High School Grads Opt for Vocational Training

The latest studies from higher education agencies around the world show that about 20 percent of all students who complete a secondary school (high school) program (or an equivalent) are planning to enter a higher vocational/technical training program rather than a more traditional academic program. What does this mean? The majority of new higher education enrollments will be in vocational schools and colleges. Traditional universities are likely to see short-term declines in enrollments, with the majority of their student populations coming in as transfers from other institutions. How will this impact the world of work? The impact has yet to be determined.

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Lynn Byrne

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