At the Academy of Craft Training (ACT), high school students learn valuable trades directly from industry professionals.

ACT constructs thriving futures for the next generation of skilled trade workers.

Provided with personalized mentorship from industry experts and safe hands-on experience, our students gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

We utilize National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum. Developed with the support of industry leaders and CEOs, NCCER contains standardized training and credentialing, ensuring top-notch instruction. Following this curriculum, students not only earn credits toward their high school diplomas, but also secure their futures in construction with hands-on experience and job placement opportunities upon graduation.

Trades

  • Physical labor tasks 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, etc.

  • Installation and maintenance of electrical systems and wiring in businesses, factories, and homes

    Use of blueprints to determine locations of circuits, outlets, load centers, and panel boards

    Use of ohmmeters, ammeters, voltmeters, etc. to test connections and ensure components’ compatibility and safety

  • Installation, service, and repair of heating and air conditioning systems in commercial buildings

  • Formation of stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments

    Formation of walks, curbstones, and special masonry types for vats, tanks, and floors

  • Structural welding for steel formation, mechanical piping, etc.

    Requires math skills and ability to read detailed spec sheets and blueprints