Students in Polk County are taking summer break to learn in demand, high paying trades.

Teah Howey, 17, knew that going to a traditional college after high school was not the route she wanted to take.

My original plan was to be a physical therapist, but I realized school was very hard and stressful. I was like, I like physical labor anyway, so I think it would be pretty nice to learn a trade, Howey said.

WATCH NOW: Students in Polk County are taking summer break to learn in-demand, high-paying trades.

This summer, shes learning a new set of skills that are in high demand... vocational trades.

I can definitely do a lot of things in the house. If the plumbing goes wrong, I think Id be able to fix it. If the lights go out, I can help, Howey said.

Howey is one of 50 students participatin

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