Los Angeles County
Expanding skilled trades education opportunities in Los Angeles County
Skilled Trades in Los Angeles: Providing a Pathway to Economic Mobility
High school skilled trades learning offers pathways to lucrative jobs and meaningful careers. Our goal is to nurture and grow a vibrant, connected, and sustainable skilled trades education ecosystem in Los Angeles County.
Big Opportunity, But a Shortage of Workers and Skilled Trades Education
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation has estimated that there are more than 300,000 high-wage jobs in construction and manufacturing alone in LA County, and yet we do not have a robust pipeline for these jobs due to an aging workforce and a lack of programs preparing students in high school.
Skilled trades education that deeply engages high school students can lead to economic mobility.
Local construction projects should be built by Los Angeles County residents. Without access to skilled trades education and training, Los Angeles youth will not have access to these jobs.
Education and Skilled Trades Training is a Path For Economic Mobility
Local construction projects should be built by Los Angeles County residents. Without access to skilled trades education and training, Los Angeles youth will not have access to these jobs.
