7 things you didn't know about Vocational Education

In a rapidly changing world, transition from school to work has become more complex and challenging for young people.

If academic studies may be an excellent stepping stone to successful careers and lives, other types of education like vocational education and training (VET) programs are more than ever being emphasized by governments globally to support work-ready professionals with relevant on-the-job experience to match the needs of various industries, regardless of any social or economic factors.

Here are some facts on vocational education and training (VET) that you may not be aware of:

• VET offers fast-tracks career options
• VET responds to new job candidates evaluation criteria
• VET provides employment and financial security
• VET promotes life-long learning
• VET reduces education drop-outs
• VET combats inequalities through education
• VET opens doors to higher education