WCA News & Events

AWFS Fair 2023

Fresh Wood Call for Entries Now Open

The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS) will host its 13th biennial Fresh Wood student furniture competition at the 2023 AWFS Fair, July 25-28 in Las Vegas. The competition is open to high school and post-secondary students in accredited woodworking or related programs. There is no fee to enter; entry applications will be accepted […]

Keith Deese West Henderson High School woodworking instructir

NC Teacher Aligns His Woodworking Program to WCA Skill Standards

West Henderson High School instructor Keith Deese likes the ‘flexibility’ of the WCA credentialing program. Editor’s note: The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America issued a record 681 Sawblade Certificates to students enrolled in WCA EDUcation™ member programs during the first six months of 2022. To earn their Sawblade Certificate, students are evaluated on everything […]

WCA Honors Duane Griffiths for His 50-Year Commitment to Woodworking Education

His colleagues affectionately call him “Yoda” for the great wisdom and experience he has brought to help drive the WCA programs and initiatives. NELLYSFORD, Va. — Duane Griffiths will step down from the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America’s Board of Directors, but not before the WCA honors him for his many voluntary contributions to […]