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cabinet making

Cabinet & Millwork

 
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  • What does Cabinet Maker or Millworker do?

    If you value precision and craftsmanship, a career in cabinetry and millwork might be custom-made for you. Woodworkers plan and complete cabinetry and furniture, as well as complete millwork projects using computerized machines. They cut, shape and assemble wooden articles as well as setup and operate a variety of woodworking machines. As one of the region’s premiere cabinet making schools, Washburn Tech can help you carve bright a future.
    Career Forecast Growing Outlook.Average Salary $37,340on campus

    Learning at Washburn Tech

    hands measuring wood

    The cabinet and millwork program provides both theory and hands-on instruction. You will learn to work with blueprints, specifications and shop drawings, as well as operate power tools and equipment in design, layout and construction of projects. Our instructors emphasize selecting proper materials, determining the best procedures, manufacturing parts to specification, assembling and finishing. You will work both individually and in teams to plan, estimate and execute projects. Attending full-time, you can complete the program in two semesters, while part-time and high school students can finish in four semesters. Upon completion, you’ll earn a 48-credit-hour technical certificate and be eligible to complete an associate degree or more advanced degrees at Washburn University.

    CERTIFICATIONS: NCCER Core and Cabinetry I; OSHA-30

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    CAREER FORECAST: growing outlook
    This career is highly sensitive to economic cycles but job prospects remain positive, especially for highly skilled woodworkers who are proficient users of computerized machines. The data below refers to surveyed wages and average annual job openings in the state of Kansas due to growth and net replacement. SOURCE: klic.dol.ks.gov

    Average Salary

    $37,340

    (2022)

    Potential Job Openings

    24

    (annually)

    Potential Job Growth

    8%

    (2020-2030)

    Schedule Options

    Morning

    LENGTH
    2 years

    PROGRAM BEGINS
    Every August

    SCHEDULE
    MON - FRI; 8-11:10am

    Afternoon

    LENGTH
    2 years

    PROGRAM BEGINS
    Every August

    SCHEDULE
    MON - FRI; 11:45am-2:55pm

    Full-day

    LENGTH
    1 year

    PROGRAM BEGINS
    Every August

    SCHEDULE
    MON - FRI; 8am-2:55pm

    Program Cost

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    Explore the courses, requirements, costs and career options of the Cabinet/Millwork program.
    Cabinet/Millwork (PDF)
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