Developed by industry leaders and powered by HBI, BuildStrong Academy offers tuition-free construction career education and training with a focus on professional development, mentoring, and ongoing support for students and partners. 

HBI’s award-winning Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) curriculum integrates performance-based learning in the building trades with vocational and academic skills training and includes life skills, career development, and on-the-job training. PACT curriculum aligns closely with STEM, is based on NAHB’s Green Building Standard™ and National Skills Standards, and is one of only three pre-apprenticeship curricula recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL).