Academy Of Construction Technologies

What Academy Of Construction Technologies does

Academy of Construction Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a Florida-registered nonprofit that has run a high school construction pre-apprenticeship program in Central Florida since 1992. ACT partners with public school districts and technical colleges across Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole and Sumter counties to deliver hands-on training in seven construction trades (Building Construction Technology, Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Masonry, Plumbing/Pipe Fitting, and Fire Sprinkler Systems), culminating in industry certifications such as OSHA 10-hour, CPR, and First Aid, and direct placement with sponsoring construction employers via membership-gated annual job fairs. The organization also runs a free two-week Summer Construction Camp, a Speakers Group, and a recurring event calendar (golf tournament, clay shoot, go-kart race, banquet, supporters' breakfast) that double as fundraising and industry engagement.

ACT monetizes almost entirely through tiered corporate sponsorships and event fundraising rather than tuition: sponsorship levels range from Diamond ($4,000) down to Associate Supporter ($300), with roughly five Diamond, three Platinum, one Gold, and 50+ total member companies visible across Diamond through Associate tiers, including WELBRO Building Corporation, Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Wiginton Fire Systems, Wharton-Smith Construction Group, Balfour Beatty Construction, APG Electric, TBPM, Tri-Test, Terry's Electric, Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Oldcastle APG, Bright Future Electric, Milwaukee Tool (event title sponsor), IBEW Local 606, and Rexel USA. Student participation is free, funded by grants (notably from founding partner Associated Builders and Contractors of Central Florida) and sponsor underwriting. ACT is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of industry executives, trade representatives and school district officials, with no parent company, no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, and one operational headquarters (PO Box 592744, Orlando, FL).

Name

Academy Of Construction Technologies

Legal name

Academy of Construction Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://actcareers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Academy of Construction Technologies is a Florida-registered nonprofit founded in 1992 that runs a high school construction pre-apprenticeship program across six Central Florida counties, training students in seven trades and placing them with member construction employers via exclusive annual job fairs funded by tiered corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Construction pre-apprenticeship training
• Workforce development programs
• Construction trades education
• High school career pathways
• Skilled trades apprenticeship

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Sponsorships: ACT generates revenue through tiered corporate membership and sponsorship programs. Sponsorships range from Diamond ($4,000) to Associate Supporter ($300) levels, providing various benefits including event participation, logo placement, and job fair access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Academy of Construction Technologies (ACT) operates a registered high school construction pre-apprenticeship program that delivers hands-on training in seven construction trades (Building Construction Technology, Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Masonry, Plumbing/Pipe Fitting, and Fire Sprinkler Systems) to high school students across six Central Florida counties. The program pairs in-school curriculum with industry certifications (OSHA 10-hour, CPR, First Aid), paid summer on-the-job training placements, and exclusive job fairs that connect graduating students directly with sponsoring construction employers.

