IWF Donates $12,500 to MiLL Training Program

In its first donation of the year to an industry organization, the International Woodworking Fair has announced a $12,500 contribution to the Manufacturing Industry Learning Lab (MiLL) in Colorado Springs, CO. The MiLL is an EDUcation member of the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America.

The unrestricted donation is for the advancement of its mission to promote a stronger trade workforce in Colorado, IWF officials said. MiLL exists to expand opportunities for learners and offer students trade career paths in cabinet manufacturing, construction technology and welding technology.

“IWF has long championed education, innovation and talent development as key forces powering the wood products industry’s future,” said Andreas Muehlbauer, Stiles Machinery Executive Vice President and IWF 2022 Show Chair. It is part of its overall efforts, including the IWF Education Conference, the IWF Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award and the IWF Design Emphasis Student Furniture Design competition.

The unrestricted donation is for the advancement of its mission to promote a stronger trade workforce in Colorado, IWF officials said. MiLL exists to expand opportunities for learners and offer students trade career paths in cabinet manufacturing, construction technology and welding technology.

“IWF has long championed education, innovation and talent development as key forces powering the wood products industry’s future,” said Andreas Muehlbauer, Stiles Machinery Executive Vice President and IWF 2022 Show Chair. It is part of its overall efforts, including the IWF Education Conference, the IWF Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award and the IWF Design Emphasis Student Furniture Design competition.