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THE ACADEMY - AFFA

WHERE SKILLS TRAINING BECOMES READINESS.

 The Academy is the first stop in the pipeline, trade and vocational training, business fundamental, and entrepreneurship readiness tailored the path each candidate is on. 

Apply to the Academy

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Training matched to your path

CAREER TRACK

Trade & Vocational Training

  • Hands-on instruction in construction, mechanical, electrical, and related trades
  • Job-readiness coaching, workplace conduct, tools safety
  • Apprenticeship placement support through the network

BUSINESS TRACK

Entrepreneurship & Business Fundamentals

  • Business planning, pricing , and basic financial literacy
  • Digital and service-based microenterprise skill
  • Preparation to access financing through the Fund

HOW IT WORKS

From application to readiness

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01 - Apply

03 - Track Placement

02 - Assess

Submit your application to the Academy

02 - Assess

03 - Track Placement

02 - Assess

Skill and readiness assessment

03 - Track Placement

03 - Track Placement

04 - Hands-on Training

Match to Career or Business track

04 - Hands-on Training

05 - Certify & Graduate

04 - Hands-on Training

Instruction and practical skills building

05 - Certify & Graduate

05 - Certify & Graduate

05 - Certify & Graduate

Ready for the Network or the Fund

what's includes

Everything training requires:

01 - Instructors

01 - Instructors

01 - Instructors

Experience tradespeople and business practitioners, not just classroom teachers.

02 - Curriculum

01 - Instructors

01 - Instructors

Structured coursework built around real workplace and business demands.

03 - Facilities & Materials

03 - Facilities & Materials

03 - Facilities & Materials

Access to training sites, tools, and materials needed for hands-on learning.

04 - Warm Handoff

03 - Facilities & Materials

03 - Facilities & Materials

Direct connection into the Network or the Fund once training is complete.

WHERE IT LEADS

The Academy is one stage, not the distination

Graduating from the Academy is the beginning of the pipeline, not the end of it.

AAFA - Academy

AAFA - Academy

AAFA - Academy

Train & prepare

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AAFN - Network

AAFA - Academy

AAFA - Academy

Apprentice & access market

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AAFF - Fund

AAFC - Conference

AAFC - Conference

Finance & launch

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AAFC - Conference

AAFC - Conference

AAFC - Conference

Grow & connect

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Ready to start training

Applying to the Academy is the first step in the pipeline, whether you are headed toward a career, a business, or still deciding.

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