One of the values given to the individual by society is for the vocational training of individuals. The employmentoriented approach in vocational education will contribute to the more usefulness of individuals in society as productive individuals. In order for Turkey to achieve its forward-looking goals, it needs to increase its share in production with innovative technology in order to gain a competitive advantage in the global market. Vocational education plays a critical role in this regard. It is possible for the studies to be carried out within the scope of vocational education to show its effect in economic growth and development more quickly. In this respect, the studies that the Ministry of National Education, which continues its activities with the vision of 2023, have taken a holistic approach to the vocational education of the students and will be important. In this article, the importance of vocational and technical education is examined in the context of vocational education in Turkey and the experiences gained by students in the context of ampric researches. The article is expected to contribute to the work to be done in the field going forward.
vocational education, students