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ABOUT SAHA
SAHA'S MISSION
South Alabama Homebuilding Academy's (SAHA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to educate a workforce in the homebuilding industry by providing industry and professional training so that graduates are successful contributors to the workforce and can positively impact our communities.
SAHA accomplishes its mission by providing FREE hands-on, short-term basic construction and trades training to individuals seeking to enter into the residential construction industry.
SAHA's Residential Construction Bootcamps are free to those who:
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Are 17 years of age or older
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Are legally allowed to work within the USA
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Submit to and pass a drug screening prior to beginning the program
- Are committed to pursuing a career within the residential construction industry in the Mobile, AL area
SAHA IN THE NEWS
Tuition-Free Alabama Trades Academy Backed by Key Community Support
As part of a statewide effort to expand trades education, the Home Builders Association of Metro Mobile (HBAMM) launched the South Alabama Homebuilding Academy (SAHA), an eight-week, tuition-free program to prepare adults for careers in residential construction.
South Alabama Homebuilding Academy Offering Free Classes
If you’ve done any remodeling lately, you may have found it’s tough to find contractors who aren’t slammed, or even workers who actually show up!
Free classes are being offered through the ‘South Alabama Homebuilding Academy’ to anyone who wants to pursue a job in this high-demand field.
South Alabama Homebuilding Academy Holds Ribbon Cutting
On January 8, 2026, South Alabama Homebuilding Academy (SAHA) held its ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of launching its 8-week free Construction Skills Bootcamps in Mobile, AL. Board President Robert Collins shares more about the program mission and details.
MEET THE SAHA TEAM
ANGELA HARDISON
Executive Director
FRANK BUSBY, Jr.
Lead Instructor
RONALD BLANKS
Assistant Instructor
SAHA is also supported by a talented network of skilled trades professionals that teach our students during their trade-specific classes. Professionals like Jimmy Dietz and Corey Reed of Air of Excellence, Greg Moses of Moses & Son Construction, Jonathan Strickland of Water Heaters Only, Rush Wiggins of R3 Electric, and Kyle Ferrouillat of KF Electrical Contractors look forward to sharing their expertise and knowledge with SAHA students during each cohort.
SAHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Robert M. Collins
SAHA Board President
Superior Construction & Restoration Services
George Spurlock
SAHA Board Vice President
Presley Roofing & Construction Co.
John D. Thomas
SAHA Board Treasurer
TCM Remodelers, Inc.
Hunter Ladd
SAHA Board Secretary
Thames Batre Insurance
Lynn Nolen
SAHA Board Member
Home Builders Association of Metro Mobile Board President
Lynn Nolen Construction
Lori Beasley
SAHA Board Member, Ex Officio
Home Builders Association of Metro Mobile Executive Officer
Katie Collins
SAHA Advisor
Superior Construction & Restoration Services