Cabinetmaking and Millwork Courses

In technical terms, Cabinetmaking and Millwork is a field of study focused on the knowledge and technical skills to fabricate wood and composite materials from raw material into a complete article Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer cabinetmaking and millwork courses.

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Seattle Central Community College

Also known as Seattle Central College

6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA

Seattle Central Community College (SCCC) is a two-year associate degree-awarding public educational institution that enrolls over 7,000 students. Located at 1701 Broadway in Seattle, WA, the mission of SCCC is to promote educational excellence in a multicultural urban setting by providing opportunities for academic achievement, workplace preparation and service to the community.

The Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees granted by the college are specifically designed to cater to students planning a four-year program at a regular college. The college has also recently introduced a Bachelor of Applied Behavioral Science for those who have earned an A.A.S. degree in Social & Human Services or Interpreter Training. DTA/MRP Associate programs are also available for those seeking a career in Elementary and Middle School, or Secondary Math education. Per the DTA, all 90 credits can be transferred to one of many Washington State colleges for those pursuing higher education after their Associate’s degree.

Campus life is rich at SCCC: With a well-appointed library, health and fitness centers, art and dining opportunities abounding, students are encouraged to find the right balance between academics and extracurricular activities.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify, and the college also runs several programs and waivers that help in various ways. A Veteran’s benefits program is also on offer at the college.

Several student services are offered at the college, including disability support, career counseling, IT services and much more.

Students Enrolled in the Cabinetmaking and Millwork Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Seattle Central Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Less Than Four-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Description

Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, cabinetmakers and bench carpenters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 590
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $36840
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 450
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $36930

Model Makers, Wood

Description

Construct full-size and scale wooden precision models of products. Includes wood jig builders and loft workers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, model makers, wood employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.4% from 2014 to 2024

Patternmakers, Wood

Description

Plan, lay out, and construct wooden unit or sectional patterns used in forming sand molds for castings.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, patternmakers, wood employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.3% from 2014 to 2024

Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood

Description

Set up, operate, or tend wood sawing machines. May operate CNC equipment. Includes lead sawyers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $37010
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $36090

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).