Barker has also advocated for diversity in education opportunities. In 2018 comments, he said, “We can also push for more technology training. This would pave the way for future jobs with better pay. One idea that I have is to create a two-year post-secondary vocational (trade) school that could produce an assortment of skilled laborers that could work anywhere. Too many of our youth are graduating college with an enormous debt. Many enter the workforce with low-paying entrance jobs or work in areas not related to their degree. Technology and vocational training could improve our local economy by providing a wider range of marketable skills.”