In today’s modern world, most people focus only on academic qualifications. Apart from that, we should motivate them to gain vocational skills such as plumbing and electrical work alongside their academic studies. I completely agree with this viewpoint because most employers or companies need skilled workers, and traditional education often limits students’ practical problem-solving ability.
In the corporate sector, most companies want skilled workers who can solve problems quickly. So, every student should receive vocational training from an early age. In addition, people who have great knowledge and strong hands-on experience are likely to be prioritized in the job sector or on interview boards. Moreover, learning technical skills makes students more confident in the workplace. In technical fields such as engineering, for example, in a well-known power company in Bangladesh, if a circuit breaker develops a fault, an engineer without practical expertise might fail to fix it, which could cause serious damage. This demonstrates that academic knowledge alone cannot reflect a person’s creativity or practical thinking.
Our education system depends heavily on memorization, which mitigates students’ problem-solving abilities. Furthermore, students may pass exams with high marks but fail to develop practical skills, which can lead to struggles in the job market. For example, in technical jobs, a student with hands-on experience may help or cooperate with their team members to solve their projects more quickly than a student without vocational skills. Therefore, if we encourage them to learn vocational skills, they can achieve these types of competences during their academic life, which helps them succeed in the job market.
In conclusion, although academic qualifications are essential for basic knowledge, practical skills are more important for professional success and enhancing creativity in problem-solving.