In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

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our modern day and age, high school
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face a challenging decision after graduation
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what they should do next? Nowadays, more and more youngsters apply to technical institutions where they learn a
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rather than seeking
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tertiary education
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university. I believe that both paths offer a lot to the young generation and choosing either one depends on their needs and desires. Bachelor's
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and higher qualifications are essential in some professions
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as engineering,
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practices and fields of science.
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,
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who desire to have
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professions, it is expected they focus on academic subjects in school and graduate with high
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in order to apply to a highly esteemed university and build their qualifications for their dream job.
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, to become a medical doctor a person needs a seven-year university program
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a
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internship before becoming an independent practitioner.
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,
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some
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favour academia and science, others find themselves in manual skills and professions
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as carpentering, sewing or a
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in art and music which need different
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programs which are based on teaching the basic skills
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working and producing products under supervision.
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, in these programs,
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are able to work and have an income to support themselves
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building a
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.
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, a friend of mine who is now a successful businesswoman,
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went to
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academy to
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her passion for baking and started to sell her cakes online
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she was in school. In conclusion, choosing a
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path depends on the person's choice and passion. Tertiary education and work-based training are merely tools to enable young people to achieve their goals and have their dream jobs.
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Coherence and Cohesion
Try to improve the logical flow between the paragraphs. While each paragraph serves its purpose, transitions could be smoother to ensure the argument flows more naturally.
Task Achievement
Expand slightly on the potential disadvantages of work-based training to offer a more balanced discussion. While you note the benefits, it's useful to acknowledge and address possible downsides as well.
Coherence and Cohesion
The essay provides a clear introduction and conclusion, clearly outlining the topic and summarizing your position effectively.
Task Achievement
You effectively use specific examples to support your arguments, such as the example of a friend who pursued a career in baking while obtaining practical training.

Answer the 'Advantages and Disadvantages' topic

IELTS advantages and disadvantages questions normally give you a statement and ask you to comment on the advantages and disadvantages of that statement.

Answer structure for the type of essay

  • Introduction
  • Body paragraph 1 – advantages
  • Body paragraph 2 – disadvantages
  • Conclusion

Examples to start your body paragraph:

  • The main advantage is...
  • The disadvantage of this...
  • The main benefit...
  • Despite these advantages...
  • One possible drawback...

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • work-based training
  • enrol
  • university
  • advantages
  • disadvantages
  • practical skills
  • experience
  • workforce
  • employment
  • earnings
  • opportunities
  • further education
  • theoretical knowledge
  • career options
  • exploitation
  • balance
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