Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute, a non-profit woodworking school in Adrian, Michigan, is hosting a three-day "How to Teach" Trades Educator Training workshop July 28-30. The workshop is designed for instructors, trainers, mentors, and crew leaders. Scholarships are available to cover the tuition.

Metrie, North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of millwork solutions, has appointed Chris Fearn as vice president, transformation. In this role, he will lead the transformation management office (TMO), sit on the Metrie Executive Leadership Team, and report directly to CEO, Kent Bowie.

Gemini Industries Inc. has announced that David Jackson, a long-tenured employee-owner with extensive experience in the lab, has stepped into the role Director, Product Management.

Hampton Lumber has announced it will sponsor a Girls Build summer camp in Morton, Washington, scheduled for June 22–26, 2026, expanding the company’s commitment to hands-on learning and career exploration in the communities where it operates.

Berenson Hardware Corp. has promoted Dan O’Brocta to sales director, recognizing his leadership and strategic contributions to the company’s continued growth within the U.S. kitchen and bath market.

To keep this craft alive, we all need to take personal responsibility.

Camp founded in 1948 that hosts hundreds of youth each year has tradition of outdoors, craft activities.

Rubio Monocoat USA announced Joe Verich has joined the team as industrial sales representative, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its presence within the industrial flooring and manufacturing segments.

Career and Technical Education Month, or CTE Month, is a public awareness campaign by The Association of Career and Technical Education, sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders, that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE.

What started as a bold idea — to make high-quality woodworking education accessible, modern, and industry-driven — has evolved into a proven model that is gaining momentum across the country. The National Woods Board reflects on 2025 and looks ahead to 2026.