Part 2: Vocational vs. Professional Careers Instructions: When planning your future, you can take different paths. Let's look at the difference between two main types of careers. Vocational Careers: These are highly practical, skill-based jobs. You usually learn these through short-term training, an ITI diploma, or hands-on practice. Professional Careers: These are academic-based jobs. You usually need to complete a 3-to-4 year university degree (like a BA, B.Sc, or B.Com) and sometimes higher studies. Read through the two lists below. Circle two Vocational careers and two Professional careers that sound interesting to you. List A: Vocational Careers List B: Professional Careers Hairdresser Accountant Photographer Architect Fashion Designer Journalist Tailor Doctor Chef Engineer Fitness Trainer Teacher Sports Coach Lawyer Groundskeeper Graphic Designer Gym Instructor Marketing Specialist Carpenter Research Scientist Electrician Psychologist Welder Software Developer Mechanic Financial Analyst Construction Worker Urban Planner Clerk Environmental Scientist Customer Service Representative Pharmacist Receptionist Civil Engineer Data Entry Clerk Art Director Nurse Physical Therapist Pharmacy Assistant Business Consultant Lab Technician Social Worker Social Worker Historian Shop Keeper Economist Sales Person Anthropologist Housekeeping Sociologist