Humboldt County Office of Education: Trades Academy

The North Coast economy is facing a problem. Skilled tradespeople are nearing retirement age in record numbers, and there aren’t nearly enough young people coming into the trades to replace them. If we do not act to bridge this skills gap, tradespeople will become more and more scarce, and the economy and community will suffer.

By actively supporting high school Career Technical Education pathway programs, employers can bridge the connection of what is taught in the classroom to real work experiences while building a pipeline of future employees.