Workforce Development Takes Commitment on Local, State and National Level Recently, a group of AWFS® and WMMA members attended a virtual D.C. fly-in and met with the offices of 10 members of Congress and Congressional committees. During our meetings, members of our respective associations asked our legislators for their support in funding for workforce training […]
With the second quarter coming to an end for 2022, there are no signs of our industry slowing. The economy continues to move in a positive direction. Supplies and equipment remain difficult to obtain. Prices continue to increase due to demand and issues in the supply chain. As with the automotive industry, used prices have […]
In June, Society of Wood Manufacturing (SWM) members and their families returned to the Dogwood Family Campground in the the San Bernardino National Forest for the annual SWM camping trip. The group of nearly two dozen adults, children, and dogs in a mixture of trailers and tents enjoyed activities and meals together during the two […]
Some members of our industry community are experiencing hardship and we wanted to share opportunities to help them if you feel called to do so: Alicia Mendez is a faithful and active member of SWM (Society of Wood Manufacturing), our Southern California chapter for supporting woodworking education. She and her husband own a woodworking business […]
Six Public Policy Committee members from the Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS® ) the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA) called on the offices of twelve DC legislators and committee staff on June 22, 2022 to encourage support for apprenticeships and workforce development legislation. The group’s focus included the Employer Directed Skills Act […]
Legislation also promotes public outreach for workforce development programs WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Derek Kilmer (WA-6) today introduced the Creating Opportunities to Thrive and Advance Act (COTA) to expand career counseling programs and allow for public outreach. The bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to bolster career guidance for adult learners, through public outreach, including Public […]
Here are the Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service housing market commentaries for April 2022. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main – https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2022-04a-april-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions –https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2022-04b-april-econ-cond.pdf The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the U.S. Forest Service. […]
MFG Day is only four short months away; have you started planning your event? Officially held on October 7, 2022 (the first Friday in October, by presidential decree), MFG Day (short for “manufacturing”) is an important way to introduce students, educators, and the general public to your company and careers within the wood manufacturing industry. Check […]
AWFS® Education Manager Adam Kessler was honored last week with the Industry Person of the Year award for his work in bringing industry and education together and providing services and support for school programs in Southern California. The award was presented by the Los Angeles County Industrial and Technology Education Association (LACITEA), a group comprised […]
Here are the Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service housing market commentaries for March 2022. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main – https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2022-03a-march-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions – https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2022-03b-march-econ-cond.pdf The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the U.S. Forest […]
