Sector-wide forecast for "college investing" in Q4 2024 indicates 6-8% price appreciation in campus-related equities as fiscal budgets for universities rise. Trading volume has surged 12% over the past month. "But now that you're paying players and I know a bank with $27 billion, I'd love to have the Arkansas job." And students themselves are seeing that entering the workforce in a skilled trade like welding can be more lucrative than the traditional college route. Private equity involvement in "college investing" is up 15% YOY, targeting vocational training platforms with scalable models. This niche exhibits higher-than-average EBITDA margins of around 18%.