> 2020-09-30

Currently, there is a conflation between higher education and vocational training. Typical, four-year degrees are providing both a general education and serving as credentialing frequently required in the workforce. Separating these aspects could provide more tailored services to students based on interest and need.

Educational

• “traditional” four-year college environment
• providing broad teachings and exposure to abstract concepts
• examples: history, higher-order math, music, computer theory, etc.

> more theoretical, less appied

Vocational

• “vocational” work preparation environment
• providing specific training and concepts useful in the workplace
• examples: accounting, architecture, heavy machinery, coding, etc.

> more applied, less theoretical

With these options offered separately, maybe each as a maximum two-year option, students could mix-and-match based on their own needs. Those who want to work emphasize the vocational while those with the time and interest can dive into the educational.

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