> My idea of education is one that teaches you skills that are broadly used throughout your career. ... applying arbitrary labels like "vocational" (whatever th

> My idea of education is one that teaches you skills that are broadly used throughout your career. ... applying arbitrary labels like "vocational" (whatever that means) vocational - adj. 2. (of education or training) directed at a particular occupation and its skills. Which is exactly your idea of education. The labels are descriptive, not arbitrary.