WCA News & Events

Scott Nelson president woodwork career alliance

President’s Message: Get Involved & Help Us Grow Some More

As stated in our most recent press release, 2023 was WCA’s best year ever. We entered 1,391 candidates into the WCA Passport Credentialing Program and awarded 1,358 Credentials. I thank all of our WCA EDUcation & MANufacturing members that worked hard in 2023 to make this accomplishment possible! This month we will begin beta testing […]

Kettle Moraine High School Woodshop WCA EDUcation member

Kettle Moraine High School Embraces WCA Core Credential

Editor’s note: A year ago, Pathways featured a profile of the robust woodworking program at Kettle Moraine High School. By happy coincidence, dozens of participating students were also members of the high school’s varsity football team which had just won the state of Wisconsin’s 2022 football championship. While the Kettle Moraine Lasers came up short […]

Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative

Collaborative Brings ‘Equitable Access’ of Skilled Trades to Rural Colorado Students

The Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative has grown in size and scope, providing more resources and opportunities for students to hone their skills for potential entry into the trades.   When Pathways checked in on the Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative (SWCEC) in Winter 2022, the innovative non-profit was still in the early stages of developing and […]