BIRMINGHAM HOUSING
Workforce
Development
Building Skills. Creating Opportunities.
Helping residents achieve economic self-sufficiency through job training, apprenticeships, entrepreneurship support, and connections to employers, educational institutions, and community partners.
Magic City YouthBuild
In 2022, Birmingham Housing received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to lead Birmingham’s YouthBuild program. The program serves young residents ages 16–24.
$1.5 Million
Grant awarded in 2022
Ages 16–24
Young residents
Section 3
Section 3 connects residents with workforce development, employment, and economic opportunities through partnerships with participating employers.
Apply
Complete the self-certification and skills form.
Assess
Complete a readiness assessment to identify career interests and skills.
Connect
Work with the Section 3 team to explore opportunities that match your skills.
Section 3 Forms
Resident Form
Vendor Form
Business Concern Voluntary Self-Certification Form
JPG
Individual Low-Income Person Voluntary Self-Certification Form
JPG
Modified Apprenticeship Program
Hands-On Training. Career Experience.
The program is open to Birmingham Housing residents and qualifying low-income individuals living within Birmingham city limits. Participants receive hands-on maintenance training, including plumbing and painting, with job placement support through local business and industry partners.
$15 / Hour
Program pay
20 Hours / Week
Required participation
6 Months
Program duration
Program details are from the original announcement. Interviews were scheduled for October 2024, with a November 2024 start. Contact our team to confirm current enrollment and terms.
Submit your completed application to Armon Matthews,
Director of Client Services: amatthews@habd.net
Connect with Workforce Development
For more information about workforce programs and opportunities, contact:
Jacqueline French
Director of Workforce Development