Research
National & Los Angeles Research
Surveys About High School Skilled Education
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools commissions research to learn more about the status of high school skilled trades education
As part of our efforts to increase support, understanding, and investment in high school skilled trades education, we have commissioned surveys to measure public opinion and evaluate our own programs.
Our Research
Strong Support Also Exists for Expansion of Funding for Skilled Trades Education
Q: Do you support or oppose increasing state and local funding for programs to train high school students and others in the skilled trades?
Voters
Parents
Students
Research From Our Sector
Strong Support Also Exists for Expansion of Funding for Skilled Trades Education
Voters
Parents
Students
Q: Do you support or oppose increasing state and local funding for programs to train high school students and others in the skilled trades?
A Majority Believe High Schools Need to Create Career Pathways for ALL Students
Q: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
High Schools in LA County need to to a better job of creating pathways for students not attending college
Skilled trade classes will provide better access to a good job
There will always be work for those in skilled trades
For many college graduates, it is difficult to find a job in their degree field
Skilled trades education can help prepare for college
More than 2/3rds of Students Would Be Interested in Taking a Skilled Trades Course if It Were Offered
Q: Would you consider taking a skilled trades class if your high school offered them? Asked only among students who attend schools where skilled trades classes are not offered.
Social Media Toolkit
Download and share the below infographics to help spread awareness about the poll results and what Angelenos think about skilled trades education
