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,

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.

For example

, becoming a dentistry technician or a cosmetology specialist.

However

, it is

also

achievable to do so by an internship provided by a university.

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.

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.

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.

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

instead

of becoming undergrad students.

Although

there are some upsides to

this

trend, I believe, that they are far outweighed by the disadvantages of the crucial expertise gained through upper-education,

as well as

exploring one’s ambitions.