have a program for future farmers.”

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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