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To: epicure who wrote (106305)	6/19/2005 12:45:42 PM
From: Alan Smithee	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

I think the problem mainly lies in the boards of education and with the state, for not having a clear vision (or any vision) regarding this area of education. Someone best start focusing on the issue - the need for plumbers, electricians, carpenters and sheet metal workers, among others, is not going away. I make sure I maintain a good relationship with my plumber (the company is owned by a woman, by the way). When you have an emergency and need a plumber, it's always nice to have them come right over when you call.

To: epicure who wrote (106305)	6/19/2005 12:51:36 PM
From: Oral Roberts	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 108807

Our schools and class sizes around here are much smaller of course so I don't know that time is the issue. There is just a pretty firm mind set that college is the natural progression upon leaving HS. I do think that is changing now with the tech college's and apprenticeship programs gaining in popularity. A good part of the reason I think is the almost absurd cost of college these days. It is really causing anyone but the most gifted students to look elsewhere I think.