Both of my parents have college degrees – and my father even worked at a local college – so when I was growing up, going to a four-year college to start my career was always the unspoken expectation.

As technical jobs are on the rise, numbers of qualified employees are falling. Career and technical education programs are offering reasonable solutions for students, employers and America.

On its way to the governor’s desk is legislation proposed by Utah Rep. Keith Grover that would create a scholarship for students to attend a vocational school. Here’s why it’s great: Any student from any background who is interested in learning a high-demand skill can qualify for this scholarship.