The overarching aim of the collaboration is to equip school woodworking programs with comprehensive instructional tools that will prepare their students for the workforce. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., and LINCOLN, Neb. — The National Woods Board (NWB) and the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America (WCA) are pleased to announce a transformative strategic partnership […]
The session will focus on developing or improving an in-house training program to build and sustain a skilled woodworking workforce. LINCOLN, Neb. — The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America will conduct a workshop at the International Woodworking Fair addressing the industry’s ongoing challenge to recruit, train and retain productive woodworkers. The workshop, “Building […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Cumberland County High School – Burkesville, KY Dakota High School – Macomb, MI Durango High School – Durango, CO East Bladen High School – Elizabethtown, NC Franklinton […]
Will Sampson, editorial director of Woodworking Network and FDMC magazine, kicked off Season 5 of his podcast series by interviewing Patrick Molzahn, retired director of Madison College’s Cabinetmaking and Millwork program and former member of the Woodwork Career Alliance Board of Directors. In the podcast titled, “What Have You Learned Today?”, Molzahn talks about the […]
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America (WCA) continues to increase industry awareness and participation, while also developing new programs to help train the next generation of woodworkers.  WCA issued a record-shattering 1,358 credentials in 2023, nearly 40% more than the number it awarded in 2022 (980) and double the 2021 […]
The International Woodworking Fair (IWF) announced its 2024 Industry Partners Alliance (IPA). The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America is one of 15 leading wood products industry trade and professional associations representing thousands of members to be named an IPA member. As an IPA member, WCA will receive exclusive preferred benefits to help facilitate its […]
The Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation (AWIEF) is accepting applications for its Academic Grant Program through March 31. The AWIEF Academic Grant Program empowers schools specializing in architectural woodworking. Each year the program provides up to $100,000. The grant program prioritizes not-for-profit high schools and postsecondary schools that excel in architectural woodworking, emphasizing technological advancements […]