The phrase that describes vocational training, which Booker T. Washington advocated for freedmen is, preparing them for specific jobs such as being a mechanic or a carpenter. Booker T. Washington was the one who taught African Americans to use education in order to promote economic progress. He taught them that this is how to improve their ways of living through painting, observing cleanliness, being thrifty, do diversified farming, mending, as well as proper planning.