"Mechanic and repair trade programs saw an enrollment increase of 11.5% from spring 2021 to 2022, according to the National Student Clearinghouse. In construction trades, enrollment grew 19.3%, and in culinary programs, it increased 12.7%. Meanwhile, overall enrollment declined 7.8% at public two-year colleges, and 3.4% at public four-year institutions."

While some students skip college, trade programs are booming.
https://apnews.com/article/community-college-trade-school-075d7e7e2b0dc659920a9be6d054c8b2