手てに職しょくをつける

ichidan verb, transitive verb, expression

acquire a trade; learn a vocation

Used when someone gains a practical skill or qualification that can support them, often in the context of becoming financially independent.

• 若わかいうちに手てに職しょくをつけておいたほうがいい。

  You should acquire a trade while you're young.

• 彼かの女じょは手てに職しょくをつけるために専せん門もん学がっ校こうに通かよっている。

  She is attending a vocational school to learn a trade.