BUILD YOUR
FUTURE WITH
YOUR HANDS

Building Building Academy Trades is preparing and empowering the next generation of skilled tradespeople and entrepreneurs. Learn trades. Master business. Own your future.

500K+

Workers Needed in Construction (2026)

$10.8B

Annual Cost of Skilled Labor Shortage

67%

Increase in HVAC Demand from AI Boom

OUR PROGRAMS

From skilled trades to business mastery — we offer the complete ecosystem to build your career and your empire.

Carpentry

Master framing, finish work, and custom builds

Electrical

Wire the future — licensed electrician pathway

Plumbing

Build careers that flow — pipe to system design

HVAC

Heating, cooling & ventilation mastery

Social Media Marketing

Build your brand and grow your audience

Global Sourcing

Source materials worldwide, maximize margins

Business Skills

Turn your trade into a thriving empire

THE MISSION

America faces a critical shortage of 500,000 skilled tradespeople. While AI replaces white-collar jobs, the demand for electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and carpenters is skyrocketing. The construction industry loses $10.8 billion annually because there simply aren't enough skilled workers.

Building Building Academy Trades was founded by Desi Banks, Gene Johnson, and Kelley Parker to solve this crisis while empowering communities. We don't just teach trades — we teach you how to turn your trade into a business.

With both in-person and virtual learning options, we meet students where they are. Our Atlanta-based flagship campus and nationwide virtual platform ensure that no matter where you are, you can build your future.

Our Atlanta Campus

Co-founders Gene Johnson, Desi Banks, and Kelley Parker

Co-Founders: Gene Johnson, Desi Banks & Kelley Parker

READY TO BUILD?

Join the movement. Whether you want to master a trade, start a business, or both — your journey starts here.

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH YOUR HANDS