Vermont Wood Works Council On the Job Training Program
Overview
The Vermont Wood Works Council is pleased to offer a paid on-the-job training program. The program provides hands-on experience in woodworking and furniture making. This opportunity is open to anyone interested in beginning a career in woodworking (as an intern, apprentice, or potential employee) and any shop that is affiliated with the Vermont Wood Works Council.
Program Benefits
Employers will be reimbursed by the Vermont Wood Works Council up to $3,600.00 for a participant during a period of up to 8 weeks. Participants will gain hands-on experience in woodworking and furniture making by learning from experienced members of the field. Some arrangements have the potential to lead to a full-time job.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be 18 years or older, interested in woodworking or furniture making as a career, have less than one year of previous woodworking experience, and must meet the physical demands of the job.
Program Structure
Applicants will apply to a specific company. Once accepted by a company, the applicant will spend up to 8 weeks doing rotations at that woodworking company, emphasizing hands-on experience learning to build.
Examples of Jobs in Woodworking:
- Expert Wood Turner at Andrew Pearce
- CNC Operator at Built By Newport
- Finish Carpenter at Birdseye Builders
- Timber Framer at Winterwood Timber Frames
Skills that make a great woodworker!
- Basic Carpentry Skills: Sawing, drilling, and sanding.
- Knowledge of Tools and Equipment: Understanding how to use and maintain woodworking tools.
- Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
- Attention to Detail: Precise and meticulous work.
- Creativity and Imagination: Visualizing finished products.
- Design and Aesthetics: Strong sense of design and aesthetics.
- Versatility: Ability to work with different types of wood and finishes.
- Physical Strength and Stamina: Woodworking can be physically demanding.
- Hand-Eye Coordination: Necessary for precision and accuracy.
- Communication Skills: Effectively communicating with clients and colleagues.
