President’s Message: WCA Credentialing Update & AWFS 2025

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 enter credential information and simplify results reporting for administrators.

Speaking of WCA educators, we’re proud to have awarded 10 Teacher Assistance Scholarships ($850 each) to attend AWFS 2025 this July.

Join Us at AWFS College of Knowledge!
The WCA is a major participant in the AWFS College of Knowledge conference program. Be sure to attend our sessions:

• “Building an In-House Training Program for Your Workers”: Join WCA President Scott Nelson and Board Member Bruce Spitz for this 2.5-hour workshop on Tuesday, July 22, 9:30 a.m. – noon. Attendees receive a $150 discount on our annual $250 MANufacturing membership!
•  “CAD for the Wood Shop”: With WCA Education Chairman Mark Smith on Wednesday, July 23, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• “Overview of New WCA Online Employee Training Resources”: Led by WCA Vice President Greg Larson on Thursday, July 24, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Visit the WCA at AWFS Booth #3573
Don’t forget to stop by Booth #3573 at AWFS 2025! We’ll be conducting demos of our online training modules and discussing how the WCA can benefit your school or company.

A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors!
We extend our sincere gratitude to our GOLD and SILVER Sponsors for their unwavering support. If you’re attending AWFS, please take a moment to visit their booths and thank them personally!

Sincerely,

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