For trade and technical schools
Students considering the skilled trades
11% of student responses named skilled trades or apprenticeships as a path after high school. Here are the trades they named and how interest changes by grade.
From 3,816 student responses collected at 13th Year™ kiosks and approved school links, February 3 to November 12, 2026. A student can respond more than once, so figures are reported as responses.
of responses named the skilled trades as a path
of them are also considering college
of responses naming a trade named more than one
chose to share their contact information
Trades they named
Share of responses that named at least one trade. Students could name more than one.
Career fields among trades-minded students
Share of these responses that chose a career field.
By grade
Trades interest at every grade
Share of responses naming the skilled trades
Share of all responses in each grade.
What else they are weighing
Share of responses naming the skilled trades.
Every pathway in one place
On 13th Year™ kiosks, the skilled trades sit right alongside colleges, so students see apprenticeships and technical programs as a real option.
How 13th Year™ helps
Be in the hallway every school day
Be there every school day
Your programs, open houses and deadlines appear on kiosks inside high schools, where students compare every pathway.
Students choose to connect
Students interested in your programs choose to connect, so your team follows up with students who raised their hand.
Know where interest comes from
See which trades students are naming, by grade and by school.
Common questions
Questions partners ask
How many students are interested in the skilled trades?
11% of student responses named skilled trades or apprenticeships as a path after high school, February 3 to November 12, 2026.
Which trades do students name most?
Among responses that named a trade: Electrical 51%, Welding & metalwork 37%, Automotive & mechanics 37%, Construction & carpentry 35%.
Are trades-minded students also considering college?
65% of responses naming the skilled trades also named college. Many students are comparing both.
Book a conversation
Reach students while they compare their options
In 15 minutes, Weston will show you how your programs can appear on 13th Year™ kiosks and how students choose to connect with your team.
- See which trades students name by grade
- Learn how students choose to connect
- Talk through the schools and regions you serve
Weston Noyes · Partnerships · westonn@13th-year.com
About this data
Counts are 3,816 student responses collected at 13th Year™ kiosks and approved school links between February 3 and November 12, 2026, across the 13th Year™ network. A student can respond more than once, so figures are reported as responses. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number. Students could choose more than one path, career field, branch and trade. This page reports aggregate results only and includes no student names, contact details or school names.