Construction Academy

The Construction Academy is a career-focused program within our tuition-free trade school in AZ, where students receive hands-on training in construction, electrical systems, plumbing, and HVAC technology. Students choose between two in-depth technical tracks:

• Construction Technology: Covers carpentry, blueprint reading, site planning, electrical systems, and plumbing.
• HVAC Technology: Focuses on air distribution, heating and cooling systems, system maintenance, leak detection, metering devices, and environmental controls.

Students work toward nationally recognized industry certifications through the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER):
 

Construction Technology Track:

• NCCER Level 2 Electrical
• NCCER Level 1 Plumbing

HVAC Technology Track:

• NCCER Level 1 HVAC

These credentials are highly valued in the construction and skilled trades industries.

Students gain a wide range of real-world construction skills, including:

• Interpreting blueprints and site development plans
• Carpentry and framing basics
• Electrical circuitry and wiring
• Plumbing systems and safety protocols
• HVAC system diagnostics, maintenance, and repair

Hands-on training is supported by state-of-the-art lab spaces and project-based learning.

Graduates are equipped for direct entry into high-demand fields such as:

• HVAC Technician (416K employed in the U.S., 38K job openings per year, $52K average yearly salary)
• Electrician (763K employed in the U.S., 74K job openings per year, $61K average yearly salary)
• Plumber (Strong job outlook; similar trade trajectory to electricians and HVAC technicians — often earning $60K+ annually)
• Project Manager (In-demand across construction and development sectors, with higher earning potential as experience grows)
• Architectural Drafter (Related to architectural career pathways; technical drawing and design foundation for future roles)
• Architect (124K employed in the U.S., 8K job openings per year, $83K average yearly salary)

The academy is directed by Paul Sinclair, a construction trades expert with over 30 years of industry experience. Mr. Sinclair holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science (with an emphasis in HVAC systems) from Utah Valley University and has successfully launched multiple HVAC companies across the country. His broad expertise spans HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Unlike private trade schools that charge tuition, ALA Applied Technologies offers certification-driven construction career training at no cost. Our students receive in-depth instruction, work toward NCCER credentials, and graduate with real-world skills—all while earning their high school diploma in a values-driven, academic environment.