The current education system,
while
emphasizing the importance of academic literacy, seems to neglect the acquisition of practical
skills
. It is my firm belief that it is a grave error to forego teaching life
skills
like cooking or dressing in favour of traditional academic training.
This
essay elucidates the adverse effects of
such
an approach and promotes a more balanced educational structure.
To begin
with, we currently witness a considerable proportion of youth grappling with unemployment, a predicament largely attributed to their lack of hands-on
skills
desired by numerous top-tier companies. To illustrate, many
such
corporations now prefer recruiting individuals who possess specialised abilities like culinary
skills
, driving competence, and nursing proficiency. Those who have confined their education to theoretical learning find their resumes disregarded,
thus
prolonging their period of joblessness.
Furthermore
, the existing system has driven a significant number of graduates to undertake jobs unrelated to their fields of study.
This
circumstance allows employers to exploit their vulnerability, often leading to the graduates working long hours for unjustifiably low remuneration. In fact, many youths who have pursued non-skill-based courses find themselves dissatisfied with their work, grappling with low self-esteem, and in severe cases, battling depression. The primary education system, with its emphasis on academic knowledge over practical
skills
, bears significant responsibility for
this
unfortunate situation.
In conclusion,
while
fostering a scholarly mindset is not entirely without merit, discouraging the acquisition of practical, skill-based knowledge can have devastating consequences.
This
approach can lead to extended periods of unemployment for graduates and their acceptance of low wages, simply because they lack alternatives. As
such
, I strongly advocate for a shift in our educational strategies, placing equal importance on both academic knowledge and practical
skills
.
This
balanced approach, I believe, will pave the way for a brighter, more secure future for our students.
