BUILD HOMES.
BUILD A CAREER.
PAY $500
A 6-month construction program where you build real homes, earn a trade certificate, and keep $14,000 in your pocket.
$500
OUT-OF-POCKET TOTAL COST
TUCSON, ARIZONA · EST. 2022 · 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT
6MO
FULL PROGRAM DURATION
16+
TRADES SKILLS YOU'LL MASTER
$350
TOOLS YOURS TO KEEP
$14K
TUITION WAIVED WHEN YOU COMPLETE THE PROGRAM
SCHEDULE
MON - FRI
7 AM to 3 PM
START DATES
QUARTERLY
Jan · Apr · May · Oct
AGE REQUIREMENT
16+
No diploma or GED required
CERTIFICATION
OSHA 10
+ R-62 Contractor Exam Prep
LICENSED BY
AZ STATE
Board for Private Postsecondary Ed.
THE MODEL
YOU EARN YOUR TUITION BY BUILDING IT.
Most trade programs charge you upfront and hope you land a job. We flipped that.
You pay $500 to register. From day one you work alongside instructors on real modular homes sold in Tucson's market. You learn framing, electrical, plumbing, roofing, cabinetry, and more.
Complete the full program and the $14,000 tuition is waived. The homes you help build fund the school. Your success is the mission.
TYPICAL TRADE SCHOOL
$20K+
Average cost of 12-24 month construction programs, often with debt.
PRAXIS PORTAL
$500
Total out-of-pocket when you complete the 6-month program.Â
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Apply and Enroll
No GED or diploma required. Classes start quarterly. $500 registration fee secures your spot.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
✔ $350 tool kit (yours to keep)
✔ R-62 Contractor Exam Prep
✔ Job placement assistance
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✔ OSHA 10 Certification
✔ Certificate of Completion
✔ 16+ skills covered
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Build Real Homes
Every skill is learned on an actual construction site. No simulations. Real tools, real homes, real results.
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Earn Your Certificate
Complete the 6 months and receive your certificate of completion plus OSHA 10 certification.
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Enter the Workforce
Walk out with hands-on experience, $350 in tools you own, and zero tuition debt. The construction industry is waiting. Â
WHAT YOU LEARN
EVERY TRADE. GROUND UP. IN SIX MONTHS.
STRUCTURE
Framing Foundations
Sheathing
Roofing
Windows & Doors
Siding & Exterior
MECHANICAL
Electrical Systems
Plumbing
Insulation
INTERIOR FINISH
Drywall, Tape & Texture
Flooring
Cabinetry
Tiling
Trim Work
Painitng
INDUSTRY READY
OSHA 10 Certification
R-62 License Prep
Life Skills
Wealth Building
STUDENT STORIES
HEAR IT FROM THE PEOPLE WHO SHOWED UP
I truly feel this school altered who I was. I walked away ready to face any challenge and empowered to do anything that comes my way.
KASANDRA
Program Graduate
This program allowed me to gain confidence in every area of life. Now I have a career that I enjoy and look forward to every single day.
CARLITO
Program Graduate
This program allowed me to gain confidence in every area of life. Now I have a career that I enjoy and look forward to every single day.
CARLITO
Program Graduate
TOUR OUR CAMPUS
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LEADERSHIP
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PROGRAM.
Joe Higgins
CHAIR
20+ years executive leadership across education, healthcare, and nonprofits. Specializes in organizational turnarounds and strategic growth.
Dr. Celestino Fernandez
Professor Emeritus, University of Arizona. Stanford Ph.D. in Sociology. 40 years in higher education. Founder of multiple educational institutions.
CO-CHAIR
Nelson Brown
27 years in professional education administration, curriculum design, and workforce training program management.
BOARD MEMBER
George Gillispie
40+ years in custom home construction and engineering. Owner of GPG Enterprises. Deep operational expertise in construction and design.
BOARD MEMBER
William Moore
25+ years legal experience. Managing Attorney at Southern Arizona Legal Aid. Former County Judge. Advocate for civil rights and equal opportunity.
BOARD MEMBER
Partners & Sponsors
Southern Arizona Land Trust (SALT), Lowes, Ace Hardware, Barker Contracting, G2 Contracting LLC, CHASSE Building Team, and the broader Tucson construction community.
COMMUNITY
READY TO START
THE NEXT COHORT HAS LIMITED SEATS.
Fill out the form and our team will reach out with enrollment details, the next start date, and answers to any questions you have. No commitment required to inquire.
(520) 909-6869
contact@modulaportal.com
Tucson, Arizona
ONE SCHOOL. TWO PROBLEMS SOLVED.Â
Tucson has a serious shortage of skilled construction workers. And a serious housing cost problem. Praxis Portal Institute addresses both at once.
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Students build compact modular homes that are sold into the Tucson market. The revenue sustains the school. The graduates enter an industry that desperately needs them. The homes they build become real solutions for real families.
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As a 501(c)(3), donations directly fund student scholarships, tool kits, and program expansion.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
2021
PROGRAM FOUNDED
100%
HANDS-ON LEARNING
3+
MEDIA FEATURES
501(C)3
IRS NON-PROFIT STATUS