WCA to Showcase New Online Training at AWFS Fair 

The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America (WCA) will feature its new online training modules for entry-level woodworkers at the upcoming AWFS Fair in Las Vegas. These resources help woodworking companies enhance their in-house employee training. 

The seminar, An Overview of the New WCA Online Employee Training Resources, will be led by Greg Larson, WCA Vice President, on Thursday, July 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It will cover how these online tools can be integrated into existing training programs for better outcomes with new hires. 

Initially available modules include Math, Measuring, and Layout; Wood Theory; Milling and Machining; and Woodworking Fundamentals. The program offers narrated presentations, videos, supplemental reading, and quizzes. 

Attendees will learn: 

• Common reasons why inexperienced trainees struggle. 
• Key characteristics of effective trainers. 
• Strategies for integrating WCA’s online modules into in-house programs for better results. 

“Most woodworking companies have to train new employees in-house, but many, especially small to mid-size firms, lack a standardized program,” Larson said. “These online modules are a crucial, 24/7 asset to help train new hires and get them productive faster.” 

The WCA’s online modules provide essential theoretical knowledge and background in an accessible format, designed to complement, not replace, on-the-job training. 

The WCA will also host two other educational sessions at the AWFS Fair, which include Building an In-House Training Program for Your Workers, and CAD for the Wood Shop. 

The WCA invites all attendees to booth #3573 to learn about its Skill Standards and Passport credentialing program, along with membership opportunities for educators, woodworking companies, and industry suppliers. 

For more, visit woodworkcareer.org.