WCA News & Events

Two Cedar Ridge High School Students Receive WCA Green Credential

Tyson Oswald and Joshua Scism, students of Cedar Ridge High School in Hillsboro, NC, were each awarded their Green credential at the AWFS Fair in Las Vegas. Green is the first full credential in the WCA’s credentialling program. It signifies that each of the students has accrued a minimum amount of depth and breadth of […]

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Precision and Passion: Inside the 2025 SkillsUSA Cabinetmaking Championship

From basic nightstands to intricate Japandi workstations, the SkillsUSA Cabinetmaking Championship continues to push the boundaries of skill and design. For a quarter of a century, Kent Gilchrist has been a pivotal figure at SkillsUSA, dedicating his time and expertise to shaping the next generation of woodworkers. As the Chair of the SkillsUSA Technical Committee […]

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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 […]