SHOW DATES   August 25-28, 2026
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Workforce Wins: Recruitment, Retention, and Rebranding the Trades – WRK6

AUG 27, 2026 | 9:00 – 11:00AM | B311

$165.00

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2 Hours

Workforce Maintenance & Organizational Culture

Course Description

Presented by: Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) 

Attracting and keeping top talent remains one of the industry’s toughest challenges. This session dives into proven strategies for recruiting younger generations, enhancing shop culture, and positioning woodworking as a modern, rewarding career. Learn from leaders who’ve built teams that thrive—and find out how you can do the same.

Learning Objectives:
• Explore innovative approaches to recruiting younger workers and career changers.
• Identify key cultural and leadership practices that improve employee retention.
• Develop messaging to rebrand woodworking as a forward-thinking, high-tech industry.

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Speakers

Speakers

Amy Jones
Amy JonesPurchasing ManagerBAKES & KROPP
Bobby Miller
Bobby MillerWoodshop Teacher and a National Woods Board MemberCOON RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL IN MINNESOTA
Hans Parker
Hans ParkerCreative DirectorBOARD FOOT CO.

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