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Vocational & Adult

Classes and services that help adults learn new skills or skills directly related to a occupation

Education Subcategories


What is vocational education and why is it important?

Vocational education and training are educational programs that provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to successfully enter a chosen trade or career. Vocational education prepares students for specific jobs, and teaches practical, hands-on skills that are needed for success in the workplace. Vocational education is important as it allows people to acquire the skills and knowledge they need to gain meaningful employment and to increase their earning potential.

What is adult education and why is it important?

Adult education includes learning activities that are specifically geared towards adult learners. These activities encompass courses for professional development, personal enrichment and lifelong learning. Adult education can help further professional development, provide skills and knowledge for job advancement, and can even provide a pathway for career changes. It can also help people to keep up with technological changes, develop job-relevant skills, and to remain engaged and informed citizens.

How is technology playing an important role in improving vocational and adult education?

Education Technology is playing an important role in improving vocational and adult education by offering comprehensive, accessible and flexible solutions that can be tailored to the varied needs of students. Technology-based learning solutions provide students with an efficient and effective way of acquiring and retaining knowledge, as well as the tools to foster collaboration and engagement. Technology also improves student access to educational opportunities, making it more accessible for everyone regardless of geographical location or financial resources.

Vocational & Adult Organizations

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Techtonica

We offer six months of free, full-time tech training with living stipends and laptops to Bay Area women and non-binary adults with low incomes, then place graduates into jobs with sponsor companies.
Education
San Francisco, CA, USA
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Voxy EnGen

Voxy EnGen is a career-focused, virtual English-language education and training platform for immigrants and refugees. We help employers who want to enable their incumbent workers with critical job skills, allowing them to develop internal talent pipelines while also providing economic mobility, civic participation, and a better quality of life for their limited English proficiency employees.
Poverty Alleviation & Economic Development
Education
Bethesda, MD, USA
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Emerging Public Leaders

Emerging Public Leaders is driving Africa’s development by creating a new generation of civil service leaders committed to achieving extraordinary social impact.
Public Service & Civic Engagement
Education
Washington, DC, USA
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Mindful Schools

Mindful Schools, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has trained more than 50,000 teachers, school leaders, and education professionals who are dedicated to preparing students with critical life skills to positively shift the outcomes for an entire generation.
Education
Emeryville, CA, USA

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