Well, I don't think there are huge numbers of jobs for HS graduates going begging out there for a lack of skilled workers. Some, perhaps, and better vo-tech and training is something to look at, but the larger issue as I understand it is that we have transitioned from a manufacturing economy to a service economy, and those jobs don't pay well.

The concern I see about vo-tech is that you can end up using your educational years to train for a specific job that may become obsolete. Algebra and writing skills do not become obsolete.