Sawdust News July 2023
A Message from Mike
Hello Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky! We are pleased to share that Maplewoodshop has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the IKORCC, (Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters)! We look forward to bringing career exploration to middle schoolers and college-credit-bearing, hands-on learning to high school students.
I will be in Indianapolis July 26-28 for meetings with the IKORCC – if you are in Indy or want to learn more, please reach out!
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The Orange Pencil Award
Drumroll please… Our July winner of the Orange Pencil Award is a long-time Maplewoodshop partner, the one and only Pinemere Camp! We are grateful for their continued support as they encourage skill-building, new experiences, and - most importantly - fun for all campers.
Hands-On Learning for a Greener Tomorrow: Fall Activities in the Offshore Wind Industry!
In partnership with KidWind and the NJEDA, Maplewoodshop has three exciting activities coming this Fall that explore concepts in the offshore wind industry:
History of Carpentry in
Wind Energy
Blade Design
Millwrighting
We’re excited to get students engaged with new hands-on, research- and project-based learning experiences. Let’s keep working to increase interest in trade careers and alternative forms of energy!
A Transformative Summer Program
“We have experienced higher student attendance than in previous summers, and have seen more focus in the academic periods. The program has truly met a need that had not been met before.”
Sandra L. Cullis, Ed. D., Assistant Superintendent Curricula & Instruction @ Denville Township
Welcome to the Family
A new addition to our family is always worth celebrating, so get your party hats and let’s celebrate all the schools and camps that have joined Maplewoodshop. We are glad to add you to our family!
Dunbarton Elementary School
Upcoming events
Our partner, Carpenters International Training Fund (CITF) is exhibiting at:
National School Counselors Conference
July 15-18
Atlanta, Georgia
https://ascaconferences.org/2023/
Visit Booth #322
CITF developed the Career Connections curriculum, which Maplewoodshop has adapted to align with our hand tool approach.
We'd love to chat in person. Come meet us at the National School Counselors Conference.
Other Info
Get published on our site this summer! Inspire others and gain attention for your programs by featuring your work on the Maplewoodshop blog.
We are especially interested in:
Implementing CTE in the classroom
Experiences with project-based learning
Teaching insights and trends
Email: info@maplewoodshop.com
Hosting a webinar? Presenting at an upcoming state or regional conference?
If so, please email info@maplewoodshop.com. We’d love to attend and offer our support from providing the most up-to-date information on CTE and woodworking, to sharing your upcoming session on our social media outlets, etc.
Write for us! One of the best ways to earn recognition for the work you do is to write about it.
Email info@maplewoodshop.com about opportunities to write for the Maplewoodshop blog. We feature articles by educators every month and are interested in submissions about implementing CTE in the classroom, experiences with project-based learning, teaching insights, and any new trends you’re spotting.
Contact us today to bring woodworking to your school this year.