The nonprofit Farkas Duffet Research (FDR) Group conducted an independent evaluation of the Los Angeles County Skilled Trades Summers. More than 90% of student participants and parents surveyed would strongly recommend the summer program to others, saying it provided valuable life and career skills. The evaluation found that the program motivated students to further their education, broadened their thinking about career paths, and prepared them for future education and careers in the skilled trades. More than eight in 10 students said they are more excited about their future after participating in the program.