If we want young people to be directed towards vocational education institutions, then those pursuing higher vocational education must absolutely be granted the right to defer military service.
Education expert Ramin Nurəliyev told AzEdu.az these words.
He noted that, if the right to defer military service is not granted, young people's interest in vocational education inevitably decreases:
"As we already know, the number of vocational education institutions is significantly increasing by the state. Currently, the number of specialties related to vocational education is expanding, and at the same time, higher vocational education has been established, which inevitably creates opportunities for admission to higher education institutions from the sub-bachelor's degree.
Considering this approach and the state's interest in vocational education, it can be noted that if we want young people to be directed towards vocational education institutions, then those pursuing higher vocational education must absolutely be granted the right to defer military service. Because if the right to defer military service is not granted, young people's interest in vocational education inevitably decreases".
If the right to defer military service is also granted, the orientation of male applicants towards vocational education will further accelerate:
"From this perspective, I believe that even if there are no specific problems at all levels of vocational education, granting the right to defer military service to those pursuing higher vocational education would at least be a desirable and very positive initiative. This step could also positively impact young people's orientation towards vocational education.
As you know, admission to vocational education is currently not conducted based on entrance exams administered by the State Examination Center. Admission is carried out solely based on the average score on the certificate, which is a very positive initiative. Furthermore, if the right to defer military service is also granted, the orientation of young people, especially male applicants, who could not achieve their desired results in entrance exams, towards vocational education will further accelerate. This will also positively impact the filling of state-ordered plan places allocated in vocational education".
