WCA News & Events
Bridging the Gap: Hands-on Woodworking Training Program Develops Skilled Workforce
Jim Wellever, department head of the Cabinetmaking/Millwork Training program at the Michigan Career & Technical Institute (MCTI) in Plainville, MI, runs a department within the on-campus cabinet shop that trains people with disabilities to operate the machinery that is most likely to be found in woodworking shops across the United States. The program serves as […]
Festool Roadshow Comes to Madison College
Madison College and Festool, a manufacturer of portable power tools, joined forces recently to host a training event for the college’s Cabinetmaking and Millwork students. This event was part of Festool’s educational roadshow that visits high schools and colleges across North America to promote the skilled trades and educate the next generation of craftsmen. The […]
8 WCA EDUcation Students Win Fresh Wood Awards
Eight students enrolled at woodworking programs belonging to the Woodwork Career Alliance’s EDUcation membership won awards in the biennial Fresh Wood Competition at the AWFS Fair held July 17-20 in Las Vegas. In addition, Joe Davis, woodworking instructor at the Dale Jackson Career Center, a WCA EDUcation member, won the Bravo to Teacher award. Cole […]