The cumulative number of Passport credentials issued by the WCA has more than doubled since 2022. LINCOLN, Neb. — The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America (WCA) is proud to announce a major historic milestone: the issuance of its 10,000th Passport since the program’s inception in 2011. The landmark Passport was awarded to a […]
Whether you’re hunting for the best fit for your high school woodshop or upgrading your pro shop, the table saw is the heart of your woodworking journey. This comprehensive guide from Woodcraft Supply breaks down everything from the portability of jobsite saws to the precision of cabinet models. Learn about the anatomy of table saws, […]
Bobby Miller is preparing his students at Coon Rapids High School for potential woodworking careers. In the heart of Minnesota’s vibrant manufacturing corridor, Bobby Miller isn’t just teaching students how to cut wood; he’s handing them the keys to a career. As an instructor at Coon Rapids High School in suburban Minneapolis, Miller has […]
Scholarship applications are being accepted by the Woodwork Institute’s C.E. Bernhauer Jr. Scholarship Foundation for individuals interested in pursuing or furthering a career in the architectural millwork industry. Scholarship applicants must: Be in their senior year of high school, or Be employed in the industry and maintain employment during the educational period, or Be enrolled […]
The Association of Woodworking & Furniture Suppliers is accepting entries for Design-it-Digital, an online student design competition. Students are presented with a hypothetical scenario in which a client is asking for a specific piece of wood furniture and/or case goods with certain constraints given. Students design their solution using CAD and rendering software. Innergy is […]
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools (HFTS) Prize for Teaching Excellence. In this the 10th year of prize, the HFTS is increasing the total amount awarded to $2 million. Five $100,000 Grand Prizes will be awarded with $70,000 going to the school and $30,000 to the instructor. An […]
The results of a new survey by Harbor Freight Tools for Schools found that 52% of skilled trade instructors do not know if their school/district has a plan in place to find a replacement for them and maintain their program when they leave their position. An additional 21 percent said there is no such plan. […]
2025 has been a very good year for WCA. Our Passport Credentialing Program produced record numbers of credentialed students, continuing a post-covid-era trend. We are on track to exceed awarding over 1,600 Credentials to our secondary and post-secondary students in 2025. We continued to advance WCA’s industry outreach and visibility through the issuance of press releases […]
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 Weyauwega Fremont High School – Weyauwega, WI Wonewoc-Union Center High School – Wonewoc, WI New MANufacturing™ Members Anne River Cabinetry – Happy Valley, OR New INDustry™ Gold […]
Operating out of a former Kindel Furniture factory in Grand Rapids, Next Step of West Michigan is not only training adults and students to become woodworkers, it’s helping them build better lives. Founded in 2008, Next Step is a subsidiary of Mel Trotter Ministries. Working together, Next Step and MTM focus on soft skills […]