vocational
adjective
vo·ca·tion·al
vō-ˈkā-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of, relating to, or concerned with a vocation
2
: of, relating to, or undergoing training in a skill or trade to be pursued as a career
a vocational school
vocational students
vocationally
adverb
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China denies the allegations, describing the facilities as vocational training centers aimed at combating extremism and terrorism.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for YouTube Creators like Amelia Dimoldenberg and Alix Earle are expanding mentorship, professional development and vocational access for young people pursuing creative careers.
—Jacqueline Jevtich, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Five $100,000 grants to Chicago public schools included support for vocational programs serving aspiring barbers and carpenters.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 14 May 2026
That means investing in education, vocational training, and upskilling programs so workers can adapt and thrive as technology evolves.
—Rachel Royster
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for YouTube Creators like Amelia Dimoldenberg and Alix Earle are expanding mentorship, professional development and vocational access for young people pursuing creative careers.
—Jacqueline Jevtich, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Five $100,000 grants to Chicago public schools included support for vocational programs serving aspiring barbers and carpenters.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 14 May 2026
That means investing in education, vocational training, and upskilling programs so workers can adapt and thrive as technology evolves.
—Rachel Royster
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
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“Vocational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocational. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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vocational
adjective
vo·ca·tion·al
vō-ˈkā-shnəl
-shən-ᵊl
1
: of, relating to, or concerned with a vocation
2
: of, relating to, or involved in training in a skill or trade to be followed as a career
vocational school
vocationally
adverb
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