Americans Overwhelmingly Support Expanding High School Skilled Trades Classes But Access is Severely Limited
New research reveals striking bipartisan consensus to grow AI-resilient career training, and students are eager for it
As artificial intelligence raises new questions about the future of work, a new national survey finds strong demand for the expansion of skilled trades education in U.S. public high schools, giving students earlier access to hands-on learning that can lead to meaningful careers in fields such as construction, welding, electrical, automotive technology, manufacturing, and other essential trades.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260527235734/en/ Sparks fly as a student participates in the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools L.A. County Skilled Trades Summers program.
The survey of more than 6,000 U.S. voters, parents, and public high school students shows strong bipartisan support for growing career-focused options as part of high school curriculum.
