Education is widespread in Taichung. There are 3 universities, 9 technology colleges, 18 public and private high schools, 31 junior high schools, 59 primary schools, and 121 kindergartens. With the popularity of the educational institutions, 99.94% of the youth population is educated. The popularity of higher education gives the city high quality working forces. The city government has also appointed professionals to compile the teaching materials of local culture for the use of primary school courses so that the new generation will learn the traditional local culture.