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Career Cluster:
Architecture & Construction
Academy Overview:
The Home Builders Association (HBA) of West Florida Green Construction Trades Academy focuses on broad, transferable skills, stresses the understanding of all aspects of the building construction industry, and demonstrates such elements of the industry as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, and health, safety, and environmental issues. The academy utilizes the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER - http://www.nccer.org ) curriculum to prepare each student to enter into a career path within the architecture & construction career cluster and an opportunity to earn related industry certifications. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for Gold Seal/Bright Futures scholarships.
The Home Builders Association of West Florida (HBA) Green Construction Trades Academy will provide a unique opportunity for students to take George Stone Technical Center Dual Enrollment courses in the 11th and 12th grade at Pine Forest High School, as part of the academy course sequence, without having to physically leave the campus. Additionally, dual enrolled students will earn an additional .025 weighted credit for high school GPA calculations.
Course Sequence:
Building Construction Technologies 1
Building Construction Technologies 2
DUAL ENROLLMENT - Building Construction Technology Program
DUAL ENROLLMENT - Building Construction Technology Program
Academy Brochure:
Academy Website:
Home Builders Association of West Florida Green Construction Trades Academy
Academy Teacher(s):
Scott Ames SAmes@escambia.k12.fl.us (850) 941-6150
District Contact:
Steven Harrell, Workforce Specialist, sharrell@escambia.k12.fl.us
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