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The North Alabama Homebuilding Academy (NAHA) is a nonprofit organization that provides hands-on, short-term training to individuals seeking to enter into the residential construction industry.

The program is FREE to those who:

Are committed to pursuing a career within the construction industry in North Alabama
Submit to and pass a drug screening prior to beginning the program
Are legally allowed to work within the USA
Are 18 years of age or older

We do not certify our graduates in Home Building or remodeling/"flipping". For more information on how to become a Certified Homebuilder or Remodeler, please visit the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board.

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2019

Year Established

16

Classes

Completed

159

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 • 2022

BCE012: May 26, 2022 to July 28, 2022

(no classes: 7/5; 7/7)

BCE013: Aug 11, 2022 to Oct 6, 2022

BCE014: Oct 20, 2022 to Dec 15, 2022

(no classes: 11/24)

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 • 2022

BCA012: June 22, 2022 to July 28, 2022

(no classes: 7/4-7/7)

BCA13: Sept 7, 2022 to Oct 6, 2022

BCA014: Nov 14, 2022 to Dec 15, 2022

(no classes: 11/24)

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.

Information Sessions

If you are interested in learning how NAHA can help get you into a new career in homebuilding, please sign up for an Information Session! You will hear from our instructors, tour the facilities, and ask questions of our staff. An Information Session is required prior to signing up for available classes. Our Information Session invitations are sent out once a week. If you do not receive an invitation 5 business days after applying, please give us a call. Walk-ins are welcome at Information Session. The dates are listed below. All information sessions are hosted at the Academy.

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Upcoming Information Session Dates:

May 19th @ 6:30pm

June 2nd @ 6:30pm

June 7th @ 5pm via Zoom*

June 16th @ 6:30pm

June 30th @ 6:30pm

July 12th @ 5pm via Zoom*

July 21st @ 6:30pm

Course Content Overview

Students at NAHA are provided education in many aspects of the homebuilding industry, some examples of our course content are:

Construction Math and Blueprint 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.
Basic Safety: Participants will learn proper safety procedures needed to work on a professional job site.
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.
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
Career Prep and Job Assistance: Participants gain access to resume building help, mock interviews, job application assistance, and more!