starting in high school, there should be classes that offer kids a chance to pursue non-academic careers, like being a mechanic, truck driver, landscaper, etc., noble work the benefits all of us. not everyone is cut out to sit in a classroom, and there's nothing wrong with that. some type of trade school for kids who are inclined to go that route would be a very helpful alternative to traditional colleges and universities. there are programs out there now, but they often have a look of being some kind of cheap alternative for those who don't know where to turn. polish them up and push them harder.