How are vocational and traditional schools different?

What are the education of Canada?

Canada has normal Elementary, Middle and Secondary schools as well as 'Traditional' and religious schools. There are also Trade and Vocational schools and many Universities.

Ten Things to Know about Vocational Schools?

There are many misconceptions regarding vocational schools. While vocational high schools have grown in their technical and vocational offerings and improved the quality of their traditional education programs, these advances often lack quality marketing to taxpayers. Those who have a vocational school in their district and have not visited it or spoken with representatives from the school may have much to learn about the new vocational schools. Residents who pay for the schools should have the benefit of understanding their offerings. 1. Most vocational high schools also have technical programs. The schools have advanced beyond basic trade programs. 2. Many vocational high schools offer free or low cost training to adult who live in the district the school services. 3. Students often benefit from vocational and technical training, learning traditional subjects in new ways. Teachers are often trained in non-traditional methods to maximize vocational and traditional subject learning. 4. States are moving to require vocational students to meet the same standards as traditional public schools. Some states have already mandated these requirements. In some districts, this has resulted in vocational students passing traditional high school students on state tests. 5. Local municipalities often benefit from vocational projects completed by students. Cities and towns provide supplies. Vocational students provide the labor, saving cities and towns money. 6. Local non-profits also benefit from vocational student labor projects. The students require places to work and the non-profits benefit from free labor. 7. Towns generally share resources to create a vocational school. Funding is a shared responsibility and most states provide additional resources to offset the additional expenses related to vocational and technical shops. 8. Whether enrolled in vocational or technical program, students split their schedules between traditional and shop education. Most schools rotate traditional education weeks with shop weeks. 9. Vocational school focus on job skills, placement, and behavior in a way traditional public schools are not designed to handle. While many students continue on to college, the vocational school curriculum assumes students should be able to utilize their skills to find a job after leaving the school. 10. Vocational schools do provide students with college preparation and placement resources. Students receive assistance applying for financial aid and are eligible for scholarships to continue their education.

What was the main debate in setting up colleges and universities for African Americans?

The choices were whether to primarily offer traditional education, or vocational schools that would provide occupational skills.

Are vocational schools just as good as a college or University?

Vocational schools can be just as good as a college or university if you are studying for a particular profession, such as culinary careers, or certain health-related careers. If you're looking for career training those schools can give you what you need at a fraction of the cost of a traditional university.

Residence halls are typically found at all of the following schools except?

Vocational schools

What do people study in vocational schools?

People study in vocational schools to learn skills that are needed in a particular job. Vocational schools allow them to qualify for higher level jobs that have higher pay.

Does fashion designers go to colleges or vocational schools?

fashion designers go to both colleges and vocational schools.

What is 'Senmon Gakkou'?

Vocational schools.

Do schools with vocational classes have a higher graduation rate?

Yes the schools with vocational classes have higher graduation rate than the others

Are there vocational schools that teach homemaking skills?

It depends on what you mean by "homemaking skills" and who would be attending the vocational school. There are several vocational schools that focus on teaching cooking, cleaning, home management, and basic shopping skills to the disabled. However, most vocational schools are career-specific.

What can a vocational school can also be called?

Vocational schools are a great option for people who don't like the traditional school system. Especially if you already know a specific field you want to get into. It is more hands on and gives you a great picture at what your career will be like.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vocational_school

What type of schools offer hands on training?

Vocational Schools ;p