WCA News & Events
Kelly Victor-Burke Joins WCA Board of Directors
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America (WCA) has elected Kelly Victor-Burke, co-owner of Burke Architectural Millwork (BAM), to its board of directors. Victor-Burke, a leading entrepreneur and advocate for woodwork manufacturing, co-founded BAM in Livonia, Mich., along with her husband Barry in 2016. BAM is Michigan’s first WBENC Certified Women’s Business […]
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Sets May 2 Teacher Prize Deadline
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Outstanding U.S. public high school skilled trades teachers can apply for a total of $1.5 million in cash prizes starting today. Since 2017, more than $9 million has been awarded to 158 skilled trades teachers and their programs. The deadline to apply for the 2025 prize is Friday, May 2. Teachers […]
National Woods Board: Crafting the Future of Woodworking
Everyone involved with the woodworking industry knows this great profession is facing a critical challenge: a persistent shortage of skilled labor. This skills gap threatens the growth and sustainability of the industry as a whole. But not all industry stakeholders know there’s a solution on the horizon: The National Woods Board (NWB). This non-profit 501(c)(3) […]