Are there a variety of vocational programs in your high school, or in a nearby school you have the option to attend?

I really think we need to focus on vocational education more than we do. You have probably seen me rant a little about Head Start and how I think that money would be much better spent in high schools, vocational schools, and/or helping with college expenses. So, I was wondering among the collective if your high schools have vocational programs offered that would help children who will not be going on to college to have a specific skill they can utilize out in the world.

In my school, back when I was in high school, we had classes in Cosmetology (you could take the state test after graduation and get your license) Automechanics (I think they would help set you up with apprenticeships, but I am not very knowledgable about the program) and then we had elective classes in woodworking, and maybe some others I am not aware of.