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Niceville Slabs and Cookies (NSC), located in Niceville, Florida, offers transitioning service members hands-on training in woodworking and wood manufacturing through the SkillBridge program.Participants gain practical experience in a working hardwood lumber and custom furniture shop, learning skills ranging from wood identification and lumber processing to fabrication, finishing, and custom project production.Our small-shop environment provides direct instruction, exposure to diverse projects, and opportunities to develop technical skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and an understanding of woodworking as both a trade and a business.The program is designed to prepare participants for potential employment with NSC or other opportunities within the woodworking and wood manufacturing industries.
SkillBridge participants train alongside experienced woodworkers in an active hardwood lumber and custom woodworking facility, gaining practical experience in the processes involved in transforming raw lumber into finished products.Training activities may include:Wood Identification & Material Selection: Identifying domestic and exotic hardwoods, understanding wood characteristics, and selecting appropriate materials for projects.Lumber Processing & Preparation: Learning sawmill operations, kiln drying fundamentals, milling, dimensioning, flattening, sanding, and material preparation.Woodworking Equipment & Safety: Developing safe work practices and learning to operate woodworking machinery under direct supervision following demonstrated competency.Custom Fabrication & Assembly: Participating in the construction of furniture, shelving, tabletops, and other custom woodworking projects.Finishing Techniques: Learning surface preparation, wood finishing, epoxy applications, and quality control procedures.Shop Operations & Project Management: Gaining exposure to production scheduling, material management, customer specifications, and the day-to-day operations of a small woodworking business.Training follows an established curriculum while incorporating real-world projects based on current shop production and participant skill development.Participants will develop technical abilities, attention to detail, adaptability, teamwork, and problem-solving skills applicable throughout the woodworking industry.Successful completion may lead to consideration for employment with Niceville Slabs and Cookies, depending on available positions, business needs, and individual performance. Skills acquired are also applicable to careers in custom furniture manufacturing, cabinetmaking, millwork, lumber production, and independent woodworking businesses.
Open to transitioning service members from all military occupational specialties with appropriate command approval and SkillBridge eligibility.No previous woodworking experience is required. Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to learn, attention to detail, adaptability, and an interest in hands-on skilled trades.Participants must be willing to follow established shop safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and complete equipment-specific safety training before operating machinery.Training takes place in an active woodworking and lumber manufacturing environment and may involve standing for extended periods, handling lumber and materials, and working around woodworking machinery.Enrollment is subject to training capacity, scheduling availability, and program eligibility requirements.
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