MOORESVILLE, N.C. — A grant from the Lowe’s Foundation will help the North Alabama Homebuilding Academy shape “the future of the residential construction industry,” the nonprofit organization’s executive said today.
NAHA is among 15 nonprofits announced nationwide to receive a Gable Grant through the Lowe’s Foundation.
Huntsville-based NAHA reaches hundreds of new aspiring skilled trades students across Alabama through satellite programs and a 16-session course.
The course culminates with a job fair featuring local employers who have immediate hiring needs and is supported by the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association, a chapter of the National Association of Home Builders.
“We listen closely to contractors and know that many candidates don’t have the necessary skills to fill the wide range of open trades positions,” said Janice Dupré, Lowe’s executive vice president of human resources and chair of the Lowe’s Foundation. “Through modern training methods, these nonprofits are unlocking the workforce’s potential while building an economy that rewards skills, not just titles or four-year degrees.”
Since 2023, the Lowe’s Foundation has awarded more than $34 million in Gable Grants to help educate and advocate for the next generation of skilled tradespeople. The grants support training programs focusing on carpentry and construction, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and appliance repair.
“We are grateful for the support of the Lowe’s Foundation and their Gable Grants that will help fund the training of the next generation of skilled trade professionals,” said Jim Tobin, CEO of the National Association of Home Builders. “All of these deserving grant recipients play a pivotal role in helping to strengthen the residential construction workforce, and we stand in support of their efforts.”
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