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, […]
Fox 9 News recognized Bobby Miller with its Top Teacher Award. Miller teaches woodworking at Coon Rapids High School in Coon Rapids, MN, an EDUcation member of the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America. Watch video of Fox 9’s report about Miller winning the award.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The National Woods Board (NWB) is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its board of directors. Following is a quick look at each of the new NWB board members and their credentials. Nicole Carter Jason Greenwood Mark Smith Nicole Carter is the Director of Career and Technical […]
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS) is excited to announce that the Fresh Wood student woodworking competition is now open for entries for its 2025 cycle. High school juniors and seniors, as well as post-secondary students in woodworking and related programs across the United States, are encouraged to submit their projects […]
Dear Woodworking Educator, Through the support of our sponsors, WCA is offering financial assistance through the Greg Heuer EDUcation Scholarship Fund to help EDUcation member instructors defray the cost of attending the 2025 AWFS Fair, July 22-25 in Las Vegas. IWF is North America’s biggest woodworking event. The show features hundreds of woodworking machinery and supply […]
Award-winning teacher empowers students with woodworking, construction trades, and valuable life skills. Amity High School, nestled in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, thrives in woodworking and construction trades under the guidance of John Stearns, CTE Director and Construction Trades teacher. Stearns was awarded one of the $50,000 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools (HFTS) Prize for Teaching Excellence […]