Students trained in technical schools are in big demand throughout the state of Kansas.
Whether their training is to be a machinist, welder, electrician, plumber or automotive mechanic jobs are ready and waiting for most graduates with technical skills. Increased funding could expand technical school offerings here and provide more qualified employees for local employers. Kansas boasts 16 technical schools, with nearly 33,000 students enrolled. Most students are high school graduates with jobs, who hope to improve their job skills. An even greater number of potential students are waiting to get into the vocational schools.