Vocational education or vocational education and training (VET) prepares trainees for jobs that are based on manual or practical activities, traditionally non-academic, and totally related to a specific trade, occupation, or vocation. It is sometimes referred to as technical education as the trainee directly develops expertise in a particular group of techniques or technology.
Vocational [...]

Dental Assistant trade schools will prepare for a career as a Dental Assistant, a good choice today since entry-level positions are in great demand. Most certified Dental Assistants will find good working conditions in the dental offices performing a variety of duties in a clean, bright environment.
A Dental Assistant vocational school teaches students how to [...]

Is Life just a string of random chemical reactions and biological accidents or could there possibly be a theory of everything?
Frank Wilczek who is considered one of the world’s most eminent theoretical physicists has stated, “In recent months a different, much weaker notion of what a Theory of Everything might accomplish has gained ground, largely [...]

With the job situation so bad in the UK, many people are looking outside of the country to seek employment. Some are considering teaching English abroad as an option and some might even look as far as China for work. In this article I want to pass on some information and a little advice about [...]

Training and vocational schools are educational institutions that provide practical and vocational skills and knowledge related to a specific competency, trade, occupation or profession. Training schools usually provide materials and equipment used in actual situations that an individual often faces at their workplace. Vocational school, on the other hand, teaches students how to do a [...]

For example, “Vicky” is an unbelievably talented hair stylist. While at beauty school, her designs blew away the competition and impressed instructors beyond measure. The school’s job placement counselors were confident Vicky would land a rewarding job in one of the area’s hottest salons or day spas.
Admittedly, Vicky struggled with self-discipline, which is critical for [...]

If you are teaching the new BTEC Science qualifications in September 2010 you will be thinking about which BTEC Science resources will best suit your needs.
-Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Applied Science (1 GCSE)
-Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Applied Science (2 GCSEs)
-Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Applied Science (4 GCSEs)
How will [...]