We’re pleased to make some of the informational materials from educational sessions at the AWFS Fair in Las Vegas available for download. For a limited time, you can access these documents without a Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA) membership. We encourage you to take advantage of this now, as access may be restricted to WCA members […]
These courses are designed for new woodworkers but also contain valuable information for more experienced employees. LINCOLN, Neb.—The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America (WCA) announces the launch of a new series of online training courses designed to provide a foundational understanding of woodworking for new employees. The initiative aims to help wood manufacturing […]
The Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) announced the recipients of its 2025 Scholarship Program, an initiative designed to support the next generation of woodworking professionals. Each recipient received $1,000 to further their endeavors in woodworking, cabinetry, or related skilled trades. This year’s scholarship recipients are: Austin Alexander – Iberia High School (Nominated by Mikey Patro, M.R. Patro […]
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The National Woods Board (NWB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bobby Miller to its Board of Directors. Miller, a dedicated woodshop teacher with a decade of experience in woodworking education, brings a strong focus on student-centric, project-based learning to the NWB’s leadership. Miller, a woodshop teacher at Coon Rapids […]
Tyson Oswald and Joshua Scism, students of Cedar Ridge High School in Hillsboro, NC, were each awarded their Green credential at the AWFS Fair in Las Vegas. Green is the first full credential in the WCA’s credentialling program. It signifies that each of the students has accrued a minimum amount of depth and breadth of […]
From basic nightstands to intricate Japandi workstations, the SkillsUSA Cabinetmaking Championship continues to push the boundaries of skill and design. For a quarter of a century, Kent Gilchrist has been a pivotal figure at SkillsUSA, dedicating his time and expertise to shaping the next generation of woodworkers. As the Chair of the SkillsUSA Technical Committee […]
The WCA Passport Credentialing Program continues its impressive growth! In Spring 2025, we enrolled 900 new candidates and awarded 1,100 credentials across various skill levels (Sawblade, Core, Green). Over the next six months, we’re undertaking a complete overhaul of our online Passport program registry. This update will provide teachers and evaluators with easier access to […]
The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America is pleased to welcome the following new members and renewing sponsors. Thank you for your membership and support! New EDUcation™ Members Bayfield High School – Bayfield, CO Dakota High School – McComb, MI JH Rose High School – Greenville, NC New Jersey School of Woodwork – Long Valley, […]
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America (WCA) will feature its new online training modules for entry-level woodworkers at the upcoming AWFS Fair in Las Vegas. These resources help woodworking companies enhance their in-house employee training. The seminar, “An Overview of the New WCA Online Employee Training Resources,” will be led by […]
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America (WCA) will host a timely workshop at the AWFS Fair in Las Vegas, addressing the acute shortage of skilled woodworkers. Titled “Building an In-House Training Program for Your Workers,” the session will equip wood product manufacturers with actionable strategies to develop or enhance internal training, […]