WCA News & Events
WCA Stakes a Claim in the Yukon
The Woodwork Career Alliance’s skill standards offer a “common language” for training woodworking instructors to do their jobs better. Gerry Quarton, the newest chief evaluator of the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America, is bringing the WCA’s skill standards and training to woodworking instructors serving some of the most remote populations of North America. Quarton […]
Great Lakes Woodworking Fest Calls for Project Competition Entries
Woodworkers of all ages and experience are invited to enter the Great Lakes Woodworking Festival’s Project Competition in Adrian, MI. A panel of expert judges will rate each submitted project for function, form, design, workmanship, finish and originality. Entry categories include: Juniors – ages 16 and under; Masters – ages 17-54; and Legacy: 55 and […]
Meet the Newest Group of WCA Evaluators
Wisconsin recently added 10 more Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA) accredited skill evaluators to its ranks. These woodworking teachers completed their training and accreditation at Madison College, Madison, WI. They are now certified to award WCA tool stamps and credentials to their students. Wisconsin has more than 50 ASEs, the most in the country. Spurred by […]