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BRING BITA TO YOUR CAMPUS

By helping young people explore the vast opportunities within the homebuilding industry and establishing a clear pathway to careers after graduation, the Donald Chaiken Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) is not only transforming students’ futures—it’s also addressing California’s skilled labor shortage and contributing to the creation of more affordable housing across the state.

With more than 60 school sites statewide, our expansion strategy is designed to meet the evolving needs of the homebuilding industry and our partnering school districts. By developing a pipeline of confident, qualified and job-ready workers, we’re ensuring that regions with the highest demand for construction talent are equipped to grow and prosper. 

View Map of BITA Schools in California

Agreements

Agreements

The Donald Chaiken BITA program is a four-year construction trades training curriculum offered as a Career Technical Education (CTE) program. The curriculum and support services are provided, without cost, to California high schools by the California Homebuilding Foundation. The curriculum has a-g approved program status with the University of California, with BITA 1 – 3 qualified under the elective (g) subject requirement.

The process of bringing the program into the district includes a site visit to the potential high schools and completion of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Download Sample MOU. 

Tools for Successful Construction Training

Tools for Successful Construction Training

Each site should have a classroom and construction lab space, as well as, an outdoor space for larger projects.

The Foundation has pledged $5,000 to new schools joining the Donald Chaiken BITA program, so teachers can purchase the necessary tools and equipment to enhance the students’ educational experience and ready their facilities to integrate the curriculum. Download Tools & Materials List.