Sentences with phrase «because vocational courses»

Secretary Bell conceded that the report of the excellence commission «didn't touch enormously on vocational education» because vocational courses are not considered part of the traditional «academic core» subjects.

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College - bound students were funneled into academically rigorous, college - preparatory courses, while students not deemed to be college material — either because of low academic achievement or due to racial or economic discrimination — were tracked into vocational education courses designed to prepare them for direct entry into the workforce.

Many schools focus efforts on C - D borderline pupils because obtaining a C grade in English and maths is the key academic requirement for pupils to continue in education, whether it be studying A-levels or a more vocational course.

I would also ensure the training was provided in parallel with the course — because so much of the vocational training is meaningless without seeing it applied in practice.

Any additional courses or vocational training is of value because, even if it's not industry related, it will show your work and study ethic.