The National Woods Board (NWB), a non-profit organization that aims to address the shortage of skilled workers in the woodworking industry, is continuing to grow its influence with the addition of a new board member, and the expansion of its curriculum in schools across the U.S.

New board member
Please join us in welcoming Bobby Miller to the NWB Board of Directors. Miller, a dedicated woodshop teacher with a decade of experience in woodworking education, brings a strong focus on student-centric, project-based learning to the NWB's leadership.

Miller, a woodshop teacher at Coon Rapids High School of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, has spent the last 10 years inspiring the next generation of woodworkers and craftspeople. An EDUcation member of the Woodwork Career Alliance, Miller’s teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on experience, allowing students to learn essential skills by creating tangible projects.

“I am honored to join the National Woods Board and contribute to an organization that shares my passion for the craft,” said Miller. “I look forward to joining in to the NWB’s work in promoting and preserving the art of woodworking.”

See the NWB's full Board roster at nationalwoodsboard.org/about.

Program expands nationwide
We now have 9 schools across the U.S. utilizing our curriculum — a powerful step toward our goal of making NWB the nationwide standard for woodworking manufacturing education.

This growth means more students are gaining hands-on skills through a proven model that integrates Woodwork Career Alliance of North America safety and skills standards, ensuring they’re job-ready from day one.

The NWB is working to replicate and expand the Manufacturing Industry Learning Lab (The MiLL) model on a national scale. It creates a scalable curriculum for high school and postsecondary woodworking programs that is integrated with the Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA) certification system. The NWB acts as a collaborative platform between industry and education, helping to connect woodworking companies with trained students for internships and jobs.

How to help
To support the NWB in its efforts to expand the program to more districts, enhance curriculum, and connect more students to meaningful careers in our industry.

• Encourage your local high school or CTE program to adopt NWB curriculum.
• Become an industry partner or sponsor.

For more information, visit the NWB's website.