Types of Vocational Courses
Vocational courses are classes specifically designed to assist a student in becoming skilled at a profession. Vocational schools are often an alternative to traditional secondary schooling. Typically the concentration is nonacademic and of a practical use. Vocational schooling often allows a fast track to employment after graduation, providing sufficient education and certification for an entry-level job in a given field.
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Wood and Metal Shop
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Wood and metal shop involves learning the skills that go into constructing materials by hand. Beginner courses often end with a student completing his own chair or desk, or another item of rudimentary design. More advanced classes in woodworking often lead to vocations such as construction, architecture or inspecting.
Office Management and Assistance
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Training in office management and office assistance can prepare a student for work at a large number of firms. Office managing, or clerking, is considered an economically "safe" position, because a person trained to do the work can work in an office anywhere; there will always be a demand for filing and other related clerical tasks. Courses in this discipline also involve students gaining confidence in handling phone calls, and frequently multitasking.
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Microsoft Office and Computer Proficiency
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In a world increasingly run by technology and computers, vocational courses in computer-related tasks are becoming more and more popular. Classes in vocational school include typing, word processing and education in the use of basic Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.
Business Courses
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Many vocational schools also offer business courses of varying sorts, such as entrepreneurship or marketing. Related courses, such as workforce readiness, prepare students for a life of employment by teaching basic communication and learning skills. Courses such as Personal Commerce on the Internet serve as an introduction to the basics of efficiently using the worldwide web for personal and professional business practices.
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