Dear male student, dear female student,

You are now at a crucial crossroads, faced with important decisions about your educational and professional path. After completing the tenth grade, you have the option to either continue academic secondary education (literary or scientific) or join vocational education and training institutions: industrial schools and various vocational centers.

What is Vocational Education and Training? Vocational education and training aim to qualify trained individuals to enter the job market at professional and skilled levels. This is achieved through theoretical, practical, and field training in various forms. The job market is a fundamental partner in vocational education and training, providing training opportunities for students before graduation, making the training more suitable for the needs of the job market. This type of training is offered by various entities, including non-governmental vocational education and training associations. These institutions and training systems vary, including industrial schools, offering both directional and applied tracks, as well as various vocational centers providing training through production and apprenticeship systems.

Vocational education and training is a flexible system, often providing opportunities for training development or further education completion.

Why Vocational Education and Training? What does it offer to the student? Did you know?

• Vocational education and training provide employment opportunities for young people, especially when youth unemployment rates are high.
• A theoretical and practical study at a vocational training center or an industrial school allows you to enter the job market.
• Many employers in the job market prefer to hire graduates from vocational branches over experienced individuals without qualifications. Often, there is a shortage of qualified graduates.
• Vocational education and training offer opportunities in various fields, including electronics, installations, electrical maintenance, communications, information technology, building construction, carpentry, upholstery, automotive mechanics, handicrafts, hospitality, music, tourism, fashion design, clothing sewing, automotive mechanics, administration, cooling, air conditioning, central heating, and more.

Additionally:

• Vocational training provides the necessary skills to start your own business after graduation.
• Vocational training allows you to work in the job market for a specific period (refer to success stories).

Is Vocational Education and Training Suitable for Girls? Certainly, vocational education and training are suitable for girls because:

• Many girls receive vocational education and training and find suitable job opportunities (as demonstrated by numerous success stories).
• Various specialties are available for girls in diverse fields, including electronics, communications, secretarial work, arts, crafts, hospitality, graphic design, information technology, and more.

Studies have shown that vocational education and training provide higher employment opportunities and the ability to start private projects.

International agreements and Palestinian legislation affirm the right of women to vocational education, training, and employment.

Is Vocational Education and Training Suitable for Individuals with Special Needs? Certainly yes, as many individuals with special needs receive vocational education and training, finding suitable job opportunities (as demonstrated by numerous success stories). Various vocational education and training institutions offer training in different specialties based on the type of disability. Various specialties are available for individuals with special needs in diverse fields, including electronics, communications, secretarial work, arts, crafts, hospitality, graphic design, information technology, and more.

International agreements and Palestinian legislation affirm the right of individuals with special needs to vocational education, training, and employment.

How Do I Decide My Path? How Do I Choose the Right Profession? To decide on your path, you must get to know yourself better, understand your inclinations, capabilities, and personality. You should also familiarize yourself with different professions, specialties, and the institutions that offer them. Follow these steps:

1. Take the vocational aptitude tests: Take the first and second tests on Test Yourself and determine whether your inclinations are vocational or academic. If vocational, proceed; if academic, learn about suitable academic specialties on other pages.
2. Learn about different professions: Familiarize yourself with detailed professions through the Professions List and Profession Cards.
3. Learn more about professions through the Professions Game.
4. Take the third test to examine your inclinations toward different professions.
5. Learn about suitable professions using the Profession Card and explore job opportunities.
6. Get to know institutions offering those specialties - Refer to the Profession Card or the Specialties Schedule.
7. Contact these institutions, apply, or visit them to learn more about the institution and the profession.