(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 […]
TWO “Meet the New Face of Manufacturing” Campaign posters available now! “Meet the New Face of Manufacturing” is a comprehensive marketing effort to acquaint and interest young people in careers in wood products manufacturing. We want to convey the reality of 21st century manufacturing – it is modern, high-tech, offers varied and challenging careers and […]
Ten members of the AWFS Public Policy Committee called on the offices of twenty nine legislators and agency staff in Washington on February 28, 2018, to encourage support for Career Technical Education (CTE) and apprenticeship programs, both critical for strengthening our industry’s skilled workforce. The fly-in, a joint effort with Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America […]
Advocates of workforce development and industry training and education are focused on the prospect of an expanded network of apprenticeship opportunities in the U.S. to address our skills gap. It seems as though new bills are being proposed, new articles are being published, new service vendors are opening their doors, new websites are launching by […]
