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“Century is thrilled to be a part of this invaluable training program. As a domestic manufacturer fostering and training the next generation of talented furniture artisans is crucial to the vitality of our industry and our long term success as a company.”

Comer Wear, Marketing Director Century Furniture

“Catawba Valley Furniture Academy will provide sound fundamental training for young, bright, highly skilled and motivated furniture manufacturing associates of the future.”

Bill McKinney, Executive Vice PresidentLEE Industries, Inc

“The Catawba Valley Furniture Academy is a win-win for both the program participants as well as the furniture industry as a whole. We expect that with-in the year we will reap the benefits of our efforts.”

Bill McBrayer Lexington Home Brands

“We can’t wait for students to complete this training. We can use the skills they will learn today.”

Chris Watters, HR DirectorSherrill Furniture

“CVCC and local furniture manufacturers had a common vision – to develop a program that would give the next generation of craftsmen the training they need to build a successful career in the furniture industry. Vanguard was honored to be a part of this unique collaboration between industry and educators. We look forward to employing the upcoming graduates and seeing their aspirations come to fruition.“

Tammy Smith, VP Human ResourcesVanguard Furniture

Catawba Valley Furniture Academy was designed in collaboration with leaders from the area’s

furniture industry partners:

For more information, please call 828-327-7000, ext. 4294 or lprice@cvcc.edu.

Visit www.cvcc.edu/Workforce_Development for course descriptions and class schedule.

Here’s what our industry partners have to say:

Manual Cutting

4. Sewing

5. Spring-Up

6. Inside Upholstery

7. Outside Upholstery

Furniture Fundamentals

Furniture Fundamentals

Furniture Fundamentals

Intro toUpholstery

1. Manual Cutting

3. Pattern Making

2. Automated Cutting

The Catawba Valley Furniture Academy is an industry-driven training program designed by local furniture manufacturers to prepare students for skilled positions that are in high demand by one of the region’s largest employers.

• Explore Specific Career Paths: Plant tours, Career Previews, and Assessments help students determine best career options.

• Hands-on Training: Students acquire critical skills through hands-on training in our simulated furniture manufacturing facility.

• Quality Instruction: Learn from experienced craftsmen from our local industries.

• High Pay/High Demand Jobs: Train for lucrative career opportunities today.