WCA News & Events
The Trials and Tribulations of Teaching Woodworking Online
The novel coronavirus pandemic has left an indelible mark on education institutions across North America by forcing the vast majority of schools to close for the remainder of the academic year. The transition from teaching students in the classroom to online has most especially been fraught with challenges for woodworking instructors belonging to the Woodwork […]
Studies Find Strong Support for Skilled Trades Education
Two new studies commissioned by Harbor Freight Tools for Schools (HFTS) examine the state of high school skilled trades education and what American think about it. Highlighted findings of the studies include: More than 1 million students study skilled trades in high school. Eight in 10 voters favor increased public funding for skilled trades education […]
Building a Bridge Between Woodworking Education & Industry
Mark Smith, industrial technology teacher at Reed-Custer High School in Braidwood, IL, is in the news again. MultiBriefs, an online source of industry specific news, recently posted an article about Smith and his program. “Supporting Student Success Through Industry Outreach” delves into Smith’s long-time and continuing efforts to forge relationships with the woodworking industry through […]