Vocational training should be a core element of North Carolina's educational system so that we have a diverse set of options for people to prepare for their future whether they are going on to college or would prefer to learn a skill or trade. Wake Tech is a great example of how the benefits of a good vocational education can benefit the community. North Carolina should expand high quality vocational training programs across the state and ensure there is a pathway for students from K-12 to vocational schools.