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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Vocational training has become increasingly popular among certain middle

schools

in European countries. While some parents send their children to

schools

where practical

skills

can be learned, others have children staying in traditional

schools

.

This

essay will give two suggestions for

schools

to better prepare

students

to become employable. Giving general academic

courses

is certainly an essential method to equip

students

with comprehensive knowledge needed in the future. Liberal arts and sciences have been considered the foundation of all subjects for a long time and

schools

should attach high importance to these subjects. In the UK, middle school

students

are required to take literature, algorithms, geography and other science

courses

before they can attend other vocational training. It has been proved that

students

with a better understanding of arts and sciences usually have

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uperior comprehension of other knowledge. By giving general academic education,

schools

are able to offer

students

a wide range of knowledge necessary in learning other

skills

.

Besides

traditional

courses

set out by

schools

, some practical techniques should

also

be taught from an early age. Certain

skills

such

as machine operating are better learned at school before graduates enter the job market.

For example

, apprenticeships are compulsory for

students

who wish to get skilled worker positions in France and Germany. Some companies even require a certain amount of training time before

students

can officially undertake their job duties because these

skills

can only be gained through extensive practice. From the perspective of

schools

, providing well-designed practical

courses

will give

students

more advantages when

students

enter the

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market. Practical training has been introduced in some

schools

in European countries.

This

essay suggested two methods for school to better prepare

students

before they enter the job market. In conclusion, a combination of traditional academic training and vocational training should be developed to facilitate

students

with better educational and practical backgrounds.