Have a topic you would like to present or see addressed in a webinar? Contact AWFS Education Director Tovi Spero tovi@awfs.org; (323) 215-0311 (direct)
How to Turn Your Website into a Lead Generation Machine with Mark Harari (May 25, 2022) – recording not available
(Recorded Dec 4, 2018)
Description: How is AWFS involved in Public Policy? What are we talking to elected leaders and representatives about on your behalf? How can you get involved? What are the key topics and upcoming opportunities? Join us for this webinar to learn more. Hear from our AWFS Public Policy Committee Chair, Rob Howell, and Jason Ortega of LobbyIt, AWFS’ Congressional Liaison.
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COMPLETE THE SMART MANUFACTURING ASSESSMENT
(held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018)
Description: Currently, we are witnessing a strong shift in customer behavior and expectations, which, in turn, is creating a radical long-term change in the relationship between customers and companies in the woodworking industry. Customers have a greater impact on how companies plan production, as their demands can be heard loud and clear — a result of cloud, mobile and social technologies. Customers are no longer in a position where they have no choice; rather, they’re in a position to inform themselves about the various options available and can exercise choice and discretion before making a purchasing decision. This is the overarching environment that has produced the on-demand economy.
A key enabler to the on-demand economy is the fourth industrial revolution also known as Industry 4.0. For some, working toward digitization, automation, and a seamless supply chain can be daunting – but it doesn’t have to be. Understanding what these advancements mean for your business and having the right technology partner to help you meet the demand of Industry 4.0 is within your reach. Manufacturing can be more customized, more flexible, faster and more reliable.
AWFS and California Manufacturing Technology Consulting® (CMTC) presented this webinar on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 to share how cutting- edge technologies like IoT, Machine Learning, and shop floor machine integration will help you gain efficiencies that enable the operationalization of business strategy and culture change.
About the presenter: Shekhar Chandrashekhar PhD, PMP is a forward-thinking leader, strategist, and innovator with a history of driving process, system, and product improvements that streamline operations and increase profitability on a global scale. His background in business and technology leadership, and deep knowledge and advanced training in engineering management, have provided him with a unique talent—the ability to transform organizations and influence company and product positioning worldwide for over 15 years.
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Description: Looking for a way to attract skilled workers? Would you like to connect students interested in woodworking-related careers? Have you considered hosting a company tour or open house? 64% of students who attend a company tour or open house are “more motivated to pursue a career in manufacturing”! MFG Day – a national campaign to increase student awareness of manufacturing careers – provides resources to help you plan your company event. AWFS hosted a webinar on Thursday, June 7, 2018 about how to get involved in MFG Day. In this webinar we:
1. Learn about the skills gap and MFG Day
2. Walk through the steps in setting up a MFG Day tour/event
3. Explore resources available on the MFG Day website
4. Hear from four wood industry companies who have hosted MFG Day events
Presenters: Hear from Brian Joyce, Blum Inc.; Christina Relyea, JB Cutting, Inc.; Thomas Allott, Stiles Machinery; Saul Martin, Architectural Woodworking Company (AWC)
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Description: This webinar provides useful ideas that you can use to implement the WCA (Woodwork Career Alliance) credentialing system in your classroom. The WCA has assembled a library of videos, training resources, and educational materials to make your job easier. Two veteran teachers who have used the WCA Skill Standards to shape their curriculum share how they manage the training and credentialing process. You will learn ways to plan and prepare your academic calendar to incorporate WCA credentials into your curriculum and practical methods to evaluate your students.
Not a trained WCA Evaluator? Don’t let that stop you! This session will show you how you can improve your training program and access resources to accomplish your goals faster and better.
Presenters:
Patrick Molzahn is the Director of the Cabinetmaking & Millwork program at Madison College (Wisconsin). Prior to becoming an educator, Patrick ran his own business for several years specializing in architectural millwork and custom furniture. He is a founding board member of the Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA) and in 2008, Patrick received the distinguished “Educator of the Year” award from the Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (WMIA). His writings have appeared in many publications and he recently authored the fifth edition revision of the classic textbook Modern Cabinetmaking.
Bert Christensen has had a love for woodworking since childhood and has taught woodworking for nearly 20 years at Central High School in Westosha, Wisconsin where he is currently chair of his department. He was one of the first certified Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA) Skill Evaluators and assisted in the development and promotion of the textbook Modern Cabinetmaking, 5th Edition (Molzahn, 2015). He received his BS in Science/Biology Education from University of Wisconsin, Parkside and an MS in Technology Education from University of Wisconsin, Platteville.
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Description: This webinar reviews opportunities for educators at the 2017 AWFS Fair. To learn more and register for the AWFSFair, go to AWFSFair.org
Presenter: Adria Salvatore, Former AWFS Education & Conference Director
