Which term describes a school offering a variety of skills-oriented programs such as mechanic or computer technician?

• A. Online learning
• B. Community College
• C. Vocational-Technical Center
• D. University

Answer: (C)

A vocational-technical center is a school focused on hands-on, skilled trades and tech training designed to prepare students for immediate work in specific fields like automotive mechanics or computer technology. This setting emphasizes practical instruction, industry certifications, and direct entry into the workforce, which is exactly what the description highlights.

Online learning describes how courses are delivered, not the type of institution. A university typically offers broad academic degrees and research, not primarily trade-focused training. A community college provides a wide range of programs, including transfer education and some vocational tracks, but it isn’t defined by a sole emphasis on skilled trades, as a vocational-technical center is.