Mobile Campus
Building South Alabama's Future Workforce
At ACT Mobile, we're transforming high school students into skilled professionals through hands-on training and direct industry experience.
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Total Man HoursSimulated Workplace Training Environment
Train with real tools and equipment in a safe, professional environment designed to simulate actual job sites.
Build Your Future in:
Commercial Construction
Average Starting Salary: $35,000 - $45,000 per year
Potential Earnings: $60,000 - $100,000+ with experience
Career Growth: Opportunities to advance to supervisor or project manager.
Skills You'll Learn:
- Operating hand and power tools
- Reading blueprints and technical drawings
- Safety protocols and OSHA standards
- Project management basics
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
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
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 or CNC operator.
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
Average Starting Salary: $33,000 - $43,000 per year
Potential Earnings: $60,000 - $80,000+ with experience
Career Growth: Opportunities to advance to foreman, estimator, or general contractor.
Skills You'll Learn:
- Drywall installation and finishing
- Painting, flooring, and trim work
- Working with different materials like wood, metal, and composites
- Reading blueprints and design specifications
Build Your Future in:
Commercial Construction
Average Starting Salary: $35,000 - $45,000 per year
Potential Earnings: $60,000 - $100,000+ with experience
Career Growth: Opportunities to advance to supervisor, project manager, or start your own business
Skills You'll Learn:
- Operating hand and power tools
- Reading blueprints and technical drawings
- Safety protocols and OSHA standards
- Project management basics
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
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
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
Average Starting Salary: $33,000 - $43,000 per year
Potential Earnings: $60,000 - $80,000+ with experience
Career Growth: Opportunities to advance to foreman, estimator, or general contractor.
Skills You'll Learn:
- Drywall installation and finishing
- Painting, flooring, and trim work
- Working with different materials like wood, metal, and composites
- Reading blueprints and design specifications
For Educators & Contractors seeking more information
For Educators:
Allen Merryman
amerryman@academyofcrafttraining.org
For Contractors:
Paul Hodges
phodges@academyofcrafttraining.org
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."