I just read somewhere [[or maybe my mom told me she read it) that the demand is no longer for college degrees, per se. Demand is high for skilled trades such as plumbing, auto mechanics, heating/cooling, welding, etc. I can see that...I pay my plumber and auto mechanic a pretty penny just to Dx the issue, let alone the money I shell out to actually have it fixed. I really wish they'd bring back the Vo-tech centers[[or even bring it back into the regular high schools) and offer it to more kids. I have students who I know won't fare well in college and really don't want to go. They would much rather forego all the academics and just focus on skilled trades. I point them in the direction of HFCC. They have great programs without all of the English, History, and academics involved. Yeah, you heard that coming from me. I just want my kids to be successful and whatever that takes, I am all for it.