President’s Message: Meet Us in Atlanta!

WCA is looking forward participating in IWF next week.  Please stop by and see us at Booth BC424!  We will be rolling out our first three online training modules as well as the WCA Overview Module, which is a prerequisite for all of the modules.

The initial three training modules are:  Math, Measuring and Layout; Wood Theory; and Milling and Machining.

Looking for help with training woodworkers at your company? Sign up to attend our IWF workforce development workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. where we will help business owners develop in-house training programs using the new WCA Training Modules and Skill Standards.  If you attend the workshop, your company will qualify to receive your first year WCA MANufacturing Membership for $100, a $150 discount.

I want to thank IWF 2024 for once again hosting the IWF Silent Auction put on by Expo Auctions. Net proceeds to benefit WCA and our mission to develop and grow a skilled workforce.

You can view the more than 100 bid items at the IWF Silent Auction display in the A12000 aisle. Even if you are not attending IWF, you can participate in the auction online: expobid.co/bidapp/index.php?slug=gobid.

Lastly, stop by our booth BC424 and meet the WCA team!

Sincerely,

Scott Nelson
President 
Woodwork Career Alliance of North America
snelsonwca@gmail.com