So true......or at least create some kind of avenue of exposure for those students who would like to explore that route. In the area where I currently live, students who wish to do part of their high school education at the local trade school are permitted to do so. Unfortunately, not all areas have access to this.

I've talked to several young people about trade school vs college and encouraged them to go that route if they have a desire to do so. Here's my thoughts on it - if you go and learn a trade and still want to go on to college after that, at least you now have a way to make some decent money while going to college. You're also a little older and maybe a little more responsible by then. So many young people blow off those years at college by partying, etc. I don't see much sense in going these days unless you have a specific career path such as pursuing a professional degree of some sort. Otherwise, too much money, too much temptation.