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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Before the sheriff closed Jail North in 2022, the facility was considered a model for other juvenile jails because of its educational and vocational programs.
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Ryan Oehrli
february 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
The American Nursing Association says becoming an LPN or a licensed vocational nurse requires a high school diploma or GED and a vocational training course, and a passing grade on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses is necessary.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
That includes national defense, border security, infrastructure, public safety, and programs that strengthen the workforce through education, vocational training, and small-business support.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Designed to support schools, universities, corporate learning programs, and vocational training, ArthurAITM helps enable institutions to structure courses, create adaptive learning paths, and tailor instruction to individual learners.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Oehrli
february 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
The American Nursing Association says becoming an LPN or a licensed vocational nurse requires a high school diploma or GED and a vocational training course, and a passing grade on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses is necessary.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
That includes national defense, border security, infrastructure, public safety, and programs that strengthen the workforce through education, vocational training, and small-business support.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Designed to support schools, universities, corporate learning programs, and vocational training, ArthurAITM helps enable institutions to structure courses, create adaptive learning paths, and tailor instruction to individual learners.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Vocational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocational. Accessed 19 Feb. 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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