The purpose of a career or vocational-technical education is to prepare a high school graduate to obtain and hold a job.  The relationship between education and work is important.  The more you invest in your education, the more valuable you are to your employer and the more you will earn!

I. A good high school education is critical to whatever field you wish to enter.  Employers want you to:

• Be able to read and write well
• Communicate effectively with other people
• Get along with other people and your co-workers
• Be able to think and reason in safe, acceptable, creative ways

II. Career educators state that high school graduates really need to continue their education and get a degree.  It is no longer an option to not have a degree.

III. Vocational-technical schools provide:

• Hands-on educational experience
• Classrooms that represent actual job experiences
• Instructors who are experienced in the subject area
• Assistance when entering the workforce once your training and education are complete

IV. Visit the vocational or trade school of your choice and take time to:

• Speak to students who are attending classes
• Visit during class time
• Ask students why they chose that institution
• Ask students their opinion of the education they are receiving

V. Continuing education throughout your lifetime will become more and more necessary as the job market becomes more competitive.

VI. Students with a vocational-technical education will have the advantage when the time comes to learn new skills.  Their training will provide them with basic problem-solving skills that make it possible to absorb new technologies.