Shiksha Samachar: Short Term Education Courses

Short Term Education Courses
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Global survey and studies shows that students after completing higher education
agencies about 20 percent of all students after completing secondary school
(high school) successfully, opt for a short term course which are more subject
related and domain specific

Higher education seems to be hopelessly compartmentalized into colleges and
Short term courses in vocational schools.It is a fact for student who complete
higher secondary education also prefer to opt for vocations and short term
training and certification courses rather than a traditional academic
certification program.
SOME OF THE ISSUES THAT CAN ARISE WITH SHORT TERM COURSES / VOCATIONAL COURSES
ADVANTAGE : Are you thinking of joining some vocational course that could give
you a living but are not sure about vocational schools?
Considering this as a YES for you then  you should be aware that A vocational
school or a trade school will provide you job-specific training for some domain
specific industry. This can make you eligible to be employed in a industry to
work as a skilled labor.
Vocational or short terms course are best for you if you are looking for a
specific skill necessary for a skilled labor job and not just theoretical
bookish knowledge
DISADVANTAGE Limiting the horizon of the skill too early in life, generally job
oriented short terms courses and vocational training are opted by students who
want to start earning at an early life due to paltry economic condition of the
family where a family member contributes in running a family.
Advantage a tradition courses which has a its duration and time for it to be
completed with lot redundant knowledge being imparted to the student. On the
contrary with short term and vocational courses a student can start earning much
earlier as compared to earning which starts after completion of traditional
educations and graduating at times post graduating before you actually start
earning. More practical experience are gained when u actually start working
...this at times can be a debatable subject with pros and cons but depends what
you want to be and what is your mission in life....
Before you choose a Short Term Courses / Vocational school
If you have finally decided to join a short terms courses in some vocational
school? I know it is not always easy to descry the false claims that some
schools make.
But some of suggestions can always be usefull.
First observe whether you actually need a vocational training or not
Look for another training alternatives, like community colleges
Compare all the programs offered by various schools to learn what is required to
graduate
Find out about the school's facilities and the types of equipment —
computers and tools, for example
If you are in the need of financial assistance, find out which school provides
it