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  • August 13th, 2019
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AWFS®Fair Education Program Had Something for Everyone

The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) educational program, the College of Woodworking Knowledge® (CWWK®), was held at the AWFS®Fair and provided value for thousands of AWFS Fair attendees through current topics and addressing business questions and concerns. Designed to meet the current needs of the show audience demographics, the 50 sessions spanned topics […]

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  • August 13th, 2019
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Representative Dina Titus Visits the AWFS®Fair

Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV-1) came to the AWFS Fair on Friday afternoon, July 19 to learn more about the woodworking industry; see machinery and exhibitors first-hand; and broadcast congratulations to the students at the Fresh Wood and Turning to the Future awards ceremony. Rep. Titus spent 40 minutes touring the show floor, where she got […]

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  • August 13th, 2019
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Educational Opportunities Add Value for Teachers Attending the AWFS®Fair

Two unique educational opportunities that took place at the AWFS®Fair enhanced the experience for teachers, students, and general attendees by providing more resources and information related to career awareness. The Industry-Education Networking Breakfast on Thursday morning was a jam-packed event, with over fifty teachers and industry professionals coming together to share their challenges and how […]

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  • August 13th, 2019
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WED Talks Wow AWFS®Fair Attendees

      Eight exciting presentations were made as part of the inaugural WED (short for “Wood Education”) Talk series, held on Thursday, July 18 at the AWFS Fair. The talks and speakers ranged and included topics such as social activism through woodworking; strong women in the woodworking industry; a professional woodworker’s career journey; and […]

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  • July 22nd, 2019
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Students Earn Honors and Prizes in 2019 AWFS Fair Student Competitions

Nearly Four Dozen Students Accept Awards at Fresh Wood and Turning to the Future Ceremony FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Adam Kessler, Education Manager adam@awfs.org (323) 215-0312 LAS VEGAS − (July 20, 2019) – Nicholas Maraldo, a student at Furniture Institute of Massachusetts won the Best of Show award in the 2019 AWFS® Fresh Wood Competition […]

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  • April 5th, 2019
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AWFS® Member Company Representatives Visit Legislators; Advocate for Apprenticeships

AWFS 2019 DC Fly-In Recap: Ten members of the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) Public Policy committee called on the offices of 21 legislators and agency staff in Washington on March 27th, to encourage support for the PARTNERS Act and Skills Investment Act. The committee also encouraged their representatives to join the House […]

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  • April 5th, 2019
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AWFS Education April 2019: Update on WIRC; Check out CueCareer!

WIRC Embarks Upon Industry-Wide Marketing Campaign Associations participating in the Wood Industry Resource Collaborative (WIRC), of which AWFS is a founding member, are working with Industrial Strength Marketing on a campaign to increase awareness and improve the perception of careers in the wood industry. Industrial’s past projects include the “MFG Day” initiative with National Association […]

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  • December 18th, 2018
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SWM Chapter Donates Tools for SkillsUSA California Student Contest

The Southern California chapter of the Society of Wood Manufacturing (SWM) recently held their annual holiday party and meeting. In lieu of a gift exchange, SWM members contributed tool donations which will become part of the Prize package for students in SkillsUSA California State Cabinetmaking and Introductory woodworking competitions. SkillsUSA is one of the largest […]

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  • November 26th, 2018
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AWFS Public Policy Webinar (Dec 4 2018) – Watch the Recording Now

(updated Dec 4) Watch the webinar (recorded December 4, 2018) to learn about AWFS’ efforts in Public Policy and how you can get involved. What are we talking to our elected leaders and representatives about on behalf of your businesses and our industry? What is the “DC Fly-in” and how do you participate? What are the […]

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  • November 15th, 2018
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AWFS® Participates in U.S.-China CTE Summit

Two-day Summit at Department of Education Welcomed by Secretary Betsy DeVos; Included Site Visits Anaheim, CA – Nov 15, 2018 — Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) was invited to participate in the 4th U.S.-China State and Provincial Education Leaders Dialogue: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), held in Washington D.C. October 30-31. […]

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