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vocational

[voh-key-shuh-nl] / voʊˈkeɪ ʃə nl /




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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

The DfE emphasised that the collaboration is about "how we are transforming post-16 education" and "supporting the aspirations of young people who want high quality vocational courses."

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Recipients of these benefits in turn regularly have their finances reevaluated, and are also intermittently examined by medical and vocational experts, to determine whether their payments will continue.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

Parts of the structure were used as a vocational shop until the roof burned down in 1984, when the building was permanently closed—boarded up and fenced in though, inexplicably, not removed.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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