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.
 
What does the program provide to its students?
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.
 
The program offers a series of classes including:
Furniture Fundamentals
Pattern Making
Manual Cutting
Automated Cutting
Sewing
Introduction to Upholstery
Spring Up
Inside Upholstery
Outside Upholstery
 
To find out more about the program, register for the class, and learn about scholarship opportunities, please contact us at (828) 327-7000, ext. 4294