The YouWood site has been developed by WIRC (Wood Industry Resource Collaborative), a group of leadership representatives from wood industry organizations. AWFS is a Founding and Executive member of WIRC, and other member associations include: WMMA and WMIA (also both Executive members), AWI, CPA, IWF Atlanta, NWFA, NBMDA, WCMA, and WMA.
The resources you will find here are intended to assist companies in developing partnerships with schools towards the larger goal of creating the next generation of viable and skilled employees. The lack of a skilled workforce is a challenge that must be taken on by the industry itself. Once we accept that, we can get to work on a solution.
Below are basic guidelines and related forms for:
These documents are all in “Word” format so you can customize any of them with company content, specific needs, photos, logos, etc. They are intended to give you basic information to get you started. These are “living” documents that will continue to be updated with relevant information. You are invited to submit comments, examples or suggestions for incorporation. Be a part of the solution!
Contact person at AWFS: Tovi Spero, tovi@awfs.org; 323.215.0311
Basic Guidelines for an Internship Program
Basic Guidelines for an Externship Program
Basic Guidelines for Speaking in the Classroom
Basic Guidelines for Hosting a School Tour
Company Application for Internship
Intern Evaluation of Internship Program
Company Evaluation of Internship Program
Company Application for Externship
