Many people go to university for academic study. More people should be encouraged to do vocational training because there is a lack of qualified workers such as electricians and plumbers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that many

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prefer to pursue academic studies at university rather than to follow a vocational training course.

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nobody can deny the need for university graduates, I totally agree that we should encourage more

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to qualify as electricians, plumbers or other essential manual

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. There are two important reasons why more

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must be trained in skilled professions

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as plumbing or electrical work.

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,

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are vital when new buildings are constructed or when existing buildings have to be renovated or simply maintained. Indeed, in many countries, a permanent maintenance staff of skilled tradesmen is employed in hospitals,

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or museums, ensuring the safety of all who use the buildings.

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, in some developed countries, there is an existing imbalance in the economy, resulting in graduate unemployment,

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there is a shortage of skilled labour. Governments in those countries need,

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, to work with employers to ensure that extra vocational training is provided. More

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must be encouraged to attend vocational training courses. [1] The onus is on

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to incorporate relevant subjects into the curriculum

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so that not all the emphasis is placed on preparation for academic study at university. Many boys and girls are not academically inclined, but

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does not mean that

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should consider them as failures.

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, workshops in

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could provide an opportunity to learn ‘hands-on skills’, adapting the theory of the physics lessons to practical applications. [2] Parents should

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help their children to choose vocational careers, explaining the good employment prospects and remuneration for manual

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with qualifications and skills In conclusion, I agree that it is vital that we encourage more

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to do vocational training because without

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skilled

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, society cannot function effectively