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The Central Alabama Homebuilding Academy (CAHA) is a nonprofit organization that provides hands-on,

short-term training to individuals seeking to enter into the residential construction industry. We are a proud member of the newly created Alabama Homebuilding Academy Network.​

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The program is FREE to those who:

  • Are committed to pursuing a career within the construction industry in the Greater Birmingham area

  • Submit to and pass a drug screening prior to beginning the program

  • Are legally allowed to work within the USA

  • Are 17 years of age or older

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We do not certify our graduates in Home Building or remodeling/"flipping". For more information on how to become a Certified Homebuilder or Remodeler, please visit the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board.

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What is AHAN?

The Alabama Homebuilding Academy Network (AHAN) is a statewide alliance of residential construction training programs. We connect local academies, employers, and communities to build Alabama’s skilled workforce one student at a time.

What does AHAN do?

  • Support hands-on, skills-based training in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and more

  • Connect AHAN students with local employers to match trained workers with hiring companies.

  • Advocate for construction careers as respected, rewarding opportunities

  • Create a network of excellence where best practices, resources, and innovation are shared

Board of Directors

​Arthur Steber

Board Chair

​​Nick Miles

Vice Chair

​Eric Price

Treasurer

​Andrew Davis

Secretary

GBAHB President

Jason Hale

​Andrew Barber

Vince Golden

Kip Hale

Hope Watwood

GBAHB EVP, Ex officio

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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The South Alabama Homebuilding Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and other school-administered programs.

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