Vocational Award Requirements

To qualify for this award, Venturers must, to the satisfaction of their company and advisor:

• Select two (2) occupations which are of interest to you and for each:

1. Visit a location where people in these occupations are employed.

2. Discuss the occupation with at least two (2) people presently employed in each occupation to discover its purpose and other points of interest to you.

• Investigate the training required for each occupation in terms of:

1. Various locations where training is available (if more than one).

2. The course of study required.

3. The subjects taken.

4. Cost of tuition

5. Cost of living accommodation and travel if the source of training is away from home.

6. Sources of financial assistance, if available (student loans, scholarships, bursaries).

7. Approximate starting salary.

• Investigate present and future opportunities for employment in each of these occupations.

• Following your investigation, share your findings with your Company.