"Inspiring the Next Generation of Skilled Workers"
Description: Learn how Norm Abram got his start in woodworking, and how Nathan Gilbert came into the trades and what he’s learning as the newest member of the This Old House Crew. Norm and Nathan will share how a passion for working with your hands can translate into a personally and financially rewarding career, and how important it is for all tradespeople to commit to training and inspiring the next generation.

About Generation Next: Along with our charter partners, This Old House proudly supports the mikeroweWORKS Foundation through our Generation Next campaign. Together, we’re working to close the skills gap by encouraging young people to master the vocational trades that built this country.

About the speakers:
Norm Abram: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/21071269...
Nathan Gilbert: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/cast/211...

The 2019 AWFS®Fair WED (Wood Education) Talks are short inspirational presentations by experts, influencers, and wood industry community members on the topics about which they are passionate…including workforce development, generational collaboration, diversity, social activism and more. They were hosted by the AWFS Fair in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 17-20, 2019.

The full-scale international AWFS®Fair has become a critical hub for international commerce in the woodworking industry. The AWFS®Fair brings together the entire home and commercial furnishings industry, including manufacturers and distributors of machinery, hardware, lumber, construction materials and other suppliers to the furniture, cabinet manufacturers and custom woodworkers. For more information on the AWFS®Fair, please visit: AWFSFair.org