Indiana Lawmakers Cutting Funds From Some Public Colleges, Redirecting to Trade Schools
“The state is facing a significant shortage of skilled labor”
This needs to happen all over the country. We desperately need more electricians, mechanics, etc. We’re probably good on gender studies scholars for a while.
Campus Reform reports:
State lawmakers slashing budget of some universities, redirecting funds to trade schools
Indiana is eliminating over 400 low-enrollment degree programs at public universities and shifting those resources to support trade education and school choice expansion.
The changes reflect a statewide strategy to align education funding with job market needs and reduce spending on degrees with limited career value.
The state is facing a significant shortage of skilled labor, prompting lawmakers to prioritize training in high-demand fields such as electrical work, automotive repair, and other technical trades, WDRB reports. Community colleges and certification programs are receiving increased support as faster, more cost-effective alternatives to four-year degrees.
As part of the broader reform, Indiana’s school voucher program will expand in 2026, offering more families the ability to choose their children’s schools, regardless of income level.
Tuition freezes at several major universities are also being implemented to improve affordability and ensure taxpayers see a return on investment.
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Comments
They’re putting the $ back in lear$ing.
if the government wasnt in charge then the people would have the ambition as opposed to waiting for the gov,,yet again,, to take the lead
the government has no business running school systems
but we have allowed it so we cant be surprised that its f’d up