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AWFS education programs will be held from July 19 to July 23.
The College of Woodworking Knowledge education program will offer a number of seminars targeted to cabinet and millwork shops, with a special series tailored to very small shops, at AWFS Fair in July.
The Small Shops Ten and Under education track will focus on the issues and needs of shops with 10 or less employees. Topics in the small shop track range from sales and management, to automation and software. "Implementing Successful Sales Systems" will address the challenge small business owners face when running the front and back end of a company. "Think Like an Entrpreneur!" is another seminar that will be offered, based on the book, E-myths, by Michael Gerber. A panel on "Automating the Small Shop" will offer a view into automation conversion. Tim Killen, author of the e-book, Google Sketch Up Guide for Woodworkers, will offer a two-hour "Google Sketch Upfor Woodworkers" session, which will cover the advantages this free software application may have for those who have yet purchased a software system.
The cabinet and millwork track offers a course on "Aging in Place with Universal Designed Cabinetry." The session, presented by designer, Carol Lamkins, will cover options for homeowners who want to remain in their homes as they age. In a panel, entitled "How to Work with Architects & Designers," a designer, architect and project manager for a cabinet company will share their perspectives and goals for working together.
Companies looking to gain additional market share will also find two seminars in the educational program to be helpful. The first, "Transitioning from Residential to Commercial Work," will cover the pros and cons of this transition. "Diversify! How to Capitalize on Market Opportunities" is a panel that will cover the realities and opportunities in healthcare furnishings, closets, historic government jobs and adding a millwork packages to a cabinet line.
Classes in CWWK education program will begin on July 19, AWFS Fair's pre-show day, and will continue throughout the four days of the show, concluding on July 23. All seminars are priced individually and the full CWWK program is available on AWFS Fair website.