vocational opportunity

collocation in English

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vocational
adjective
uk
/vəʊˈkeɪ.ʃən.əl/
us
/voʊˈkeɪ.ʃən.əl/
(of an educational course or a qualification) providing knowledge and skills that prepare you for a ...
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opportunity
noun
uk
/ˌɒp.əˈtʃuː.nə.ti/
us
/ˌɑː.pɚˈtuː.nə.t̬i/
an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of ...
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(Definition ofvocationalandopportunityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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One development which gives me special satisfaction is the exciting growth in the range of vocational opportunities available to women.
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We want to put in place a coherent ladder of high quality vocational opportunities responsive to the needs of young people, older workers and business.
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To well-educated women, globalisation has brought new vocational opportunities, but liberalised markets have made poorer women’s living conditions even worse.
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It is central to academic and vocational opportunities for 16 to 19-year-olds.
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Further education is central to the provision of high-quality academic and vocational opportunities for learning.
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There is a consensus about the importance of creating strong, high-status vocational opportunities for 14 to 19-year-olds, leading to skilled employment directly or via higher education.
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The seeking of specialist status and the requirement for sponsorship and community engagement have built relationships between schools and employers that will offer new vocational opportunities to many young people.
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With national vocational qualifications now providing vocational opportunities, and the development of general national vocational qualifications, modern apprenticeships and accelerated modern apprenticeships, there is plenty of opportunity for young people.
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Our overall aim is to build up a coherent ladder of high quality vocational opportunities responsive to the needs of young people, older workers and business.
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Furthermore, literacy fosters independence by providing access to educational and vocational opportunities.
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Now in 2006, this non-profit childrens services company provides foster care, cultural and artist experiences and vocational opportunities to kids right here in our community.
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