Parents want their children to have a "job" or work with employees. Technical jobs or workers' jobs are still considered to be of lower status. And it is damaging to our society, especially in this 21st-century world where a lack of basic technical and professional skills has cost us as an economy.

The prejudice against vocational training is dysfunctional and corrupts our children. There's no point keeping them from pursuing the skills they want to pursue. There's no point forcing them to go in a direction they don't want, to a job they don't think is meaningful. Vocational Education & Training in Sydney can help children a lot to learn.

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However, some countries place great importance on school and college qualifications where even those who choose to pursue a professional qualification can attend medical school if that is their choice.

These are countries that have realized that they need to have enough professional talent to compete in the world market and stay one step ahead of the game.

Much has been said in the past about the importance of school and college skills. However, we've made little progress since then. 

Changing social values indeed takes time, but at least we can initiate change at school or the local level.

At least we can teach professional skills to children, even though they are mainly involved in formal education, which in turn is an essential part.