There are four ways to take advantage of the college credit program now available at Pocahontas Woods in partnership with New River Community and Technical College:
Individual Classes
Students can take individual woodworking classes for college credit. For those who don't want to sign up for an entire course, all college credit classes also are open to the general public for a daily fee.
Job Skills Set Certificate
This 2-year, 20-credit hour program is made up exclusively of woodworking classes and is designed for students who don't want or need a college degree, but who want to take classes part time to get a good basic knowledge of the skills necessary for fine woodworking. The classes meet at the Pocahontas Woods workshop on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 4:45 pm to 9:45 pm.
One Year Technical Studies Certificate
This 30-credit hour program is comparable to the first year of college. All credits are transferable to a degree program. It is made up of 18 credits of woodworking classes and 12 credits of general studies. By the end of the year, students will have a set of woodworking tools and the knowledge to use them, as well as a set of trays and a journeyman's tool chest. The woodworking classes are taught at the Pocahontas Woods workshop in two intensive days, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 pm to 9:45 pm with a break. Students can fulfill the general studies requirements at the Greenbrier Valley campus of New River Community and Technical College or through online classes.
Associate of Applied Science, Technical Studies Degree
The AASTS degree in fine woodworking is a 61-credit hour program that leads to a 2-year college degree. It consists of 40 credit hours in woodworking and 21 credits in general studies. The first year includes the same content as the One Year Technical Studies Certificate. In the second year, students will construct their own traditional workbench. They also will take classes in turning, veneer and inlay, and wood bending, as well as take part in a design competition. In all, 11 college courses in Fine Woodworking will be offered at our Marlinton shop. Students can fulfill the general studies requirements at the Greenbrier Valley campus of New River Community and Technical College or through online classes.
For more information, phone us at 304-799-6985 or e-mail us at info@pocahontaswoods.org.
