USE AWFS®VEGAS TO IMPROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BUSINESS. The College of Woodworking Knowledge® (CWWK™) is power-packed with topics to address business and manufacturing challenges, including strategies for the future, technology and product advances, a series on Lean Manufacturing, making environmentally sustainable advances in your company, improving finance and marketing skills, safety courses and many more. We listened to attendee input from 2007 and focus groups following the 2007 show to create a program of maximum benefit for you. We are pleased to add a new educational track, entitled, "Going Green," that will cover pertinent issues for the industry including green building and product certifications, chain of custody, combining Lean and Green and more. The program includes classroom-style seminars and panels, lecture demonstrations, All-Day Workshops and the popular SMART Seminars (Special Machinery and Relevant Technology, the technical sessions conducted on the exhibit floor before the show opens in the morning. For an overview of seminars by educational tracks, check out the Schedule-at-a-Glance. Education TracksFocused, topical coursework in seven targeted tracks will be presented by woodworking and business experts. For an overview of seminars in each track, see the Schedule-at-a-glance. - Business Management
- Cabinet / Millwork
- Software / Technology
- Techniques & Applications
- Hand-Crafted Furniture
- Safety & Environment
- Going Green New!
- Teacher Track*
*These sessions are for wood technology educators who attend the show. Exhibit hall registration and seminar discounts are offered to teachers and students. Please review the Teacher/Student Policies before registering. Click here for Teacher Registration Form.
Teachers and StudentsClick here for important registration information and registration form! Choose Programs to Suit Your NeedsThe 2009 CWWK Program includes a variety of program styles that can be combined for maximum benefit. - 1½- and 2-hour seminars and panels.
- 3- and 4-hour presentations that address specific skill-enhancement or business management practices in-depth.
- 1½-hour technical sessions called SMART Seminars (Special Machinery and Relevant Technology), presented each morning on the show floor before exhibits open. Capacity is limited. Enroll early.
- All-Day Training Workshops.
Ongoing CWWK Features- Headphones are provided for the SMART seminar attendees
- We offer a satisfaction money-back guarantee on the seminars
- Continuing Education Credit (CEU) certificates are available on-stie for all classes completed
USE AWFS®VEGAS TO MAKE YOUR COMPANY MORE COMPETITIVE.
REGISTER FOR CWWK™IN MARCH 2009.
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SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE DATES
| | Wednesday, July 15 - Saturday, July 18
| LOCATION
| | Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada
| | | | North (N1-N4), Central (C1-C5)
| | | | | DEALER/DISTRIBUTOR DAY
| | Tuesday, July 15 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.*
| | | | *Distributor Hours. Only attendees with distributors badges will be able to access the show floor. | | | | | SHOW HOURS
| | Wednesday, July 15 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
| EXHIBITS OPEN
| | Thursday, July 16 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
| | | | Friday, July 17 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
| | | | Saturday, July 18 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
| EXHIBITOR RECEPTION
| | Tuesday, July 14 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
| | | | Las Vegas Hilton
| AWARDS DINNER
| | Friday, July 17 6:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
| | | | Las Vegas Hilton
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MAY WE USE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE?
AWFS® is seeking qualified presenters to share practical information and methods for skill development at the 2009 College of Woodworking Knowledge®. Programs must be well defined, have relevance to the industry and be specifically targeted to an identified audience. Sales pitches are prohibited. Presentations must include a relevant and useful handout for attendees. Proposals will be evaluated by an industry-wide Advisory Committee and AWFS® staff.
If selected as a speaker, you will not only gain visibility and credibility in the industry, but will also be making a valuable contribution to the advancement of the industry as a whole. |
FULL CWWK™ PROGRAM
USE AWFS®Vegas to make your company more competitive. REGISTER FOR CWWK™ IN MARCH 2009. |
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SMART TECHNICAL SEMINARS Check back in mid-March 2009 for the full Education Program. |
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ALL DAY WORKSHOP Check back in mid-March 2009 for the full Education Program. |
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