Short summary
Vocational education and training prepares people for work and develops citizens’ skills to remain employable and respond to the needs of the economy.

It is important because it provides students with essential skills for their active engagement in society. With these skills they have an enhanced employability, better personal development and are encouraged to partake in active citizenship. 

Here you can read the full report ‘Vocational education and training is good for you’ by European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training.