HUNTSVILLE, Ala – The North Alabama Homebuilding Academy (NAHA) has been around for over a year and has helped roughly 100 previously unskilled workers find careers. Many students came from high poverty communities. Now, thanks to a partnership with Drake State Community & Technical College, academy students can turn skills into certificates.
“They can specialize because they are getting general training here (NAHA). Many of the individuals want to specialize and eventually may want to go on and own their own businesses,” said Dr. Patricia Sims, the president of Drake State Community & Technical College.
