The North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) published “How Can Distributors Partner with Local Schools.”

The hand-out was authored by Mark Smith, former woodworking instructor at Reed Custer High School in Braidwood, Illinois, and now Brand Ambassador for Microvellum as well as chairman of the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America’s Education Committee.

Smith identifies 36 potential ways to developer closer ties with high school and postsecondary CTE programs, including woodworking.

Ideas run the gamut from “Make a presentation to the administration and school board at a board meeting” to “Participate in initiatives that foster awareness and move industry forward – new DOL apprenticeships.”

While the title of the piece specifically names “Distributors,” its contents apply to woodworking companies as well.

Learn more about the NBMDA, which is a Gold Sponsor of the WCA.

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