Fall 2018

President's Message:IWF Was Busy Goodfor WCAThe International Woodworking Fair inAtlanta proved not only to be a very well-attended show, but a very productive onefor the Woodwork Career Alliance. Theshow also produced a constant flow ofwoodworkers to our booth, includingmany who requested information aboutour MANufacturing™ credentials, skillstandards and other programs.

WCA: Setting theStandard forProfessionalWoodworkersHow can the woodworking industrybenefit from a robust, nationally-recognized credentialing program? For aclue, take a look at how well-establishedcredentialing programs are helping theautomotive, metalworking and welding

industries recruit, train and retain skilled workers. And keep in mind that these are but threeskilled-job industries with which wood product companies compete for qualified help.

WMIA EducatorAwardRecognizesIndustry's'Unsung Heroes'In accepting the 2018 WMIAEducator of the Year WoodenGlobe Award, Joe Davis,woodworking instructor of theDale Jackson Career Center,became the seventhrepresentative of the WoodworkCareer Alliance of NorthAmerica to receive the prestigious honor since 2008.

WCA CommemoratesFirst DiamondCredential; Raises$8,500 at IWFPatrick Molzahn, woodworking instructorat Madison College in Madison, WI,received the first Diamond credential everissued in a ceremony held at WCA’sbooth. In addition, the WCA was thebeneficiary of a pair of fundraisingactivities coordinated by IWF, including a

new silent auction.

Scenes from 2018SkillsUSACabinetmakingCompetitionMedalists for the 2018SkillsUSA Cabinetmakingcompetition hailed from highschools and colleges located insix states. More than 6,500career and technical educationstudents joined in theexcitement of hands-oncompetition in 102 differenttrade, technical, and leadership fields.

MORE WCA NEWS

Welcome New Members & Sponsors!CMA to Host Event at the MiLL in ColoradoWMIA Plans CTE - Manufacturing Days Open House at Herrick & WhiteWCA Commemorates First Diamond Credential, Raises $8,500 at IWFWCA Brings Wood Instructors Together at IWFMadison College Adds New MachineryMicrojig Donates Table Saw Safety Device to High School WoodshopsHarbor Freight Tools for Schools Names 52 Finalists for Teaching Excellence Prize

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