Vermont Wood Works Council Internship
Overview
The Woodworking Internship Program in Vermont is a paid internship program that provides hands-on experience in woodworking and furniture making. The internship is open to anyone who is interested in beginning a career in woodworking and any shop that is associated with the Vermont Wood Works Council.
Program Benefits
Employers will be reimbursed up to $3,600.00 for an intern during a period of up to 8 weeks and reimbursed by a shop that is a member of The Vermont Wood Works Council. Participants will gain hands-on experience in woodworking and furniture making by learning from experienced members of the field. Some internships have the potential to lead to a full-time job.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be 18 years or older, interested in woodworking or furniture making as a career, must have less than one year of previous woodworking experience, and must meet the physical demands of the internship.
Program Structure
Interns will apply to specific company internship programs. Once accepted by a company, the intern will spend, up to, 8 weeks doing rotations at that woodworking company, emphasizing hands-on experience learning to build.
Examples of Jobs in Woodworking:
- Expert wood turner at Andrew Pearce
- CNC operator at Built By Newport
- Finish Carpenter at Birdseye Builders
- Timber framer at Winterwood Timber Frames
Skills that make a great woodworker!
- Basic Carpentry Skills: Sawing, drilling, and sanding.
- Knowledge of Tools and Equipment: Understanding how to use and maintain woodworking tools.
- Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
- Attention to Detail: Precise and meticulous work.
- Creativity and Imagination: Visualizing finished products.
- Design and Aesthetics: Strong sense of design and aesthetics.
- Versatility: Ability to work with different types of wood and finishes.
- Physical Strength and Stamina: Woodworking can be physically demanding.
- Hand-Eye Coordination: Necessary for precision and accuracy.
- Communication Skills: Effectively communicating with clients and colleagues.
