Srinagar, Sept. 5 -- When I think about the future of work, I often find myself reflecting on the gap between what we learn in classrooms and what the real world expects from us. For many of us, education has been about books, exams, and degrees. But life after school quickly teaches us that knowledge alone is not enough; we also need skills, adaptability, and the confidence to stand on our own feet. This is where vocational training steps in, offering not just an alternative path but a powerful tool to empower the workforce of tomorrow.

Vocational training is often looked at as a second choice, as if it were meant only for those who could not excel in academics. But it is a bridge between education and employment, preparing people to me...