SAHBA NEWS RELEASE
Southern Arizona Home Builders Association
July 11, 2006
Tuition-free, SAHBA Trade School Accepting Applications
The SAHBA Institute of Construction (TSIC) is accepting applications for its second class that will begin in October. The one-year-long, tuition-free school is limited to 50 students, 18 years and older, who want a career in construction.
TSIC provides two teaching components: on-site fieldwork and in-class instruction. Students work with contractors for six-week periods learning eight trades that include plumbing, electrical, HVAC, concrete, masonry, framing and finish carpentry. They work 40 hours per week, and are paid minimum wage ($5.15/hr).
Students meet twice a week at SAHBA for 50 weeks, in the evening. The curriculum includes Principles of the Industry, Properties and Nomenclature of Materials, Print Reading, Estimating and Project Management.
Students requirements are: random drug and alcohol testing; a doctor's proof of physical ability; read and write English; and follow a strict absence/tardy policy.
SAHBA established TSIC in June 2005 to recruit and train students in the residential construction industry. The school is privately funded by SAHBA members.
TSIC applications are available at SAHBA, 2840 N. Country Club, by calling (520) 795-5114 or at www.sahba.org under Careers.