More Than a Classroom. This Is Your Career.
Hands-on training, real-world experience, and a clear path to success - before you even graduate.
A Great Career Doesn't Always Require a Four-Year Degree
Our program gives you the experience and connections you need to step confidently into a high-paying, stable career.
| JOB TITLE | STARTING SALARY | EXPERIENCED SALARY |
|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $45,000/year | $62,000+/year |
| ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN | $50,000/year | $75,000+/year |
| HVAC TECHNICIAN | $50,000/year | $80,000+/year |
| DRYWALL INSTALLER | $43,000/year | $58,000+/year |
| WELDER | $48,000/year | $70,000+/year |
| PIPEFITTER | $52,000/year | $85,000+/year |
Based on a 40hr work week with no overtime.
Nearly 70% of college students graduate with student loan debt, averaging $30,000 to repay. ACT offers a different path: high-paying careers, real benefits, and the chance to start earning right out of high school – all without loans.
See How ACT Alumni Are Succeeding
Skills You Can Take Anywhere.
At ACT, you train in trades that build everything around you. Our students master skills that lead to big opportunities in Alabama and beyond.
Skills You Can Take Anywhere.
At ACT, you train in trades that build everything around you. Our students master skills that lead to big opportunities in Alabama and beyond.
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
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
Central Alabama Campus
Serving Central Alabama schools
Birmingham Campus
Serving the Greater Birmingham Area Schools
Decatur Campus
Serving North Alabama schools
Mobile Campus
Serving South Alabama schools
Employer Partnerships
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.
