What is Vocational Education (VE)?
Vocational education includes training that leads to a certificate or degree in a specific occupation. Vocational education programs are organized educational programs that directly relate to the preparation of individuals for employment in current or emerging occupations that require training other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree. To count as approvable vocational education for WorkFirst, the training must be provided by a: • Public/private technical college or school, • Community college, • Tribal college, or • Community Based Organizations for CJSTs. Vocational education is authorized as a Core Activity if the parent participates in this activity for a minimum of 20 hours per week. Vocational education may be stacked with work or work-like activities if parents need additional activities to meet their participation requirements.
