Skilled Trade Academy

Skilled Trade Academy is a pre-apprenticeship program that provides participants with a well-rounded pathway into construction trades. The program uses the Home Builders Institute’s nationally recognized curriculum combined with our person-centered approach to provide participants the skills and support to obtain and maintain employment in a well-paying, high-demand industry.

What sets us apart from other training programs is our commitment to the whole individual. The program is a 6-week journey beginning with an assessment of each prospective participant to determine program suitability, identify potential barriers, and ensure proper supports are in place as needed.

The training integrates contextual, work-based learning with classroom instruction. All students obtain Home Builders Institute (HBI) pre-apprenticeship certificates. The curriculum focuses on the following:

• HBI PACT-core (safety, construction math, tool and material identification, power tool safety)
• HBI Building Construction Technology (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, finishing)
• Kentucky Workplace Essential Skills Certificate
• Kentucky Career Readiness Certificate
• OSHA 10 Training
• Certified Forklift Operator

The curriculum is 75% hands on, competency-based, and taught by certified instructor with industry experience ensuring quality instruction of HBI’s curriculum.

Skilled Trade Academy offers a tuition-free program and provides milestone based stipends.

By intentionally reducing socioeconomic barriers, we ensure students have equal opportunity to attend and access to much-needed revenue throughout the program.