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In some countries in Europe, some children from the age of 11 or 13 go to schools to learn more practical skills that will help them get a job. Other children stay in schools which provide a more general academic education. What should schools do to prepare students for the world of work?

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We live in a changing world, one that needs adaptable students who are ready to deal with the challenges of the communications
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, we must not overlook the fact that students need to have some practical skills which will
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 help them in the future. It is,
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, the responsibility of schools to provide a balance between the two. By the
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 of 11 or 13, some children have a vague idea of what they may want to do as a
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, many do not. In my opinion, it is unfair to expect children to decide whether or not they want to specialise in vocational or academic training at
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. Schools should offer a wide variety of subjects for children to choose from and not force them onto a path they may later regret. The majority of occupations today require an understanding of the basic academic skills.
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, even if a child does know that they want to follow a
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 in a particular trade, institutions that offer practical subjects must include core subjects
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 as literacy and arithmetic, as well as computer literacy, as a part of their curriculum. In my country, children do not have to specialise until they reach the
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 means they have been taught several subjects and can decide what they want to do when they complete their schooling. Today there are many
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 options for children and they are no longer restricted in their choice of work. It is the duty of the school to give young learners the chance to choose their own
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 options or, at least provide them with the right tools to truly make it in the modern world.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • vocational training programs
  • curriculum
  • critical thinking
  • problem-solving
  • communication skills
  • career guidance
  • counseling
  • internships
  • apprenticeships
  • local industries
  • businesses
  • digital literacy
  • technological skills
  • entrepreneurship
  • innovation
  • financial literacy
  • budgeting
  • teamwork
  • collaboration
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