Op-ed: Millennial students should take a second look at vocational schools

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.

We need to do a better job of connecting students with their full range of post-secondary options, including vocational schools.

As a millennial, I can say that during my time in high school I never even considered vocational schools. The way they were talked about gave me the impression they were a lower form of education. It wasn’t until after high school that I learned about the variety of options available.

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