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TRAINING IN 10 HIGH DEMAND TRADES
Empowering Builders of the Future
Welcome to the Suncoast Apprenticeship Academy — where the next generation of skilled trades professionals begin their journey.
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At SAA, we are committed to empowering future builders, craftsmen, and industry leaders with the knowledge, skills, and real-world training needed to thrive in today’s construction workforce. Our mission is to deliver hands-on, high-quality instruction that prepares students for meaningful, long-term careers in the skilled trades.
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Whether you’re just getting started or looking to advance your expertise, SAA provides structured apprenticeship pathways, specialized training, and industry-aligned education taught by experienced instructors. With strong support from local builders, contractors, and trade partners, our students receive the most relevant and up-to-date training available.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Explore High-Demand Careers in the Building Industry
Brick Masonry
Masonry workers specialize in constructing durable structures using brick, block, concrete, and both natural and manufactured stone materials. They build and repair walls, walkways, columns, foundations, and a wide range of structural and decorative features. Masons follow detailed plans, ensure proper alignment and stability, and apply skilled techniques that contribute to the strength, longevity, and aesthetic quality of residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Building Construction Technology
Building Construction Technology (BCT) workers perform essential maintenance, installation, and repair tasks to keep buildings, mechanical systems, and equipment operating safely and efficiently. Their responsibilities include troubleshooting issues, replacing or fixing components, and ensuring that structural, electrical, and mechanical elements remain in good working order. BCT workers support the overall functionality of residential, commercial, and industrial facilities by maintaining systems that are critical to daily operations.
Plumbing
Plumbers install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems and fixtures that supply water, remove waste, and support essential building functions. Their work includes assembling pipes, installing sinks, toilets, and water heaters, troubleshooting leaks or blockages, and ensuring that all systems meet safety and code requirements. Plumbers play a vital role in keeping homes, businesses, and public facilities safe, sanitary, and fully operational, contributing to the overall health and livability of our communities.
Carpentry
Carpenters construct, install, and repair building frameworks and structural components using wood and a variety of other materials. Their work includes framing walls, floors, and roofs; installing doors, windows, and trim; and building both structural and finish elements. Carpenters interpret blueprints, measure and cut materials with precision, and ensure each component meets safety, quality, and design specifications for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Landscaping
Landscapers ensure that the outdoor spaces of homes, businesses, public buildings, and parks remain attractive, orderly, and healthy. Their work involves planting and maintaining lawns, shrubs, flowers, and trees; installing hardscapes and landscape features; improving soil quality and irrigation systems; and monitoring the overall condition of outdoor environments. Landscapers play an essential role in shaping well-designed, functional outdoor areas that enhance property value, support environmental health, and make our communities more beautiful, welcoming, and livable.
Solar Installation
Solar installers set up, maintain, and repair solar energy systems that harness the power of sunlight to generate electricity or heat for homes, businesses, and other buildings. Their work includes mounting solar panels, connecting electrical components, inspecting structures, and ensuring systems operate safely and efficiently. Often called photovoltaic (PV) technicians when working with electrical applications, solar installers play an important role in expanding renewable energy and supporting more sustainable communities.
Electrical
Electricians install, connect, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, and systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Their work includes interpreting technical diagrams, ensuring proper grounding, troubleshooting system issues, and making repairs that meet strict safety and code requirements. Electricians play a critical role in powering buildings, maintaining reliable energy flow, and supporting modern electrical technologies and infrastructure.
Heating Ventilation and
Air Conditioning
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) technicians install, maintain, and troubleshoot heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration systems in residential, commercial, and industrial environments. Their work includes inspecting and servicing equipment, ensuring proper airflow and temperature control, diagnosing system issues, and making repairs that meet safety and efficiency standards. HVAC technicians play an essential role in creating comfortable, healthy, and energy-efficient indoor environments.
Weatherization
Weatherization specialists make targeted upgrades and repairs to homes and buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce overall energy consumption. Their work includes sealing air leaks, adding insulation, improving ventilation, repairing or replacing inefficient systems, and evaluating energy usage through diagnostic tests. By enhancing comfort, lowering utility costs, and reducing environmental impact, weatherization specialists help create healthier, more efficient, and more sustainable living spaces.
Painting
Painters apply paint, stain, and protective coatings to walls, ceilings, buildings, machinery, bridges, and other structures to enhance appearance and protect surfaces from wear and environmental damage. Their work includes preparing surfaces, selecting appropriate materials, matching colors, and applying finishes with precision and care. Painters play an important role in maintaining the durability, safety, and visual appeal of residential, commercial, and industrial spaces throughout our communities.