ABOUT
The North Alabama Homebuilding Academy, or NAHA for short, is a nonprofit organization that provides hands-on short-term programming to individuals seeking to enter into the residential construction industry.
The program is free to those who:
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Are committed to pursuing a career within the construction industry in North Alabama
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Submit to and pass a drug screening prior to beginning the program
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Are legally allowed to work within the USA
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Are 18 years of age or older
2019
Year Established
10
Classes
Completed
97
Graduated
Students
+85%
Have Jobs After Graduation*
Upcoming Classes
Upcoming Standard Classes
BCE005: Nov. 24, 2020 to Feb. 4, 2021
(no classes: 11/25 - 11/27, 12/21 - 1/1)
BCE006: Feb. 25, 2021 to April 22, 2021
BCE007: May 6, 2021 to July 8, 2021
(no classes: 6/28 - 7/2)
BCE008: July 29, 2021 to Sep. 23, 2021
BCE009: Sep. 30, 2021 to Dec. 14, 2021
(no classes: 10/4 - 10/7; 11/4; 11/11; 11/25)
Two Class Options:
Option 1: Evening (Standard)
Tuesday and Thursday Nights
5:30pm to 8:30 pm
Orientation + 8 weeks (16 classes)
Option 2: Afternoon (Accelerated)
Monday through Thursday
2:00pm to 5:00 pm
Orientation + 4 weeks (16 classes)
Upcoming Accelerated Classes
BCA005: Jan. 6, 2021 to Feb. 4, 2021
BCA006: Mar. 24, 2021 to April 22, 2021
BCA007: June 2, 2021 to July 8, 2021
(no classes: 6/28 - 7/2)
BCA008: Aug. 25, 2021 to Sep. 23, 2021
(no classes: 9/6)
BCA009: Nov. 9, 2021 to Dec.14, 2021
(no classes: 11/11; 11/25)
Upcoming Classes
Upcoming Available Standard Classes
BCE007: May 6, 2021 to July 8, 2021
(no classes: 6/28 - 7/2)
BCE008: July 29, 2021 to Sep. 23, 2021
BCE009: Sep. 30, 2021 to Dec. 14, 2021
(no classes: 10/4 - 10/7; 11/4; 11/11; 11/25)
Two Class Options:
Option 1: Evening (Standard)
Tuesday and Thursday Nights
5:30pm to 8:30 pm
Orientation + 8 weeks (16 classes)
Option 2: Afternoon (Accelerated)
Monday through Thursday
2:00pm to 5:00 pm
Orientation + 4 weeks (16 classes)
Upcoming Available Accelerated Classes
BCA007: June 2, 2021 to July 8, 2021
(no classes: 6/28 - 7/2)
BCA008: Aug. 25, 2021 to Sep. 23, 2021
(no classes: 9/6)
BCA009: Nov. 9, 2021 to Dec.14, 2021
(no classes: 11/11; 11/25)
For the possibility to participate on one of the available classes, please ensure you have filled out our application at least two weeks prior to the first class date. Class spots fill up on a first come first serve basis.
Is NAHA Right for You?
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Course Content Overview
Students at NAHA are provided education in many aspects of the homebuilding industry, some examples of our course content are:
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Trade Specific Training: Participants will spend the final portion of the course focusing on basic skills and competency needed for a specific trade of their choice
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Construction Math and Blue Print Reading: Participants will learn commonly used math formulas necessary for construction, as well as learn and demonstrate competency in blueprint reading. Projects in our training lab combine both of these skills.
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Basic Safety: Participants will learn proper safety procedures needed to work on a professional job site.
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Hand and Power Tool Training: Participants will learn identification and demonstrate competency in using a variety of hand and power tools commonly used in the homebuilding industry.
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Career Prep and Job Assistance: Participants gain access to resume building help, mock interviews, job application assistance, and more!
Meet the Team
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