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Vocational schools report uptick in interest
Clip: 9/8/2022 | 4m 14sVideo has Closed Captions
Many offer career programs ranging from Cybersecurity to Healthcare
It appears education for skilled trades is making a comeback among high school students. Vocational schools report they are seeing an uptick in demand. It's an appealing alternative to the four-year college experience that’s left too many saddled with burdensome debt and few, low-paying career prospects.
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Vocational schools report uptick in interest
Clip: 9/8/2022 | 4m 14sVideo has Closed Captions
It appears education for skilled trades is making a comeback among high school students. Vocational schools report they are seeing an uptick in demand. It's an appealing alternative to the four-year college experience that’s left too many saddled with burdensome debt and few, low-paying career prospects.
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