Training in the Furniture Industry -- AKTRIN, furniture industry market research

TRAINING IN THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY

Order #: F118_1996AO; US$ 785.00
Published by AKTRIN, Feb. 1996; 144 Pages; 5 Exhibits

The study critically looks at training in furniture manufacturing, furniture design, and retailing. It concludes that there is a skill shortage endangering North America's competitiveness. This applies to all seniority levels but there are distinct differences between job functions and industrial segments. The report deals with training deliverers, ranging from in-house trainers and trade associations, to apprenticeship schemes and woodworking schools at community colleges. The book is full of pertinent recommendations. A comprehensive appendix lists all relevant schools in the USA and Canada.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRODUCTION WORKERS
1. THE LACK OF SKILLS AND THE NEED FOR TRAINING
2. IN-HOUSE TRAINING
3. APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
  - Canada
  - U.S.A.
4. ASSOCIATIONS AND UNIONS
5. SUPPLIERS OF MACHINES AND RAW MATERIALS
6. SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
  - U.S.A.
  - Canada
ENGINEERS and PRODUCTION MANAGERS
1. U.S.A.
2. CANADA
DESIGN SCHOOLS
1. INDUSTRIAL DESIGNERS
  - U.S.A.
  - Canada
2. INTERIOR/STORE DESIGNERS
MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE & SALES PERSONNEL
1. MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
2. RETAILERS AND MANUFACTURERS' SALES REPRESENTATIVES
  - An Assessment of the Training Status
  - Training Providers
    (Associations, Colleges, Universities, Private schools)
GOVERNMENTAL TRAINING ASSISTANCE
1. U.S.A.
  - Training Support for Industry and Labor
  - Student Financial Aid
2. CANADA
  - Training Support for Industry and Labor
  - Student Financial Aid
    (Federal Government, Provinical Government, Private Sponsors)
APPENDIX: Addresses of Schools

TABLE OF EXHIBITS

Selected Educational Seminars and Courses Sponsored by Associations and Trade magazines
Number of 1990, 1987, and 1982 Graduates Receiving Credit in Secondary Subjects related to Woodworking and Cabinetmaking
Approximate breakdown by specialization of college full-time enrolment in wood products related courses in Canada.
Undergraduate enrolment in wood science and technology curriculums in North America for the period 1972 through 1991
Short- and long-term requirements of woodworking engineers in the Canadian secondary wood processing industry

The AKTRIN Group of Information Centers is an international consulting firm fully dedicated to the furniture, textile and wood industries. Our research library contains over 1500 reports, covering all aspects of the residential and office furniture markets, textile, fiber fabrics, apparel, garments, as well as wood products, lumber, MDF, particleboard, plywood, millwork, windows, doors, floor coverings and much more.

Search Terms: AKTRIN, aktrin, Aktrin, Aktrin group of information, Furniture Industry Reports, furniture Market Reports, Furniture Industry Study, Furniture Market Study, Market Research, Furntiure, Industry Analysis Furniture, Research Reports Furniture, Market Research Reports Furniture, Furntiure Industry Studies, Furniture Market Studies, World Online Reports, Online Furniture Reports, Furniture industry, Training, School, Skill, University, College, Apprenticeship, Wood science, Woodworking, Furniture retailing, North Carolina, Design school, Machinery supplier

Furniture information Market reports Residential furniture Office furniture Bedding Market statistics Mailing lists Furniture standards Furniture consulting Export Import services Message board Wood information Market reports Market statistics Consulting Message board Associates Textile information Market reports Market statistics Consulting Message board Associates Consulting