MOBILE, AL – Goodwill Gulf Coast is partnering with the South Alabama Homebuilding Academy (SAHA) to offer tuition-free construction-related trades classes beginning in January 2026.
The eight-week Construction Skills Boot Camp is open to anyone 17 years of age or older who wants to jumpstart a career in the construction industry. Students will receive free, hands-on training for in-demand residential construction careers. Classes will be held at Goodwill Gulf Coast’s McMaken building (2448 Gordon Smith Drive) in Mobile and will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
“With thousands of jobs currently available, now is the time to explore a future in skilled trades and construction,” Barry Reed, Jr., CEO of Goodwill Gulf Coast, said. “In 2024, Alabama had 106,400 construction-related jobs, which was a 4.6% increase over the prior year. Overall, 6.2% of the state’s workforce is employed in this sector, which is projected to have faster-than-average employment growth through 2026.”…