The Living Heritage Trades Academy of San Antonio is a program developed by the Office of Historic Preservation to provide training of traditional crafts and skills through apprenticeships, hands-on training, and class instruction on topics related to pre-1960 traditional building construction methods and materials. This program is approved for SA Ready to Work participants.

Certifications include:

• Wood Window Restoration
• Architectural Carpentry
• Traditional House Carpentry
• Masonry Repair
• Deconstruction

Eligible participants will also receive paid training, free financial counseling, and support services provided by the Family Service Financial Empowerment Center.