The number of high school graduates continues to decline, in fact only two-thirds of high school students’ graduate. This figure is dramatic since this country is considered to be one of the leaders in the world. The reason for this number varies for high school students who drop out and their future looks bleak (The Manhatten Institute for Policy Research, High Graduation Rates, 2002).

Considering that a high school diploma is the starting point for most employment opportunities, the only answer for high dropouts is to earn a General Educational Development (GED) diploma. This provides those who dropout a high school diploma equivalent. It also provides the opportunity to learn job skills by attending vocational technical and trade schools.

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) reports that over 80% of manufacturers are experiencing a moderate to severe shortage of technically proficient employees. They state this gap can be easily eliminated by hiring employees who have earned a technical degree or certificate from vocational technical schools (NAM Keeping America Competitive Report, 2003)

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