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?
More and more youngsters in many parts of the world pursue an apprenticeship rather than a tertiary education. Some argue that skipping university and
therefore
gaining more hands-on experience in work-based training is good, Linking Words
while
others believe that attending an academy may be more beneficial thanks to the specialised knowledge learned. In my opinion, there are more disadvantages than advantages to enrolling in an employment-based traineeship.
Among the positive aspects of job-on training is the possibility of strengthening one’s practical skills, which can result in receiving the essential merits to enable success in a more technical job. Linking Words
For example
, becoming a dentistry technician or a cosmetology specialist. Linking Words
However
, it is Linking Words
also
achievable to do so by an internship provided by a university. Linking Words
Furthermore
, omitting an upper education can result in an earlier entry into the workforce and an ability to support oneself financially at a younger age, which can sometimes be difficult to achieve. Linking Words
Nevertheless
, there are various scholarships available to help students who struggle with their financial income.
When it comes to the main drawback of enrolment in an on-the-job preparation is the lack of specialised knowledge which can be only gained through a teaching institution. Linking Words
For instance
, young people who want to pursue a scientific career can only do so by joining a bachelor’s programme and later continuing their education. Linking Words
In addition
, skipping university and joining work-based traineeships can result in lower earning potential and a lack of self-fulfilment.
In general, there is an increasing number of young adults, who choose to apply for an experiential internship Linking Words
instead
of becoming undergrad students. Linking Words
Although
there are some upsides to Linking Words
this
trend, I believe, that they are far outweighed by the disadvantages of the crucial expertise gained through upper-education, Linking Words
as well as
exploring one’s ambitions.Linking Words
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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...