State legislation leads to boom in technical education

Celia Llopis-Jepsen:

Seaman High School senior Tori Munsell's school day starts much like any other student's. The 17-year-old has three classes in the morning -- chemistry, government and British literature.
But in the afternoon, Munsell heads to the Washburn Institute of Technology, where she spends five afternoons a week learning graphic design.

"I feel like this is going to start my career faster," Munsell said. "I can build a portfolio."

Munsell is one of 400 high school students enrolled at the technical college so far this semester. They study alongside high school graduates, accruing college credit before even finishing school.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at September 1, 2013 12:08 AM
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