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.
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Vocational Careers: These are highly practical, skill-based jobs. You usually learn these through short-term training, an ITI diploma, or hands-on practice.
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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
| Career | Circle Your Choice |
|---|---|
| Electrician | ☐ |
| Plumber | ☐ |
| Mechanic | ☐ |
| Tailor | ☐ |
| Chef | ☐ |
| Beautician | ☐ |
| Carpenter | ☐ |
| Graphic Designer | ☐ |
List B: Professional Careers
| Career | Circle Your Choice |
|---|---|
| Doctor | ☐ |
| Teacher | ☐ |
| Engineer | ☐ |
| Lawyer | ☐ |
| Accountant | ☐ |
| Software Developer | ☐ |
| Nurse | ☐ |
| Social Worker | ☐ |
My Choices
Two Vocational careers I find interesting:
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Two Professional careers I find interesting:
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