For Star subscribers: Idea'l Institute in Tucson trains students in every aspect of homebuilding, from electrical wiring to plumbing, carpentry and HVAC. Those completing the program earn a contractors license.
1 of 2 Joshua Abernathy, left, and Carlito McCleery work together during a building class at the Idea'l Trade Institute, 2918 E Ginter Road in Tucson. Students learn about construction and will earn a contractor's license. The school is tuition free and the students build twenty-six 299 square-foot modules in the six month course.
Students pay $500 to enroll in the program and, if they finish the 199-square-foot home during the six-month course, the $13,000 tuition is waved. They also receive a R-62 contracting license that allows them to work on projects of up to $5,000, said Clayton Abernathy, owner of Idea'l.The school sells the homes for $25,000, in lieu of charging tuition.
Teachers are construction professionals with years of experience in their respective trades, Abernathy said. "I enjoy learning hands-on," he said."It's hard to describe how to become good at something by reading a book.He has especially enjoyed the electrical work. "The possibilities that this is opening up are great," Prieto said."And once I get into the flipping side of real estate, I'll have more confidence because I'll understand the build."
Idea'l Institute has local industry partners that will take a student further into their chosen specialty.
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