Build A Better Future With
A Career In Carpentry—
Completely Tuition-Free!

Jumpstart your construction career with HBI’s Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training in New Orleans. Our tuition-free 9-week course is hands-on and built for today’s opportunities.

Why A Career In Carpentry?

There are few things more satisfying than building something with your own two hands. With a career in carpentry, you’ll be a part of building our future communities. Whether it's residential construction or beyond, there’s a specialty for every interest from joinery to woodworking and more. Plus, as a carpenter, you can expect:

GOOD

PAY

In the skilled trades, your hands-on skills translate into high pay and real opportunity.

JOB

SECURITY

Get confidence that your hard work and value are recognized & necessary - giving you the freedom to grow, plan, and thrive without fear of instability.

HANDS-ON

WORK

Creating with our hands reminds us of our power to shape the world through effort and skill.

QUICK START

CAREER

Learn a trade, launch your career-quickly and confidently - in just 9 weeks.

HBI'S BUILDSTRONG ACADEMY OF NEW ORLEANS

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What Will You Learn?

Carpenters construct, repair, and install building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials.

In just 9 weeks, you could be on your way to a new career as a Carpenter. Our hands-on training is designed to help

you master the fundamentals and step confidently into the workforce. During this course, you can learn:

SAFETY; POWER

TOOLS & MATERIALS; BLUEPRINTS & ESTIMATING

STRUCTURE FRAMING & LAYOUT; WINDOW & DOOR INSTALLATION

TILE & FLOORING; SQUARE BUILDINGS/SET GRADE/PLACE FORMS

BUILD RAFTERS, SHEET/FELT & SHINGLE ROOFS

Why Choose HBI's BuildStrong Academy?

BuildStrong Academy is the leading educational resource for career technical education in the building industry. As a division of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), we have the resources and connections to offer professional development, mentoring, and ongoing support for students and partners, even after graduation. At BuildStrong Academy, you get:

Training is up to 9 weeks, FT Monday – Friday, a focused schedule to get you trained and ready for work!
Hands-on learning in workshops and classrooms.
Training from skilled instructors using HBI's industry-recognized curriculum, including OSHA 10 Safety.
Assistance with job placement, preparation, and employability skills.
A new career with ABSOLUTELY NO DEBT!

We’re on a mission to change lives by educating, inspiring and preparing individuals for careers in the building industry.

TIFFANY DEVEZIN

NEW ORLEANS ACADEMY

Meet Tiffany Devezin, a May 2024 graduate of HBI’s BuildStrong Academy of Greater New Orleans, Tiffany discovered her passion for carpentry through an unexpected source—her mom!

Before joining HBI, Tiffany worked as a subcontractor but wanted to do more, learn more, and build a lasting career in construction. Through HBI’s program, she gained hands-on training, industry knowledge, and the confidence to step into a rewarding trade.

Her story reflects the reality many women face the desire to enter skilled trades but not knowing where to start. With support from her family and the right training through HBI, Tiffany is now on a path to success in carpentry, a field that welcomes skilled professionals eager to make an impact.

Build A Better Future With A Career In Carpentry—Completely Tuition-Free!