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We're mapping America's industrial base: the trade schools training the next generation and the hundreds of thousands of suppliers who make things.
I enriched list of 1,032 technical schools training America's workforce, including capabilities
— zach (@zachglabman) October 29, 2025
learned a ton about where skilled trades education is concentrated, and where gaps might be 🧵 pic.twitter.com/ZPdlIahB5i
Skilled trades are the backbone of American industry. Welders, machinists, HVAC technicians, and electricians build everything around us, yet finding quality training programs can be surprisingly difficult.
BOMAtlas makes it easy to discover trade schools, community college programs, and technical training centers across all 50 states. Whether you're a student exploring career options, a parent helping your child, or an employer looking to partner with local programs, the interactive map puts the information you need at your fingertips.
What You'll Find
LA Hard Tech 50
I moved to Los Angeles in 2006, nearly 20 years ago. Back then, LA's tech scene was dominated by entertainment and media. SpaceX was a scrappy startup in a warehouse, and the idea of "hard tech" hadn't yet taken hold.
Over two decades, I've watched this city transform. The aerospace legacy that built Southern California never really left. It just went dormant, waiting for a new generation of founders to pick up where the giants left off.
Today, the South Bay alone has more space companies than most countries. Defense startups are clustered in El Segundo. Nuclear energy innovators are building in Torrance. This is the most exciting concentration of frontier companies anywhere in the world.
The LA Hard Tech 50 maps these companies. Data sourced from Upfront Ventures' 2025 list, enriched with addresses, capabilities, and leadership information.
Data Sources
Trade Schools: Compiled from accreditation databases, state licensing boards, and community contributions.
LA Hard Tech 50: Company data from Upfront Ventures, enriched with addresses, capabilities, and leadership.
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Built By
BOMAtlas is a project of BOMForge, focused on strengthening American manufacturing and the skilled trades ecosystem.
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