WCA News & Events
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 […]
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 […]