Vocational Education and Training Concepts

What is the main characteristic of formal education?

• It only happens at home

• It is unstructured and spontaneous

• It follows a planned curriculum and is often provided by institutions

• It is based only on hands-on experience

What is a likely outcomes of attending a college, university, or trade school?

• Broader knowledge and better credentials

• Less structured learning

• Fewer job opportunities

• Lower earning potential

Trade schools are best known for:

• Offering broad academic courses only

• Focusing on specific job skills and hands-on training

• Preparing students for general education exams

• Teaching philosophy and literature exclusively

What is a common method of vocational or technical training?

• Attending a four-year university

• Watching educational TV shows

• Participating in apprenticeships or short-term courses

• Self-teaching through fiction books

The main focus of vocational or technical training is:

• Broad academic knowledge

• Skill specialization for specific jobs

• Learning multiple foreign languages

• Writing long research papers

Which of the following is a common method of continuous professional development?

• High school diploma

• Attending workshops and earning certifications

• Watching movies

• Playing educational games

The main goal of continuous professional development is to:

• Change careers completely

• Prepare students for college

• Improve career skills and stay updated in a profession

• Avoid workplace responsibilites

Which of the following is an example of a government subsidy for education?

• Student cafeteria services

• Personal tutoring

• Public education funding and grants

• Private school tuition fees

What is a common method used in employer training programs?

• Watching unrelated documentaries

• On-the-job instruction and mentorships

• Studying independently at home

• Taking university entrance exams

Why do employers invest in training programs?

• To make employees work longer hours

• To avoid promoting workers

• To increase efficiency, boost morale, and improve company results

• To cut communication between staff