Now a lot of people in colleges are doing academic studies. We should encourage them to learn vocational skills (like plumbing). Do you agree or disagree?

In our modern day and age, young people seek core academic specialities in

university

to provide themselves with better future career opportunities. Some social bodies argue that manual skills and carftships

such

as carpentering, plumbing and mechanics should be taught in universities. I believe the decision to choose a major in tertiary education should be based solely on the student's wishes and talents. In

this

essay, I will give my opinion on

this

topic. Nowadays, the work market is highly demanding and most

university

students gravitate toward choosing a career path which has a rewarding future in their personal and professional lives.

For example

, 75% of high-school graduates choose either engineering, law or Medical-related specialities because these majors are associated with higher social status and are thought to be financially profitable.

Moreover

, most youngsters are pressured by their parents to study these majors at

university

.

However

, remarkable scientists who had passion and excellence in their domain, have changed our lives. Most discoveries in physics and advances in technology were made by people who thrived in academic environments and loved experimenting with new things.

However

,

while

academic studies are appealing to most members of society, other crafts and manual jobs

such

as carpentering, plumbing, cooking and tailoring are important and every neighbourhood needs a professional in

such

jobs.

Furthermore

, an article in the New York Financial Times reported that an organized plumbing business has an estimated annual income of 450,000$ which is three times higher than the income of a nurse or a civil-right lawyer.

In addition

,

such

jobs are passed down from one generation to another in a family which makes it more about family and heritage than just a paid job. In conclusion, choosing an educational path in

university

should be based on the student's own wishes and desires. Families and educational figures should provide advice and guidance to young people to help them make the best choice for their future careers.