Vocational training is the instructional program that prepares a person for an occupation that requires a specialized skill, such as a technician, artisan or tradesperson. It may involve imparting classroom instructions, hands-on training or a combination of both. It helps to gain the practical knowledge in contrast to theoretical knowledge offered by the conventional formal education system.

When it comes to the parents of children with special needs, a common concern is, “What about when my child grows?In majority of the cases these gifted children may not be able to go too far in formal educational landscape due to some known limitations.It's important not to see this as a bad thing. The child might have multitude of opportunities waiting to be discovered. This is where vocational training comes in. Training in vocational skills enables children with special needs to explore these opportunities which in turn teach them the necessary life skills they need to lead a productive life.