Since 1967

Enzweiler Building Institute has provided apprenticeship training in the skilled construction trades

Careers in the building industry are plentiful and offer excellent salaries, fulfilling work and great opportunities for advancement. Your career begins at the Enzweiler Building Institute (EBI). Our apprentice-style format allows you to accelerate your career by working in your field during the day and attending classes at night. Plus, through our “learn while you earn” approach, you will graduate free from student-loan debt.

Check out our programs in carpentry, diesel mechanics for constructions, electric, facilities maintenance, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), historic restoration and preservation (Covington Academy of Heritage Trades), masonry, plumbing, and welding.

 

13-Week Program

EBI is pleased to introduce a new 13-week afternoon program in collaboration with the Life Learning Center! Classes will meet four days per week from 3-6 p.m. This format is offered in the following EBI Programs at our Covington location only:

Carpentry, Facilities Maintenance, HVAC, and Welding

Classes start in January, May, and September. For information and application materials, contact Diane@BuildersNKY.com or call today at 859-640-4294. 

 

STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS… A new EBI Introduction to Skilled Trades Class is available from January to May for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students from 4PM to 6PM at the Erlanger location.

Student will learn the basics of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and welding.

Students will receive OHSA-10 certification, first-aid/CPR certification, and the Home Builders Institute’s Pre-Apprenticeship Certification Training (HBI PACT-CORE certification)

The cost is $2000 for the 18-week program, $500 deposit is due the time of application with the remaining $1500 due after class begins. 

Graduates will be given priority acceptance to EBI’s adult programs upon HS graduation.

Click the link below to apply:

January 2025 Afternoon Intro to Trades HS Student Application and Enrollment Agreement

2025-26 Enrollment:

Enrollment for 2025-26 classes is now open! Start your journey to a great career with a personal tour and visit to EBI. To schedule: call 859.640.1763 or Admissions@buildersnky.com

Forms for new, incoming students for 2025-26:

2025-26 Application and Enrollment Agreement for Incoming Students EBI

2025-26 ONLINE APPLICATION FOR INCOMING STUDENTS

2025-26 EBI Scholarship Application

2025-26 EBI Academic Calendar

Forms for Returning Students:

2025-26 Continuation Form for Returning Students

2025-26 Tuition and Fee Schedules for Continuing Students

KEES Reimbursement Forms

Please return all completed paper forms to: admissions@buildersnky.com

Enzweiler Building Institute

EBI Staff

Diane McConnell

Director of Workforce Development

Christian Wilson

Covington education office manager

Karin Kuhlmann

Education Office manager

Jared Bryant

Education and enrollment counselor

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The BIA-NKY Enzweiler Building Institute (EBI) is the longest running post-secondary trades training schools under the auspices of the National Association of Home Builders. The Program began in 1967 and continues to provide a well-trained skilled-trades workforce for the local construction industry. Many of our region’s most successful construction businesses are owned and operated by EBI graduates.

Our trade school operates on an apprenticeship model. Students work in the field during the day and take classes at night. Programs in Carpentry, Diesel Mechanics for Construction, Electric, Facilities Maintenance & Remodeling, Heating & Air Conditioning, Historic Restoration and Preservation (Covington Academy of Heritage Trades), Masonry, Plumbing, and Welding are taught by professional trades people each September through April. Students are in class two nights per week for three hours each night. Emphasis is placed on preparing you to succeed in your field, now and well into your future.

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