Centre for Advanced Wood Processing seeks Industry Liaison/Projects Manager
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VANCOUVER, B.C. - The University of British Columbia seeks an industry liaison and projects manager for its Vancouver, B.C.-based Centre for Advanced Wood Processing. 
Responsible for the day-to-day coordination and management of major curriculum development and training projects at CAWP, as well as planning, development, assessment and delivery of a diverse range of industry educational and outreach activities. Coordinates and conducts marketing and promotion for continuing education and training programs. Leads skills development projects for industry clients, instructs some training and education programs.
 
The Centre for Advanced Wood Processing (CAWP) is Canada's national education, training and extension centre for the value-added wood processing industry. It provides a variety of lifelong learning opportunities to the industry, such as certificate programs, short courses, workshops, seminars and conferences. CAWP also operates an industry capacity building program in which companies receive outreach services to assist them in designing, prototyping and developing new products, organising their production facilities, and other technical tasks. CAWP also supports the B.Sc. Wood Products Processing undergraduate program through the provision of technical facilities and technicians, and operates a co-op education program. Apply here>>
 
 
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Bill wrote for WoodworkingNetwork.com, FDMC and Closets & Organized Storage magazines. 

Bill's background includes more than 10 years in print manufacturing management, followed by more than 30 years in business reporting on industrial manufacturing in the forest products industries, including printing and packaging at American Printer (Features Editor) and Graphic Arts Monthly (Editor in Chief) magazines; and in secondary wood manufacturing for WoodworkingNetwork.com.

Bill was deeply involved with the launches of the Woodworking Network Leadership Forum, and the 40 Under 40 Awards programs. He currently reports on technology and business trends and develops conference programs.

In addition to his work as a journalist, Bill supports efforts to expand and improve educational opportunities in the manufacturing sectors, including 10 years on the Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation; six years with the U.S. WoodLinks; and currently on the Woodwork Career Alliance Education Committee. He is also supports the Greater West Town Training Partnership Woodworking Program, which has trained more than 950 adults for industrial wood manufacturing careers. 

Bill volunteers for Foinse Research Station, a biological field station staddling the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland, one of more than 200 members of the Organization of Biological Field Stations.