Mike,
The High School Vo-Tech sounds like a great idea. Looking back some 30 years, I still use more from auto, woodworking, and mechanical drawing in high school than all else. Was just talking about this the other day with old school buddy about how much we gained from our Vo-Tech teacher. Maybe have the Sophmore's and Jr.'s wrench the car,
learn it and reward comes Sr year with driving
to sort out the less dedicated.
Aside from all that thought....hope you get to feeling better!