Product overview

The Academy of Construction Technologies (ACT) operates a unified High School Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program that connects high school students with hands-on training and employment pathways in the construction trades. The core program encompasses seven distinct trade training offerings: Building Construction Technology (providing broad industry exposure), Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Masonry, Plumbing/Pipe Fitting, and Fire Sprinkler Systems. These programs are delivered through partnerships with local high schools and technical colleges across Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, and Sumter counties. Beyond the training programs, ACT organizes workforce connection activities including Job Fairs and a Speakers Group, and hosts fundraising/membership events including the Annual Charity Golf Event, Charity Clay Shoot, Grand Prix Corporate Karting Competition, Awards Banquet, and Supporters' Breakfast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Construction Technology A comprehensive building construction pre-apprenticeship program for high school students covering safety practices, hand and power tools, blueprint reading, and construction math, with hands-on exposure to carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electricity, and HVAC. Delivered through partner high schools and technical colleges across 6 Central Florida counties.
• Carpentry High school pre-apprenticeship training program in carpentry covering rough framing, finish carpentry, and formwork for concrete, teaching students to measure, cut, shape materials, and build frameworks like walls, floors, and roofs.
• Electrical High school pre-apprenticeship training program teaching students to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, including reading blueprints, installing wiring, panels, and lighting systems, and ensuring code compliance.
• Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) High school pre-apprenticeship training program for installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC systems, covering air conditioning, heating, ventilation equipment, diagnostic procedures, and environmental safety standards.
• Masonry High school pre-apprenticeship training in the craft of building with brick, block, stone, and concrete, covering reading building plans, measuring, cutting materials, laying with mortar, and constructing walls, patios, foundations, and decorative features.
• Plumbing / Pipe Fitting High school pre-apprenticeship training program teaching installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes and systems for water, gas, and waste in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Fire Sprinkler Systems Career pathway training in fire sprinkler system installation and maintenance for residential and commercial buildings.
• Summer Construction Camp Free two-week hands-on summer construction camp for high school students covering carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, heavy equipment, and teamwork skills, offered at no cost through ABC grant funding.
• Job Fairs Annual recruiting events connecting construction companies with high school students enrolled in ACT programs, facilitating pre-apprenticeship and employment opportunities across Central Florida counties. Membership in ACT is required for employers to participate.
• Speakers Group Volunteer program connecting construction industry professionals with high school students to share career experiences and industry knowledge across Central Florida schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9,000+ students trained since 1992
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Central FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992ABC is a founding partner of ACT and continues as a key strategic partner. ABC provides grant funding enabling free summer construction camps for high school students. ACT hosts events at ABC facilities including the annual supporters' breakfast.
• Orange County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of ACT's founding school district partners. OCPS coordinates construction programs at multiple high schools including Apopka High, Olympia High, West Orange High, and Orange Technical College campuses.
• Seminole County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner district of ACT. SCPS offers ACT construction programs at Lyman High School.
• Lake County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner district offering ACT programs at Leesburg High, Eustis High, South Lake High, East Ridge High, Tavares High, Umatilla High, and Mount Dora High.
• School District of Osceola CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner district offering ACT programs at St. Cloud High School, Osceola Technical College, and Poinciana High School.
• WELBRO Building CorporationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor and founding partner of ACT. WELBRO actively hires ACT graduates and provides testimonials about program effectiveness.
• Tri-City Electrical ContractorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFounding partner, Diamond sponsor, and current Board Chair organization. Actively recruits and hires ACT graduates.
• Wiginton Fire SystemscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFounding partner of ACT. Hired ACT graduate Chuck Patrick who advanced to VP/Branch Manager over 16 years.
• Wharton-Smith Construction GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor and active industry partner. Provides corporate Grand Prix sponsorship and carpentry trade representation on ACT Board.
• Balfour Beatty ConstructioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor and active member of ACT Board representing general contractors.
• Florida Electrical Apprenticeship and Training (FEAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner providing electrical trade training and education. FEAT leadership serves on ACT Board as Secretary.
• S.I. Goldman CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner and plumbing trade representative on ACT Board.
• APG ElectriccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor and CART sponsor for 2026 Clay Shoot event.
• TBPM Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor specializing in plumbing and pipe fitting.
• Tri-Test Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor providing testing services.
• Milwaukee ToolmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for 2023 ACT Golf Tournament. Provides tools and equipment support for events.
• IBEW Local 606majorGTM or Marketing PartnerSafety sponsor for 2026 Clay Shoot event.
• Rexel USAmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLunch sponsor for 2026 Clay Shoot event.
• Terry's ElectriccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor and represented on ACT Board.
• Wayne Automatic Fire SprinklerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor and fire sprinkler trade representative on ACT Board.
• Oldcastle APGcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor and masonry trade representative on ACT Board.
• Bright Future ElectriccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor and electrical trade representative on ACT Board.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• YouthBuild USA: National non-profit delivering construction-focused job training for low-income youth aged 16-24, including pre-apprenticeship credentialing. Comparable target demographic (young people) and trade-training delivery, though differentiated by focus on opportunity youth and federal funding model.
• Home Builders Institute (HBI): National non-profit affiliated with the NAHB that delivers pre-apprenticeship and certification programs in residential construction trades (carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing). Directly comparable because it trains youth and adults into construction trades through industry partnerships, just at broader national scale.
• ACE Mentor Program of America: National non-profit that mentors high school students into architecture, construction, and engineering careers through after-school programs and scholarships. Closely comparable to ACT in target demographic (high schoolers), mission (build-industry pipeline), and nonprofit/sponsor-funded model.

Broad incumbents

• SkillsUSA: National non-profit serving middle-school, high-school and college students in career and technical education, including construction trades. Larger and broader portfolio than ACT but competes for the same CTE funding and student attention in Florida high schools.

Others

• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER): Industry credentialing body whose standardized craft curriculum and certifications (including OSHA 10-hour equivalents) underpin many pre-apprenticeship programs. Indirect peer because ACT students transition into NCCER-credentialed apprenticeships; not a direct competitor.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National construction industry trade association with affiliated apprenticeship programs. Direct ecosystem partner to ACT (ABC of Central Florida is a founding sponsor) rather than competitor; comparable as a construction-industry talent pipeline infrastructure provider.

Emerging players

• Helmets to Hardhats: National non-profit placing military veterans into registered construction apprenticeships. Comparable in being a nonprofit apprenticeship pipeline into the building trades, though serves an older, post-military demographic rather than high schoolers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/actcareers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/academy-of-construction-technologies-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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