72
School Participation
750
Student Accepted Annually
450
Internships To Date
100000
Total Man Hours
72
School Participation
750
Student Accepted Annually
450
Internships To Date
100000
Total Man Hours
WHAT IS THE ACADEMY
The Academy of Craft Training is a public/private partnership between the commercial construction industry and the State of Alabama’s K-12 Career and Technical Education System. Our mission is to recruit, educate and guide high school students for educational and employment opportunities in the construction industry. Our goal is to help these students get the education and skills they need to be entry-level, skilled workers in the construction industry. Students have the opportunity to learn directly from construction industry professionals in a workplace-style environment, work as interns with local construction companies and receive job offers upon graduation. The Academy of Craft Training expanded from its Birmingham headquarters to include a Mobile, Alabama branch in 2022.
This Partnership With The State Means That All Parties Are Working Together, Focusing Efforts Where Needed And Working Efficiently.
WHAT IS THE ACADEMY
OF CRAFT TRAINING?
The Academy of Craft Training is a public/private partnership between the commercial construction industry and the State of Alabama’s K-12 Career and Technical Education System. Our mission is to recruit, educate and guide high school students for educational and employment opportunities in the construction industry. Our goal is to help these students get the education and skills they need to be entry-level, skilled workers in the construction industry. Students have the opportunity to learn directly from construction industry professionals in a workplace-style environment, work as interns with local construction companies and receive job offers upon graduation. The Academy of Craft Training expanded from its Birmingham headquarters to include a Mobile, Alabama branch in 2022.
This Partnership With The State Means That All Parties Are Working Together, Focusing Efforts Where Needed And Working Efficiently.
THE TRADES
Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments.
Install and maintain the electrical systems and wiring in our businesses, factories and homes. Blueprints are used to determine the location of circuits, outlets, load centers and panel boards, while ohmmeters, ammeters, voltmeters and other equipment are used to test connections and ensure that components are compatible and safe.
Install, service and repair heating and air conditioning systems in commercial buildings, including sheet metal ductwork.
Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.
Needed in many areas of commercial construction from structural welding for steel erection to mechanical piping systems. Welding also requires math skills and the ability to read detailed spec sheets and blue prints.
THE TRADES
Construction
Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying, and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments.
Electrical
Install and maintain the electrical systems and wiring in our businesses, factories and homes. Blueprints are used to determine the location of circuits, outlets, load centers and panel boards, while ohmmeters, ammeters, voltmeters and other equipment are used to test connections and ensure that components are compatible and safe.
HVAC
Install, service and repair heating and air conditioning systems in commercial buildings, including sheet metal ductwork.
Interior & Exterior Finishes
Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.
Welding & Piping
Needed in many areas of commercial construction from structural welding for steel erection to mechanical piping systems. Welding also requires math skills and the ability to read detailed spec sheets and blue prints.
THE TRAINING
ACADEMY OF CRAFT TRAINING UTILIZES NCCER CURRICULUM The craft areas utilize The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum for each specific craft area. NCCER was developed with the support of more than 125 construction CEOs and various association and academic leaders who united to revolutionize training for the construction industry. Sharing the common goal of developing a safe and productive workforce, these companies created a standardized training and credentialing program for the industry.
NCCER ALLOWS CREDITS TO BE EARNED The Academy of Craft Training offers an unique opportunity for first year students in the program to receive 3 credits at the end of the school year. The students will participate in courses each semester pertaining to their skill of interest as well as receive a math credit. This math credit will count as their fourth math and will meet the requirements for the Alabama High School Diploma. Please refer to the example to the right to give you a better idea of how ones schedule would look.
THE TRAINING
ACADEMY OF CRAFT TRAINING UTILIZES NCCER CURRICULUM
The craft areas utilize The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum for each specific craft area. NCCER was developed with the support of more than 125 construction CEOs and various association and academic leaders who united to revolutionize training for the construction industry. Sharing the common goal of developing a safe and productive workforce, these companies created a standardized training and credentialing program for the industry.
NCCER ALLOWS CREDITS TO BE EARNED
The Academy of Craft Training offers a unique opportunity for first-year students in the program to receive 3 credits at the end of the school year. The students will participate in courses each semester pertaining to their skill of interest as well as receive a math credit. This math credit will count as their fourth math and will meet the requirements for the Alabama High School Diploma. Please refer to the example to the right to give you a better idea of how one’s schedule would look.
Thanks to
Our Partners
Thanks to Our Partners