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 […]
The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) has submitted a letter of support for the Employer Directed Skills Act. This new legislation was introduced in December 2021 by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21). The Employer-Directed Skills Act would allow employer-directed training programs to be an authorized use of WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) funds, […]
