Craft Your Career, Forge Your Future

Why Wait? Your Career Starts Before You Graduate.

At the Academy of Craft Training (ACT), high school students gain hands-on experience in high-demand trades, learning directly from industry professionals. With no tuition costs and job placement opportunities upon graduation, ACT provides a clear, debt-free path to a successful career.

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Train for a High-Paying Career in
Skilled Trades.

In partnership with Alabama’s K-12 Career and Technical Education System, ACT provides students with real-world experience, hands-on training, and the confidence to succeed. With hundreds of internships and thousands of work hours completed, our graduates step straight into thriving careers.

Core Benefits

Hands-On Learning

Train with real tools,
not just textbooks

Job Placement

Graduate with job offers,
not just a diploma

No College Debt

Start your career debt-free

High-Paying Careers

Earn competitive wages
from day one

Real-World Experience

Students work paid internships with top employers

Train for a High-Paying Career in Skilled Trades.

In partnership with Alabama’s K-12 Career and Technical Education System, ACT provides students with real-world experience, hands-on training, and the confidence to succeed. With hundreds of internships and thousands of work hours completed, our graduates step straight into thriving careers.

Core Benefits

Hands-On Learning

Train with real tools,
not just textbooks

Job Placement

Graduate with job offers,
not just a diploma

No College Debt

Start your career debt-free

High-Paying Careers

Earn competitive wages
from day one

Real-World Experience

Students work paid internships with top employers

Trades

Build Skills. Build Confidence. Build Your Future.

Our program gives you the experience and connections you need to step confidently into a high-paying, stable career.

Commercial Construction

Commercial Construction

Electrical Construction

Commercial Electrical Construction

Average Starting Salary: $55,200 - $64,800 per year

Potential Earnings: $69,900 - $100,000+ with experience

Career Growth: Opportunities to advance to journeyman electrician, master electrician, and electrical contractor.

Skills You'll Learn:

Wiring and installing electrical systems
Troubleshooting and repairing circuits
Understanding electrical codes and safety regulations
Working with blueprints and schematics

HVACR Mechanical Systems

HVACR & Mechanical Systems

Average Starting Salary: $37,000 - $47,000 per year

Potential Earnings: $65,000 - $90,000+ with experience

Career Growth: Opportunities to advance to lead technician or project manager.

Skills You'll Learn:

Installing and repairing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
Refrigeration system maintenance and troubleshooting
Understanding building codes and safety standards
Energy efficiency and system optimization

Metal Fabrication

Industrial Metal Fabrication

INT & EXT Finishes

Int & Ext Finishes

Trades

Build Skills. Build Confidence. Build Your Future.

Our program gives you the experience and connections you need to step confidently into a high-paying, stable career.

Commercial Construction

Commercial Construction

Electrical Construction

Commercial Electrical Construction

Average Starting Salary: $55,200 - $64,800 per year

Potential Earnings: $69,900 - $100,000+ with experience

Career Growth: Opportunities to advance to journeyman electrician, master electrician, electrical contractor, or project manager.

Skills You'll Learn:

Wiring and installing electrical systems
Troubleshooting and repairing circuits
Understanding electrical codes and safety regulations
Working with blueprints and schematics

HVACR Mechanical Systems

HVACR & Mechanical Systems

Average Starting Salary: $37,000 - $47,000 per year

Potential Earnings: $65,000 - $90,000+ with experience

Career Growth: Opportunities to advance to lead technician, project manager, or start your own HVAC business.

Skills You'll Learn:

Installing and repairing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
Refrigeration system maintenance and troubleshooting
Understanding building codes and safety standards
Energy efficiency and system optimization

Metal Fabrication

Industrial Metal Fabrication

Average Starting Salary: $35,000 - $45,000 per year

Potential Earnings: $60,000 - $85,000+ with experience

Career Growth: Opportunities to advance to lead fabricator, CNC operator, or start your own metalworking business.

Skills You'll Learn:

Welding and metal cutting techniques
Operating CNC machines and fabrication tools
Blueprint reading and precision measurement
Structural and sheet metal fabrication

INT & EXT Finishes

Int & Ext Finishes

Four Campuses. One Goal: Your Future.

At ACT, we're transforming high school students into skilled professionals across Alabama. With campuses strategically located in Birmingham, Decatur, Mobile, and Central Alabama, we're building the state's future workforce — one career at a time.

Campuses

Birmingham Campus

Serving the Greater Birmingham Area Schools

Central Alabama Campus

Serving Central Alabama schools

Mobile Campus

Serving South Alabama schools

North Alabama Campus

Serving North Alabama schools

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Employer Partnerships

Partner with us to access a pipeline of talented, well-trained employees who are ready to make a difference on your team. Through our partnership with Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) chapters, we connect businesses with a reliable workforce equipped with the skills and training needed to succeed in the industry.

What our students are saying—

"Attending the Academy was a life-changing experience for me. I enrolled in the welding class, which quickly became my favorite trade. My instructor challenged us by placing us in uncomfortable positions to enhance our skills, leading to my confidence in the field welding. The Academy also provided excellent job opportunities for those, like me, who were determined to succeed."

- Malone G.

"The Academy of Craft Training was a transformative experience that paved the way for my successful career. The dedicated administration and instructors provided invaluable support and guidance, enabling me to excel in my chosen field. This program is an exceptional opportunity for those seeking to enter the workforce and kickstart their careers. I am truly grateful for the foundation it has provided me."

- Silas C.

"Academy of Craft Training is an amazing opportunity for anyone wanting to get into construction. I would have never had this career without it."

- Jesse M.

Don’t wait for opportunity — start building it.

Your Path to a High-Paying Career in Alabama Starts Here.