Adam Kessler, AWFS Education Manager Sal Martn, VP Operations, AWC; - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Adam Kessler, AWFS Education Manager Saúl Martín, VP Operations, AWC; SkillsUSA CA volunteer Adria Torrez, AWFS Education Director

 Who are we and why are we doing this?  The woodworking industry today  SkillsUSA overview; industry’s role  SkillsUSA California overview  SkillsUSA CA contests –review packets  Contest “pro tips”  Demonstrations

 Adam Kessler:  Buffalo State (NY) BFAs in wood/fibers design  5 years at high-end commercial office furniture company in NY  At AWFS; supporting SkillsUSA CA since 2016  Saúl Martín:  LA Trade Tech Cabinetmaking Certificate and AA; VICA alum (Montebello HS)  25+ years in the industry  Oversees a high-end commercial architectural woodworking shop in Monterey Park, CA  10 years of experience supporting industry education; SkillsUSA CA since 2011  Adria Torrez:  AWFS Education department since 2007  SkillsUSA CA since 2011; SkillsUSA CA Board of Directors since 2012

 We believe:  Industry and students/teachers need opportunities to network  Students and teachers benefit from learning about current industry processes, machinery, and technology advancements  Industry benefits from learning about current education environment and how we can engage …SkillsUSA is a great “vehicle” for this interaction and education on both sides! We want you to be aware of this opportunity and have a great experience!

 We are experiencing a “skills gap” – companies cannot grow because they are limited by their ability to find skilled workers  Companies are exploring other ways to maintain productivity (i.e. through technology)  10,000 baby boomers are retiring EACH DAY (through 2024)  2 million jobs in manufacturing are expected to go unfilled (through 2025)  Students aren’t aware of the woodworking industry and career opportunities  There are less education and training programs dedicated to woodworking

The 2017 NAM Manufacturers Outlook Survey reflected a 9.4% growth in concern about “attracting and retaining a quality workforce”, and this issue grew from second most important current business challenge to the top challenge by the end of the year.

 SkillsUSA is a leading CTSO (Career Technical Student Organization) that serves 335,000 CTE student and teacher members nationwide.  “A partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.”  “Empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens .” (www.SkillsUSA.org)  Industry develops and executes the skill competitions  Industry sponsors, donates, and volunteers as judges and contest coordinators

 6 regions statewide  Over 100 skill and leadership contests  Opportunities for student leadership (Student Officer team)  Two woodworking-related contests:  Introductory Woodworking - for high school first-year woodworking students only; state- only contest  Cabinetmaking - for high school and post secondary students (scored separately)

 Aug – Technical Committee planning meeting (Ontario)  Oct - Fall leadership meetings (2 per region)  Nov – deadline to join (chapter), register for regional competition  Feb - Regional Conferences  Apr - State Conference (Ontario)  Jun – National Conference (Louisville, KY)

 SkillsUSA CA State Director: Clay Mitchell  Contest Technical Committees: consist of industry partners and educators  Regional Coordinators: each region has at least 1 (this is your contact for most questions and info)

SkillsUSA CA Regions

 SUBMIT the chapter charter application and the completed chapter bylaws  RECEIVE chapter ID number (via e-mail)  ADD student and advisor (teacher) members to the chapter (min 7 students/1 advisor)  NOTE: SkillsUSA CA is “Total Participation” (secondary only) – all students enrolled in CTE course are members of the chapter; Post Secondary is not TPP  RECEIVE a mailed packet with materials and information about chapter management, Fundamentals, CareerEssentials. You will also receive $500 chapter incentive funds.  CONNECT with your Regional Coordinators  ATTEND the regional Fall Leadership Conferences (2), which have information for both advisors and students and addresses key deadlines and information about upcoming events!  TIPS:  Attend state conference (if possible) first to network and learn!  Get student interest, ideally sophomore/juniors so that they can be involved for a couple years and get others involved

 Use chapter incentive funds to cover dues, blazers, other materials  Most schools use Perkins funding to pay for SkillsUSA (CTSO) participation fees  Student membership dues can be paid as a club fee, or through fundraising  Student registration fees can be paid through fundraising, industry support  TIP: students write letters to administration explaining the importance of SkillsUSA involvement Speaking of Money… There are scholarship and grant opportunities listed on the SkillsUSA.org website!

STATE CABINETMAKING CONTEST (2017)

KEY

2013 Leipzig, Germany WorldSkills 2015 Sao Paolo, Brazil WorldSkills Cabinetmaking Competitor - Daniel Berrios (PA) Cabinetmaking Competitor - Jake Wozniak (NY)

 Don’t make “silly” mistakes – turn in your resume; follow dress code guidelines  Don’t forget your tape measure and a pencil  Watch for “squared” dimensions on plans – these are the ones that are scored  Measurements are key!  Don’t use the tape measure on the saw – use your own tape measure, check the machine rip fence to saw blade distance first!  Pay attention to grain direction  Hand tools – know how to use them  Be familiarized with reading drawings; preparing optimization sheet and BOM  Teach students how to use stops to make multiple cuts of the same size  Reverse engineer the project  Practice PRACTICE PRACTICE!!!

 Biscuit joiner: Zetas and Tensos  Kreg jig  Miter folding  New Blum MOVENTO slides Q: Why are we introducing these new tools/techniques during the contest? A: This is what we are using in industry, it will benefit students who are entering industry careers. Q: How do the contestants know how to use these? A: They will be demo-ed during the orientation; an industry volunteer will help them use it during the contest. Q: Is the students’ score impacted by how well they use these new technologies/processes? A: Not at all, this is strictly to introduce them to the new concept. In fact, in some cases they can choose between using the new one or the “traditional” one.

 Questions?  Contact information:  Adam Kessler: adam@awfs.org (323) 215-0312  Saul Martin: smartin@awcla.com  Adria Torrez: adria@awfs.org (323) 215-0311 Find this presentation and other resources here: http://www.woodindustryed.org/citeawwskills2018/