The City of Mobile, Alabama, has allocated $100,000 to start the South Alabama Homebuilding Academy (SAHA). The Mobile City Council approved the funding on December 2, 2025, after a proposal from Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis. This is a one-time performance contract for workforce development.
SAHA is based on similar programs in Alabama. It will provide free, hands-on training in basic construction skills, safety, and trades such as roofing, plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, and HVAC. Classes will begin in January 2026. The academy will partner with Goodwill Gulf Coast and will be open to local workers and young residents interested in construction…