WCA News & Events
Exclusive Offer for EDU Members to Attend the AWFS Fair
Dear Woodworking Educator, Through the support of our sponsors, WCA is offering financial assistance through the Greg Heuer EDUcation Scholarship Fund to help EDUcation member instructors defray the cost of attending the 2025 AWFS Fair, July 22-25 in Las Vegas. IWF is North America’s biggest woodworking event. The show features hundreds of woodworking machinery and supply […]
Amity High School’s John Stearns Fosters Practical Skills and Growth Through CTE
Award-winning teacher empowers students with woodworking, construction trades, and valuable life skills. Amity High School, nestled in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, thrives in woodworking and construction trades under the guidance of John Stearns, CTE Director and Construction Trades teacher. Stearns was awarded one of the $50,000 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools (HFTS) Prize for Teaching Excellence […]
President’s Message: Celebrating a Landmark Year and Building Momentum for 2025
2024 marked another milestone year for the Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA), defined by continued growth and impactful expansion of our Passport Credentialing Program. We witnessed a surge in participation, welcoming 1,810 new candidates into the program and proudly awarding 1,520 credentials across diverse skill levels. This achievement underscores the program’s vital role in equipping individuals […]