Nations should spend more money on skills and vocational training for practical work, rather than on university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is often argued that a country should invest more money in vocational training rather than tertiary
education
due to changes in the labour market. I strongly oppose this
idea and will give my reasons below.
Practical skills training has been widely embraced , especially by today's youngsters, since it offers financial benefits. While university
students are more likely to be put under a lot of strain due to student debts and overwhelming schoolwork during 4 years, those taking up a vocational course are in relief as training schools are cheap, fast and ease them into employment immediately after course completion. Moreover
, people have the option of flexibility when it comes to attending a vocational course which is a great study pathway for those whose schedule is inconsistent. For example
, Upskilled, a registered vocational training, offers online courses for busy people who have a hectic schedule. Due to financial advantages and time flexibility, vocational education
suits best people who are time-poor or not financially sustainable.
Nonetheless
, lacking a university
degree does limit one's options, especially in a job market where a university
degree is a minimum requirement. An individual who has a bachelor's degree can have more opportunities to earn a decent salary and get promotions at work.For example
, The ministers for the Department of Education
sent out a media release highlighting the fact that 90% of university
graduates hold managerial and professional roles while earning a median salary. This
demonstrates, I believe, that undergraduates might initially
have lower wages but they are more likely to get a higher ceiling on future earnings
In conclusion, although
vocational education
sounds appealing, it potentially restricts oneself to manual labour or service industry jobs whereas higher education
has the great perk of being able to accelerate one's career ladder.Submitted by nhuminh031001 on
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