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Article: Kansas Technical Schools Unable to Meet High Demand for Admissions.

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Oct. 6 -- On the cusp of the 21st century, Kansas has a technical school system built for the 1960s.

The state's 11 technical schools and colleges can teach students to build and repair computers and high-tech information networks, preparing them for well paying jobs. But those seeking the training might just as well take a number.

Between 500 and 1,000 students statewide are on waiting lists to enter high-tech programs, estimates John Lind, director of the Kansas City, Kan. Area Technical School and president of the Kansas Association of Technical Schools.

"We think work force development is the ...

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