Education and the workplace in the UK

trend

pattern, tendency, movement

connection

link, relationship, tie

workplace

job site, office, place of employment

prepared

ready, equipped, organized

skills

abilities, talents, competencies

apprenticeships

internships, traineeships, on-the-job training

common

typical, frequent, usual

trades

professions, occupations, vocations

expert

specialist, professional, authority

closer

nearer, tighter, more intimate

divided

split, separated, segregated

academic

educational, scholastic, intellectual

non-academic

practical, vocational, hands-on

results

outcomes, achievements, consequences

equal

fair, balanced, even-handed

vocational

practical, job-oriented, hands-on

qualifications

certificates, credentials, achievements

programme

program, course, plan

work-based

on-the-job, practical, hands-on

apprenticeships

training, learning, internships

emphasis

focus, stress, importance

partnerships

collaborations, alliances, associations

doctorate

advanced degree, phd, highest academic qualification

blended learning

mixed learning, combination learning, integrated learning

tutors

teachers, instructors, educators

mentors

guides, coaches, advisers

spread

expanded, proliferated, disseminated

challenges

difficulties, obstacles, hurdles

lecturers

teachers, professors, educators