For such a time as this
National Woods Board: SHaping the future of woodworking
The situation
What we can do for you
What we can do for you
- The woodworking industry faces a critical shortage of skilled labor.
- The MiLL (Manufacturing Industry Learning Lab) in Colorado Springs became the proof of concept—an industry-led answer to the call for scalable, effective training that connects education to real jobs.
- The National Woods Board (NWB), in partnership with the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America (WCA) , has built an educational program that integrates:
- Industry collaboration and investment
- A comprehensive, classroom-ready curriculum
- Embedded WCA credentialing for real-world skill validation
- This program aligns education with industry demands—preparing students in construction methods, safety, machinery, and software.
- Piloted in 6 schools in 2024, we're now scaling nationally—creating a pipeline of credentialed talent and a centralized Career Hub for job placement.
What we can do for you
What we can do for you
What we can do for you
- Access qualified talent: Post jobs to a pool of credentialed students through the NWB Career Hub.
- Promote your brand: Be recognized as a leader in workforce development across targeted outreach campaigns.
- Recruit with confidence: Review student credentials and resumes in one centralized system.
- Shape the future: Influence curriculum evolution to meet your company's future needs.
What we need from you
Make a lasting impact
Make a lasting impact
- Financial partnership: Your contribution sustains curriculum updates and Career Hub expansion.
- Industry input: Help guide program relevance through ongoing feedback and collaboration.
- Career opportunities: Offer internships, apprenticeships, or employment to graduating students.
- Advocacy: Promote the NWB's mission within your networks to broaden our impact.
Make a lasting impact
Make a lasting impact
Make a lasting impact
Whether you give $1,000 or $100,000, your investment helps secure the future of your workforce—and the future of the industry.
Want to learn more before committing? Let’s talk:
- Meet us in person at AWFS
- Schedule a virtual video conference
- Or we’ll come to you—we’re willing to visit your facility
We’re also happy to customize a partnership plan that aligns with what matters most to you—whether that’s hiring support, education outreach, branding, or direct involvement with our pilot programs.
Email us to start the conversation or pledge your support today.
Together, we can grow talent, build careers, and elevate woodworking nationwide.
"Finding employees is easy... with the right source"
"The MiLL National Training Center here in Colorado has provided us with several work-ready trained employees. Each has been an immediate contributor to our firm's success. I want to see other regions have access to a trained workforce. That's why we established the National Woods Board."
- Scott Robinson, President of Concepts in Millwork (Colorado Springs, CO)
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