Sentence:  In a sense almost all high school and college courses could be considered as <WSD>vocational</WSD> to the extent that later in life the student in his vocation ( which may be a profession ) will be called upon to use some of the skills developed and the competence obtained . 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  of or relating to a vocation or occupation; especially providing or undergoing training in special skills