Cheney Technical High School in Manchester dismissed early on Friday because of what state police described as a suspicious substance.

The number of students enrolled in vocation-focused community colleges in the U.S. increased 16% from 2022-2023, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center . Skilled workers are needed in the manufacturing and construction trades, along with the health care and the energy sectors.

A high school in Manchester was dismissed early on Friday after officials found suspected fentanyl in a bathroom. Authorities first became aware of the suspected drugs when security at Howell Cheney Technical High School reported to a School Resource Officer shortly after 10:30 a.