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              WOODWORK                                                          can readily adapt the tools to address
                                                                                their specific training needs.

                        CAREER                                                  Each of the training modules includes
                                                                                a step-by-step learning plan paired
                                                                                with learning tools. For example, the
                    ALLIANCE                                                    learning plan for operating a table
                                                                                saw covers recommended reading
                                                                                assignments; instructional videos; a
                                    offers
                                                                                checklist of saw safety, key parts and
         NEW                        training                                    functions; and a series of table saw
                                                                                operator activities such as tapering,
                                                                                beveling and mitering. Rounding out
                                                                                the module are evaluation tools for
                                    resources
                                                                                assessing the quality of the cuts.
                                                                                Other modules available to WCA
                                                                                members include Milling, Shaping,
                                                                                Boring, Sanding and Layout and
                                                                                Measurement.
            The Woodwork Career Alliance of   new benefit that comes with the
            North America (WCA) has developed   $250 annual fee for EDUcation™ and
            a library of online training resources   MANufacturing™ membership
            that can be used for both classroom   in the WCA.                      For more
            instruction and by woodworking    While most of the training tools     information
            businesses that want to develop   were developed to help high school
            training programs.                woodworking instructors implement
            Unlimited access to the online vault   the WCA’s Sawblade credential   bit.ly/wca-training
            of training resources is a valuable   program, woodworking businesses






             IWF                            Our Spring PROfiles round-up of CMA educational sessions scheduled for the 2018
                                            International Woodworking Fair (August 22-25 in Atlanta) overlooked one session.

                                            “Boundary-Pushing with Your Nested-Based Router” is set for Thursday, August
                                            23, from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. This panel discussion will feature Leland Thomasset
             SessioN                        (Taghkanic Woodworking), Matt Krig (Northland Woodworks) and Chris Dehmer
                                            (Dark Horse Woodworks).
             Update                         Learn more about all of the CMA's activities and sessions.


                                            www.cabinetmakers.org/IWF18






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